A SNIPPET ABOUT HALLO
Hallo Ceramics presents a distinctive range of ceramic jewellery and homewares that celebrate joyful expression through colour, pattern, and form. Each piece is thoughtfully designed using bold colour palettes & playful shapes, resulting in works that are both expressive and individual.
Rooted in ideas of creativity, empowerment, and self-expression, the collection invites wearers and collectors to reconnect with their inner child; that part of ourselves drawn to play, curiosity, and delight. Through vibrant colour and whimsical pattern, the works encourage moments of joy, imagination, and emotional connection, whether worn as jewellery or lived with in the home.
Hallo Ceramics' pieces are made to be cherished. They offer meaningful gifts for loved ones, or joyful keepsakes to celebrate and nurture your own sense of play and individuality.
HOW IT'S DONE
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THE MAKING
Ceramics is a slow, intentional craft. Each piece takes time to design, shape, and finish, and every stage requires care and patience. I hand-build each piece demo my home studio. They are then left to dry slightly overnight before I gently refine the surfaces using water and a sponge. Some pieces are then hand-painted with my signature illustrative designs.
At this stage, the work is incredibly fragile, even the lightest knock can cause breakage. Once fully dried, or “bone dry,” the pieces are finally ready for their first kiln firing.
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THE FIRING
The kiln is a furnace that slowly heats to a target temperature over many hours before gradually cooling again. The first firing, known as the bisque firing, reaches temperatures of around 1000°C. During this process, all remaining moisture is driven from the clay, permanently transforming it into ceramic.
After around 3 days, the kiln is finally safe to open. Inside are durable, hardened pieces that have taken on the natural colour of the clay, marking the first true reveal of each finished form.
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THE GLAZING
I glaze my work in two ways: by hand-painting with brush-on glazes or by dipping each piece. Once glazed, the pieces are ready for the kiln again. This firing reaches temperatures between 1100°C and 1300°C, depending on the clay body, the type of glaze used, and the purpose of the piece. For example, tableware is typically fired at higher temperatures for strength and durability.
After this, it’s a few more days of anticipation before the kiln can be opened. The final reveal to see the finished surface, colours, and whether each piece has made it safely through.
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THE FINISH
Finally, after what feels like a lifetime of waiting for the kiln to cool to a safe temperature, the results are revealed. It’s important to say that not everything goes perfectly the first time; ceramics is very much a craft of trial and error. But when you get it right, it is incredibly rewarding.
Once the pieces are finished, I photograph them ready for sale, list them online, and then the rest is up to you. From start to finish, a single piece can take up to four weeks to complete. Like I said — slow, lovingly made!
