Meet Ceramics

Meet Ceramics, ceramic tools based in Australia

Meet Ceramics is an Australian online store dedicated to selling ceramic tools and materials. The project was founded by Elsie and Ally, two people connected to the ceramics sector who personally select the products they offer. The store presents itself as a one-stop destination for premium ceramic tools and operates mainly through its website.

Background and profile of the founders

Elsie is a ceramicist with more than fifteen years of experience and holds a bachelor's degree in ceramic art design from Jingdezhen Ceramic University. She began her career in her own studio in Sydney's inner west, where she produces ceramic pieces and teaches classes. Ally brings a retail and supply chain background: she holds a Certificate 3 in ceramics and has more than twenty years of experience in retail, which translates into the store's product selection and logistics optimisation.

Tools and materials catalogue

The catalogue is organised into several product families. Modelling and throwing tools include measuring tools, throwing tools, sponges, textures and rollers, handles, modelling tools, glazing tools, trimming and carving tools, knives and rasps, kiln tools, ribs, bats, brushes, banding wheels, cutting wires, hole cutters, plaster moulds, pottery forms, slip trailers, stamps, sieves and mesh, and tool kits.

Equipment highlights include pottery wheels and slab rollers. The colour section includes YMCK underglazes, YMCK stains, YMCK markers, YMCK ink, YMCK sand textured underglaze, Kiwi underglazes, clay transfer paper and underglaze pencils. Pottery aprons and fabrics are also offered, along with other useful tools.

Brands and featured products

Brands distributed include Penguin Pottery, Mayco, Amaco, Spectrum, RevolveART, YMCK, Mudtools, Top Bats, Snip & Stamp, Kiwi Underglaze, Fin Pottery, Orton and Japan Craft. The site shows a selection of best sellers and new arrivals, with examples such as the red sandalwood tungsten L-shaped trimming tool, the YMCK ink pen, the water-based underglaze marker pen in black, the 20 cm diamond grinding disc, the premium glaze mop brush, the YMCK ink in black obsidian 20 ml, the spinner trimming tool, the masking tape for ceramic decoration with curvy lines, the 20 cm and 3 mm kiln rod, the 7 cm round sponge, the fan brush for painting and the pottery fettling knife, among others.

Shipping and wholesale sales

The store advertises free shipping over 89 Australian dollars in New South Wales and over 139 Australian dollars in ACT, Victoria and Queensland. It has a specific trade and wholesale sales section, as well as a gift card and a blog with resources, tips and inspiration for ceramicists.

Audience and proposition

Meet Ceramics caters to both experienced ceramicists and those starting out in ceramics, with the stated aim of creating a community of enthusiasts and professionals. The product selection involves testing carried out by the founders themselves, who state that they only include tools they would personally use and recommend.