--- title: "Handmade Pottery Studio in Mumbai | Custom Ceramics by Lidwin" description: "Step inside Curio'citybylidwin to see the honest, hand-built process behind our stoneware. Discover unique ceramic art, from whimsical figurines to custom tableware." canonical: https://mytribe.in/curiocitybylidwin/artisanal-custom-ceramics/from-my-studio-the-process last_updated: 2026-02-23 --- # The Art of Hand-Building: Behind the Scenes in My Studio Tribe Verified · Hand-built ceramics from my Kalyan studio. By [Curiocity by Lidwin](https://mytribe.in/curiocitybylidwin) · Ships across India; Studio pickup in Kalyan, Mumbai · ₹550 per piece/pair (estimate) Part of [Artisanal & Custom Ceramics](https://mytribe.in/curiocitybylidwin/artisanal-custom-ceramics). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/curiocitybylidwin/artisanal-custom-ceramics/gallery) Ever wonder how a lump of clay becomes a piece of art? Step inside my studio to see the messy, honest, and slow process behind every handmade piece I create. ## Photos and videos - [Video: This week was a struggle to stay motivated, but I forced myself to come to the studio and create. On days like these, I just make, without overthinking. The process itself is what matters.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/03b26ec7-ccb4-4369-8119-91430dbc0bd6) - [Video: I make all my templates from waste paper. It's a sustainable choice and ensures I only make a few pieces from each design, keeping my collections fresh and unique.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7cbcbc24-d24b-421f-9ba2-536bc0cfd4ef) - ![I'm excited to be experimenting with recycled clay from Earth Tatva. This video shows me working with their clay mix, which is made partly from waste ceramic pieces. It's a small step towards more sustainable pottery.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0939f3d2-7b3b-41b5-85dc-471cf06b90f4) - [Video: Peeling clay off the bats is so satisfying. This is a crucial step in the drying process to prevent cracks. It was a fruitful day in the studio.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a476b845-796a-4bdb-8d6c-ca4fd1b60101) - [Video: I received so many requests to see how my ceramic tulips are made. This video shows the process, from pinching the clay into petals to the final, colorful bouquet.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f5e12882-b2f2-4a34-af5b-c2b9677f3d3e) - [Video: It was both exciting and challenging to make this large 18-inch lamp for a client. Here I am using textured beads to give the lamp a rustic, handmade look.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/47308e6a-b171-4607-81ca-f36ccdd4e9ac) - [Video: I rarely do symmetrical work, so painting this dinner set was a fun challenge. It's good to push my boundaries and step out of my comfort zone from time to time.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1193a879-e029-4ca0-80bf-b575fa17709b) ## About From My Studio: The Process I don't use factory molds for my work. Every piece I create starts from a hand-cut paper template, which means every mug, plate, or figurine carries its own slight wobble or quirk. You are not just buying a ceramic item, you are holding something that began as a humble lump of clay, hand-pinched and slab-built right here in my Kalyan studio. The journey of my pottery is anything but linear. It starts in my Kalyan studio where I use simple pinching and slab-building techniques to give shape to my imagination. I rely on hand-cut paper templates because they are sustainable and keep my collections fresh, though they often get soggy and require constant remaking. Behind every finished piece lies a lot of trial and error. I am transparent about the reality of pottery: sometimes a large slab fails in the kiln, or I have days where motivation is low and I simply create to keep the rhythm going. I have recently started experimenting with recycled clay mixes, like the ones from Earth Tatva, to reduce the environmental footprint of my practice. When you order from me, you get a piece that has survived the drying process, the careful painting with underglazes, and the high-firing in my kiln. Whether it is a whimsical owl figurine or a complex, hand-carved dinner set, every item is proof of the hours spent wedging, shaping, and refining clay. I do not aim for mass-produced symmetry. My work celebrates the organic, the asymmetric, and the imperfections that make each object one of a kind. If you want to know which pieces are currently drying on my shelves or ready to ship, feel free to reach out and ask. ## About Curiocity by Lidwin I am Lidwin, and my studio is where I turn clay into stories. I embrace the wobbly, uneven edges because they prove these pieces were made by human hands, not by a machine. 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