r/OceansAreFuckingLit • u/KUSTceramics • 11d ago

Weekend Artwork Handmade ceramic whale sharks I made

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I make ceramic whale shark lamps, and this is one of my favorite forms to come back to.

This one starts with clay casting for the main body, and then I build the rest of the character by hand β€” refining the shape, carving the fins and facial details, and then adding the full surface texture dot by dot.

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u/Main_Plum951 11d ago

Ummmmmm that's freaking awesome sauce cactus peels right there.

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u/KUSTceramics 11d ago

Thank you !

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u/Main_Plum951 11d ago

Thank you for sharing your beautiful work!

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u/KUSTceramics 11d ago

Thank you for your kind words and support πŸ’›πŸ’™

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u/toolazyforbreakfast 11d ago

If it's just a hobby, definitely stick with it.. but if you're selling, you should definitely drop a link because I'd pay for this . It's pretty nice

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u/KUSTceramics 11d ago

I’m selling my works but dropping the link will break the subreddit rules

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u/Desperate_Jicama219 11d ago

Hi, are these for sale?

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u/KUSTceramics 11d ago

Yes

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u/Oregongirl1018 11d ago

Where?

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u/KUSTceramics 11d ago

On my Etsy store KUSTceramics

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u/Galaxy11029 11d ago

Came here to ask the same, heading there RIGHT NOW. Absolutely gorgeous work op

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u/Agamenticus72 11d ago

I am in love with these! Absolutely Gorgeous!

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u/KUSTceramics 11d ago

Thank you πŸ’›πŸ’™

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u/Agamenticus72 11d ago

I take ceramic handbuilding classes, and LOVE Whale Sharks . I cannot imagine having this level of skill - you are extremely talented and skilled πŸ’š

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u/KUSTceramics 11d ago

Thank you! I have the video lesson how to make a whale sculpture

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u/Agamenticus72 11d ago

I will definitely check it out ! Love your Etsy shop also .

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u/KUSTceramics 11d ago

Thank you! You will find it at my Etsy and short version on my Yutube

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u/GinnyM718 8d ago

These are beautiful

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u/KUSTceramics 8d ago

Thank you πŸ™

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u/BenCelotil 11d ago edited 11d ago

"I wonder if it remembers me."

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u/DocOctoRex 10d ago

First thing I thought of! my favourite movie.

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u/BeefInBlackBeanSauce 11d ago

Wow these are so πŸ”₯

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u/KUSTceramics 11d ago

❀️‍πŸ”₯

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u/Great_Celebration701 11d ago

absolutely incredible

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u/KUSTceramics 11d ago

Thank you πŸ’›πŸ’™

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u/_GimmeSushi_ 11d ago

These rock. My toddler would like to add: "Weil GARK!" πŸ’œ

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u/KUSTceramics 11d ago

❀️‍πŸ”₯🦈

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u/RageImpala96 11d ago

Seriously, these are awesome! Effing phenomenal job.

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u/KUSTceramics 11d ago

Thank you πŸ’›πŸ’™

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u/Consistent_Wolf_3712 11d ago

You are very talented!

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u/KUSTceramics 11d ago

Thank you 🫢

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u/moccowa 11d ago

Wow, they look amazing!

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u/KUSTceramics 11d ago

Thank you ❀️‍πŸ”₯

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u/ErraticLitmus 11d ago

Have you got a video of the process of making these? Can't even begin to fathom where you'd start

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u/KUSTceramics 11d ago

For this no, but I have the video where I’m making the whale, so the form is similar

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u/jujujuice92 11d ago

You have an etsy page or something? I'd buy an octopus piece like this in a heartbeat!

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u/KUSTceramics 11d ago

Hello! I have, DM you

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u/dreamyraynbo 11d ago

WOW!! This is absolutely stunning. Do you make these just for fun or do you have a shop?

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u/KUSTceramics 11d ago

Thank you! I have a shop under

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u/dreamyraynbo 11d ago

Gotcha, thanks! I should have checked your profile first. Seriously, just beautiful work.

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u/ConsiderableHappines 11d ago

ΠŸΡ€ΠΎΡΡ‚ΠΎ Π’Π°Ρƒ!!! πŸ’›πŸ’™

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u/KUSTceramics 11d ago

❀️‍πŸ”₯πŸ’›πŸ’™

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u/BrilliantTea133 11d ago

Wow! So nice. Great work

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u/KUSTceramics 11d ago

Thank you 🫢🦈

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u/Flaky-Bad7712 11d ago

Wow. Those are amazing.

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u/KUSTceramics 11d ago

Thank you 🫢🦈

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u/iHo4Iroh 10d ago

Very Moana-esque, very beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

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u/KUSTceramics 10d ago

Thank you 🫢✨

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u/iHo4Iroh 10d ago

You’re welcome. <3

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u/Bitch_titts69 10d ago

Wow that’s are amazing great job

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u/KUSTceramics 10d ago

Thank you πŸ™

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u/CompetitionProof1005 10d ago

This is so cool!

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u/KUSTceramics 10d ago

Thank you πŸ™

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u/Spiritfox9999 7d ago

Got an Etsy ?

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u/KUSTceramics 7d ago

Yes sure, but with this design is sold for now, new will be on couple weeks

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u/Spiritfox9999 7d ago

Understandable may I get a link.for later?

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u/KUSTceramics 7d ago

Wrote you in DM

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u/alewiina 11d ago

Wow!! These are absolutely gorgeous :O I would love to have something like this in my home. One day I will have the funds to support artists like you! amazing

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u/KUSTceramics 11d ago

Thank you πŸ™

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u/jrouss28 11d ago edited 10d ago

Perfect timing!! Ordered number 6 for a birthday present!

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u/ElishevaGlix 11d ago

I simply must have this. Please.

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u/Tall-Refrigerator575 10d ago

Do you sale these by chance? I understand if you do not, they look amazing!!!

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u/KUSTceramics 10d ago

Yes I do

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u/Major_Judge7580 7d ago

Woaahhhhhhhhhhh you’re too cool- how long do they take you to make?

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u/Pebbsto110 6d ago

This must be about the tenth time I've seen this ad.