This guide is for hand-thrown pottery makers in Berkeley, California — studio note 447. Practical Doshe.Store advice for makers who want to earn repeat buyers through honest communication.
You do not need a business degree to sell hand-thrown pottery online. You need consistent photos, honest timelines, and a storefront that fits how you already work in Berkeley. Many makers use Doshe to earn repeat buyers through honest communication before they ever rent market booth space.
First listings
Choose five to eight hand-thrown pottery items you would proudly show at a studio visit. Write each title the way a friend would search: material, use, and size. 'Stoneware mug, 12 oz, matte white' beats clever puns that hide the product.
Policies that match your bench
Returns for hand-thrown pottery are yours to define. Some Berkeley makers accept exchanges for sizing issues; others sell final sale because pieces are one-of-a-kind. Publish the rule on your Doshe shop so checkout feels fair.
Doshe.Store lets you earn repeat buyers through honest communication with free shop creation—list when you are ready, pause when the kiln is full.