Salty Sea Dog Designs

Unload a kill full of monsters with me! We have a tentative release date for September 25th, but nothing confirmed. Will update when the final kiln of monsters has been fired 🤞
Have you spotted your favourite monster yet?

Purple is the worst! To this day, we still have not found a vibrant purple that applies with even colour distribution or without showing brushstrokes… but we’re not giving up! Anytime we hear of a new purple on the market we always give it a shot. Would you say this is this ambitious or fool hearty?

I’m not sure we can officially call ourselves experts, but we’ve had plenty of practice testing mugs—and we can confidently say that drinks DO taste better in a handmade mug!
Drop a 👍 in the comments if you agree with our findings!

You can add to your cupboard struggle today, August 19, at 7pm MT! There will be a full release of our regular production mug collection, as well as a double batch of our most popular designs 🎉
If your entire SSD mug collection is clean in the cupboard, what design do you always grab first?

Evolution of a mug, The Conclusion

Evolution of a mug, Part Two

The evolution of a mug, Part One

Date is still TBD, but we heard you loud and clear:

Our next release will include a double batch of foxes, bears, unicorns, seals, manatees, octopuses, AND otters!
Drop a 🎉 in the comments if this news made your day

Whoever named this an ‘easy-open tab’ was clearly joking. This design flaw drives me nuts! What’s a design you run into that makes absolutely no sense?

#designfail #everydaywoes #potteryproblems

Bisque firing is the first kiln step! After air drying, our mugs go into a super-hot oven to burn out moisture and harden the clay. It’s like baking—turning mud into something solid and ready for glaze. Any questions about this step?
#potteryprocess #yycpottery #handmadewithlove

🚨 Mug Drop Alert! 🚨
Get ready to snatch your favorite regular production mugs! Foxes, bears and more are back, but in limited quantities.
Mark your calendars for July 10th at 7 PM MT. Set those alarms and have your links ready. You don’t wanna miss this!
What mug design do you have your eyes on?

Handles: The Conclusion 🎉
We hope you’ve enjoyed this look at how handles are made. If you ever have any questions about our process, we’re always happy to share what we know.
Did you have a favourite part of this series?

#potteryprocess #handmadewithlove #handmadeisbetter #canyouhandleit

We put a lot of thought into every part of our mugs—and the handle is no exception! Often overlooked, it’s one of the most important details in making a mug feel just right in your hand. Will you ever look at a handle the same way again?
#handmademug #potteryprocess #functionalart #mughandlelove

Handle making Part 2: Did you know your hand had a natural taper? This is just one of the many things that we think about to ensure you enjoy every part of your handmade mug ❤️

#canyouhandleit #handlelife #potterylove #potteryprocess

It’s an often overlooked sculptural function on your mug, but it’s so important… Today we’re talking about handles!
#potterylove #potteryprocess #yycpottery #handmadewithlove #handleit

Sending this message to everyone who’s about to bring a Salty Sea Dog Designs planter into their life… it’s not you, it’s the plant!

What plant do you notoriously kill every time even though people swear it’s the easiest plant in the world to care for?

Are you using your next SSD creation as a bowl or a planter?

Make sure you are setting yourself a reminder for Bowl Adoption Day: June 5th at 7pm MT. You don’t want to miss this one! 🎉

Four new bowls designs are joining our website June 5 at 7 PM MT!
Since they are in regular production you’ll be able to preview them all under the Bowl section on our site. Which one are you most excited to brining home this Thursday!?! 🧸🦊🐸🦄

Bowls will be back June 5 at 7 PM MT 🎉
We are restocking 4 fan favourites: the Otter, Sasquatch, Octopus and Sheep
PLUS two returning favourites
AND 4 new designs.
Drop your guess as to the new creations coming in hot!!
BIG reveal coming tomorrow 🤩

Unicorn Bowls Coming Soon…
If you had to pick just one detail would it be the horn, the tail or the smile that steals your heart more?

Yes… Even Canadian bound orders! This will help streamline our new process as we ship and is a beautiful reminder that you are supporting a handmade Canadian business that is grateful for everyone supporting us, no matter where you reside.
🇨🇦❤️

#canadianmade #elbowsup #shopsmallbiz #potterylove

If our regular mugs are gentle giants (20+ oz), Lil’ Sippers are their adorable 14–16 oz sidekicks. ☕
🚨 Launching May 16 at 7 PM MT—these cuties go fast!
Preview all 12 now in the Limited Edition section. ❤️

Blair’s making hedgehogs! 20 lil’ sippers drop May 16 at 7pm MT—plus 11 other designs! Preview them all on our Limited Edition page. What’s the perfect name for a hedgie?

#potteryvideos #sculpturalceramics #potteryprocess #hedgehoglife

To the birth moms, chosen moms, stepmoms, grandmothers, and those who mother with love in any form—thank you. Today we celebrate your strength, your care, and the beauty you bring into the world.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the types of moms today ❤️

Our hands work overtime in the studio and need some TLC. What are your favourite hand care companies?
#potteryproblems #potterslife #handmadepottery #madewithlove

Blair talking his way through the cute parts of an otter mug may* be even cuter than the mug itself!
#makermonday #mugshotmonday #ottermug #potteryvideo

Happy Star Wars Day! Here are 3 ways learning to be a potter is like learning to be a Jedi:
1. Patience is key—rushing ruins everything.
2. Trust your hands like Jedi trust the Force.
4. Balance is key—in the Force and in form.

So we should have said… May the clay be with you!

I have two regrets:
1. Posting during breakfast.
2. Not realizing how many of you wear black.

The result? Mug-naming mayhem.
Help me fix it—what two nonsensical things should I ask next time to get cuter names? Drop your ideas below!

#failforward #potterylove #yycartist #asktheinternet #muglove

Throwing always looks easy—especially sped up…
But this mug took 5 real minutes and years of practice!
Still feels like magic

Inspired to try the wheel?
Let us know below!

#wheelthrowing #potteryprocess #handmadeceramics

Tap to reveal your destiny… in mug form ✨✨
Our full mug restock hits the website on April 24th at 7pm — it will be the last mug restock until June! It’s also the perfect chance to snag a mug for the mother figure in your life. 😉
Let us know in the comments which mug fate chose for you?