Harry Potter needs your help.

Nov 29, 2015 7:20 PM

cherricopottery

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First, here's a photo of me with cardboard Danny DeVito

Second, I'm a potter. Here are some pots!

I make these badass mugs with glazes inspired by galaxies and nebulae.

My buddy took this sexy potting photo (OOOOoooo SEXY)

I make these mugs from scratch, they're super cool, 100% non-toxic and dishwasher safe (DUUH it's a mug for Christ's sake)

Tiny cups too...good for liquor.

Here's the problem...I launched them on Kickstarter so people could get them at a discount and we're SOOO FREAKING CLOSE to reaching our goal! If you think this is cool...help a potter out?

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cherricopottery/cosmic-mugs-art-that-lets-you-taste-the-universe-e

Thanks Imgurians you ROCK!

Unless you downvoted this. In which case, you're fuckin LAME but I still love you :-*

Cat tax: meet Rory

Dude, I would love a shaving bowl with this design on it.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

A Kickstarter for mugs? I'm pretty sure they've been invented already.

10 years ago | Likes 62 Dislikes 6

You wear a cap because you're a Hairy Potter?

10 years ago | Likes 20 Dislikes 2

I thought it really was about Harry Potter! Clickbait! Still upvoted.

10 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 2

I think I play too much Zelda. I wanted to smash all those pots and get the rupees.

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I came here to be entertained, not buy overpriced ceramics. Fuck off

10 years ago | Likes 32 Dislikes 10

On a scale of 1-10 how single and ready to mingle are you?

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I've seen ads for these on Facebook

10 years ago | Likes 30 Dislikes 1

If that's true it makes me wonder how much money OP has and if it's really right to ask for donations. Facebook adds are super expensive.

10 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 0

no chance in hell id pay 49 dollars for a mug, but gl man

10 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 2

How would you feel about me putting on unchained melody and sitting behind you for a little while as you're trying to work?

10 years ago | Likes 79 Dislikes 4

I was going to suggest the same except with op sitting behind me

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

this is a ghost reference, isn't it! curse you, you move whore.

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

You and DeVito would make a cute couple, OP -

10 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 1

I am so sad this was near the bottom of the page, this is hilarious

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Zelda hates him!

10 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

*Link loves him!

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

These are now going for 125$ :(

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

kickstarter spam gets to the front page?

10 years ago | Likes 60 Dislikes 11

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10 years ago (deleted Dec 19, 2015 9:07 AM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

Its spam. They could easily pay for support imgur and pay for ads

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

I'm all in! These mugs look awesome!

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

How do we do the buying of the galaxy mugs? Hmm. ?

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

Agreed I can't find a link.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Where can I get one @op ?

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

My username is relevant!

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

can I buy one of these?!?!

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Are you effing kidding me, 50 bucks for a mug? An ugly mug at that.

10 years ago | Likes 34 Dislikes 22

I really don't see "galaxy" when I look at the paint. It looks like something you'd see in a middle school art class.

10 years ago | Likes 23 Dislikes 8

Looks like someone dropped paint near the thing and it landed on the cup.

10 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 8

Truly beautiful. I'm going to buy one for my wife and then slowly over on it. Or get two. I'll get two.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I have the same name as a cat.

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Is OP single? I like pots.

10 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Now were asking the real questions! Haha

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Thought I'd get down to the nitty gritty.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I wish I could give more but I'm poor. Hope this helps http://imgur.com/V26rNKl

10 years ago | Likes 29 Dislikes 5

Thanks for helping a fellow artist :)

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 2

I don't know who down voted you but it wasn't me.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

People who want to watch the world burn.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Pottery porn FTW

10 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 4

I don't know man i think you have some competition with Ron Weasley who happens to have the best weasels for sell

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I feel like none of you have been to a ren faire nor do any of you know what it takes to run a business

10 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 4

Matt Sterbenz, does pottery. Charged me $50 for a well made tea set. A teapot and two cups. 50 for a mug is kinda hefty.

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Devito & The Potter. I'd watch it.

10 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 3

What like that scene from ghost?

10 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

hahaha thats awesome! you magnificent bastard!

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Yes. Only it's on a train. And The Potters mother is there.

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Who gets to be big spoon, the Potter or devito?

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Dibs on big spoon!

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Haha good choice

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

***secretly hoping for OP to be my secret santa***

10 years ago | Likes 1145 Dislikes 5

@OP here should definitely enter the Secret Santa. Wish he would.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I've only been here for a short time and was wondering if anyone would be kind enough to explain how One may participate in this. Thanks :)

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

There is a website... www.giftagiraffe.com You can also search imgur for Secret Santa 2015. The coordinator Martyn, has a few withmore info.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Did you sign up for the imgur secret santa? I decided against. If you have how was your experience? PM is ok.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

On app, so can't PM. Just signed up today for 1st time. If you search Secret Santa 2015 in imgur, there are info posts for it...(1/?)

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

(2) and many people commented with both negative and positive experiences.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

How does secret santa work? I never learned. Do you have to be glorious or like?

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Nope! They made a website with all the info www.giftagiraffe.com

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Thank you :)

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I swear every comment I look at you're linking, I love it. Thanks :3

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I'm really glad I wasn't the only one thinking that

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

At this point, I'm just hoping that my SS doesn't send me a framed picture of his cat. Or a trash can lid.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

J/K, a framed cat pic would be awesome.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Damn too late to enter for this year :( totally forgot.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I think today is the last day for regular matches.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Not too late at all, I'm not home to close entries so go right ahead and enter

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Alright!

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Just signed up, hoping for the best!

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Wheeeeeeeeeeeeee

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Wasn't this a thing someone was putting together? I don't remember if I signed up D:

10 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

Oh shit I missed the entry date for secret santa :( so bumbed

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

The website says they are still accepting late entries!! :-)

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yeah I messaged her and she never got back to me.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Social Savannah the imgur social site does one and Reddit does one.

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Go to www.giftagiraffe.com. They made a website to make it easier

10 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

I don't have an entry for you under giftagiraffe.com's secret santa. Just FYI

10 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Oh crap, do I have one? I can't remember! Inbox me please!!!

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Nope you didn't enter, unless you entered under a different username :P

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Yo fam can you check me as well?

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

wait when does secret santa start!?!?!

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

(2) Go to www.giftagiraffe.com All the info is there.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

It started. Technically, today is last day for regular matches. But the coordinator said (a little while ago) that there's still time...

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Damn thanks, just registered, hope i made it :)

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Doing the good work

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

When is the secret santa thing? I was hoping they'd do that this year so I could sign up for it

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Right now! Today is the last day for regular matches. If the entry page is still up, you can still enter! www.giftagiraffe.com

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Dangit, of course I'd be late to the party! Hopefully I'll get another entry person to pair up with me!

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Dangit, of course I'd be late to the party! Hopefully I'll get another entry person to pair up with me!

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

No! Don't despair! The website says that they are still accepting late entries! !

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yeah I added an entry! Just fingers crossed for now!

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

what's this about a secret Santa?

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

www.giftagiraffe.com

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Hahaha scrolling through the comments, I lost count of how many times you commented the link to different people.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

You're a saint for doing this

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

(for linking the site everywhere)

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

YOU, sir, are the saint! I hope it didn't overwhelm your site, or step on any toes. Just wanted to make sure people knew where to go.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Haha naa the site can totally handle a lot of traffic :P not imgur level but enough

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

$49 for a mug though

10 years ago | Likes 390 Dislikes 10

Yep. I can find awesome stoneware mugs at thrift stores for $1.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 2

Handmade. His time is worth it.

10 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 2

$49 for a usable piece of art

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Handmade v. Mass produced. This is why trades and skills die off sadly. We all have priorities.

10 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 2

Handmade never gets what it's worth. Artists don't get near the amount they put in. Nobody is willing to pay for quality anymore.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I'm also a potter, and I sell mine for $20. I think he might be selling them for so much to cover his start-up costs.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

username checks out

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Honestly at most $20

10 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 2

Also, depending on the size

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yeah I'll never pay $49 for a mug. Just too much, and i have different priorities.

10 years ago | Likes 125 Dislikes 6

Some things just aren't worth being handmade. A handmade painting is great. A handmade fork normally isn't worth the effort.

10 years ago | Likes 29 Dislikes 2

People will pay more for craftsmanship, and craftsmen shouldn't sell themselves short by trying to compete with the mass market.

10 years ago | Likes 32 Dislikes 5

Agreed. I'm the kinda person that will pay $49 for a mug that was handmade and I REALLY liked. Why the fuck not? Treat yo self.

10 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

He's a family friend, we own a mug and shot glass. I'm convinced they are unbreakable. Microwave and dishwasher safe and cool as hell.

10 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

Mugs on retail store self of the same size and leear quality are about 130$ "cheap"

10 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 19

What the hell kind of store do you shop at? I have a bunch of hand made mugs and I've never spent more than $25 on one.

10 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

30 bucks for a 24 piece of glasses and mugs at Wal-Mart

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Took ceramics for a few years in college. $45 is cheap.

10 years ago | Likes 23 Dislikes 8

The reason I picked painting over ceramics as my concentration for my art degree was cost of material! Much easy to copy/fix a damaged

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

thanks for stating your credentials

10 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 1

I bought a mug for $4.99. It holds my coffee just fine.

10 years ago | Likes 18 Dislikes 4

Its like being... mugged.

10 years ago | Likes 116 Dislikes 3

leave now!

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 5

He's taking them for a mug.

10 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

With a mug only a mother could love.

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Time. Cost of material. Getting the material. Cost of shipping. Shipping materials. And don't forget the effort it takes to perfect his work

10 years ago | Likes 62 Dislikes 12

And it's unique, handmade, and one of a kind. Which is better than paying 49$ for a brand name gift everyone else has in their house.

10 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 7

Can you point me to a brand name $40 cup? And the idiot that bought it so I can shoot him?

10 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 2

That's cool and all but I personally can't justify paying that much for a mug

10 years ago | Likes 38 Dislikes 4

I mean, it looks like he puts quite a bit of time into it. I'd buy iy if I could afford it. I love coffee. And nice mugs.

10 years ago | Likes 79 Dislikes 5

Errr...you could find cool ones,handmade too,and ask for the paint you want for 1or 2 dinar in Tunisia...(~1$/2$).. But it's in Tunisia ^^;

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Yeah they're totally cool but I'm poor

10 years ago | Likes 26 Dislikes 0

With a cool mug, no vagina can be angry...

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

OK you buy me a cool mug, and I'll tell you if it soothes my vagina.

10 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

I'm a poor student, but if ever start to earn money I will buy you a mug!

10 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Funny how $49 for a handmade painting seems cheap but $49 for a handmade mug seems expensive...

10 years ago | Likes 99 Dislikes 44

I like that they are practical. I actually hate impractical stuff. A mug I could use everyday & get my $49 worth after only a week

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 4

Have you considered creating items which are more decorative and less practical? 50$ can seem steep for a mug, even one of such high quality

10 years ago | Likes 30 Dislikes 0

Art is art. Regardless of the canvas. I'd totally pay that much if I had it right now. Keep up the awesome work :)

10 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 4

But you need a whole bunch of mugs for friends and stuff. If you have friends. And stuff.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

You should do some sort of limited-time, imgur-related sale...

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 2

Not really, paintings are hung on walls to decorate houses, while mugs are kept in the cupboard and constantly dropped. I'll be honest 1/2

10 years ago | Likes 49 Dislikes 3

You're having people on at $50 a mug. 2/2

10 years ago | Likes 31 Dislikes 3

True, but, i probably won't drop and shatter a painting.

10 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 0

As a painter, you'd be amazed how easy it is to wreck a painting. Hole in the canvas, cracked frame, water damage. All these happen to my

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

This is exactly what I was thinking.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Why not make vases?

10 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 0

Yes! I would pay 50 bucks for a vase from you...even 60! Can't make my brain believe it's okay for a mug tho..

10 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

But think of how many more you'd be able to sell at a more reasonable price than that..

10 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

I'm a potter and you can't think that $49 is 100% fair. You can probably throw 15 of these an hour, right?Especially with the wrinkle...

10 years ago | Likes 28 Dislikes 3

I mean they don't even have trimmed feet? Really? You throw them off the hump and don't even finish the piece...

10 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

I'm also a potter and mugs give the least payout for some of the most work.

10 years ago | Likes 20 Dislikes 0

These mugs are thrown off center, off the hump, and they don't have trimmed feet. They have the wrinkle because they aren't balanced. $10.

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 3

They're centered, just have undulating form. I agree not $50. More like 25-35 dollar range. I think glaze time is most of his cost.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Did you watch the video of him throwing off the hump? I wouldn't call them centered.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Do you decorate your house with mugs? I don't. To each his own, I guess

10 years ago | Likes 51 Dislikes 4

I do!

10 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

I think some people do

10 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

...I do. I collect mugs, from traveling, special occasions, fan-girl related, etc. I have too many for my cupboards (Nevermind the 3 boxes>

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

in storage...) so they've started living on bookshelves and counters and furniture....

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0