About me
My name is Laura Craita and I’ve always had a penchant for the fine arts. This led me to attend the Regina Maria National College of Arts in Constanta, from middle school to high school. After that, I continued my studies in a different direction, not related to fine arts.
Due to events in my life, I was away from my creative side for a while. However, in 2018, in Israel, I rediscovered it without intending to. I stumbled into the Ging Pottery workshop by chance and found myself in touch with the potter’s wheel, which I frequented constantly for two years.
This contact was love at first sight and a discovery that filled the creative void in my life.
The next leg of my journey was to Cyprus, where I spent two years attending the courses of a renowned ceramist, Efthymios Symeou. There I timidly started setting up my own ceramics studio. Ever since I discovered my passion for ceramics, I have been in a constant quest for perfection and development.
I attended courses in Italy at La Meridiana International School of Ceramics, where I studied pottery wheel making. Later, I completed a special course in understanding glazes, where I learned to develop and adjust my own glazes, adding uniqueness to my pieces.
In 2022, I returned to the country and set up my own workshop in the Nod Makerspace in Bucharest. That’s where I currently work and create.
Products
In my workshop, I use traditional techniques and a hands-on approach to create each piece.
I make ceramic vases, ceramic plate sets, handmade ceramic mugs, tea sets and more.
Each piece is carefully hand-finished and hand-glazed, so each is unique and full of character.
Some objects are designed, sketched and tested. Others are created spontaneously with spur of the moment inspiration.
Spontaneity is the gift that clay gives me.
Process
The creation process is slow and cannot be rushed, from the first step to the final burn takes on average 10 days.
I start by kneading the clay that I form into balls of various weights, I then sit down at the wheel. The rhythmic sound of the wheel creates music to which my hands will dance together pinching, pushing, pulling the clay with gentle but firm touches. When the object is ready I let it dry partially.
When the clay is firm but still malleable I use tools to carve and define the final shape. The objects are left to dry again and go through a transformation, the clay dries, becomes hard and brittle.
After the objects are completely dry , they are carefully placed in the kiln where they are fired at 980°C. The firing makes the clay go through a new transformation, from clay to ceramic, the objects are prepared for glazing.
Glaze objects carefully, when glaze is applied correctly it embellishes and beautifies the object and makes it suitable for household or decorative use.
The objects are again placed in the kiln for final firing at 1230°C. The colours and textures of the glaze give life to the objects and add a personal touch that completes the artistic process.
Why?
Because I want to share my passion for ceramics, to bring affordable and precious objects to people’s tables and homes.
I am looking to produce high quality, durable ceramic pieces that can be used every day.
Whether I’m producing a vase that decorates a room, a mug for a morning coffee, or dinnerware that celebrates a meal, my work is made to honor the rhythm of home life and bring beauty and tranquility.
I am grateful for every opportunity to create unique items and for every person who supports and appreciates my work.
Marius Popescu
Find something to your liking
And add personality to your home
Maintenance
All clay-love products are dishwasher safe and microwaveable.
Ceramic vases with personality
Each vase is unique, both in design and in colour and texture.
I use a variety of modelling techniques and experiment with different glazes and finishes to create distinctive ceramics.
Clay-love pieces are designed to complement any decor and add beauty and style.
For my customers,ceramic vases are some of my most popular products.
Whether it’s a large ceramic vase to complement a corner of a room or a small vase to add an accent of color on a table or shelf, each ceramic vase is created with care and attention.
Each ceramic vase is also hand-finished and carefully glazed to give a great final look.
Materials
All clay-love products are made from quality raw materials, are durable and fired at high temperatures of 1230°C.
The quality of the materials makes the pieces ideal for everyday use.
The icings are food safe and contain no lead or cadmium.
Packaging
Each product is carefully packed to arrive safely at its destination.
Minimise the use of plastic packaging, so all the materials used in
are recyclable or biodegradable.
Use cardboard boxes, paper honeycomb, embossed cardboard, wood wool or starch flakes
biodegradable.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, although we will deliver your products safely, if your parts arrive broken or chipped we will replace them free of charge.
Find out more about
our delivery policy here
.
Yes, all our products are made on the potter’s wheel, using traditional methods that ensure high quality and unique design.
In case you want to learn more about the creation process,
click here
.
Yes. For example, we engrave ceramic mugs for cafés and restaurants. For more information, see
our special orders page
.
We use the highest quality clay and handmade glazes. In case you want to know more about the materials we use,
click here
.
Yes, all our products are food safe. They can also be used safely by children or newborns.
Yes, in case you want to know more about the maintenance of our products,
click here
.
