If you walk in to a gift shop or discount store you will notice there is always some sort of ceramics. This is especially true around the holidays. And with the holidays coming these would make great gifts for anyone.

Deciding to make you these yourself can become a extra special gift. Creating a special piece to the likes of the recipient, you can make it in their favorite colors or designs with some things that they will find useful in their home.
Here are some ceramic gift ideas to get your creative juices flowing.

Pottery - Flowerpots, vases, pitchers and other pieces of pottery make wonderful gifts for decorative or utilitarian purposes. They may be created with the aid of a pottery wheel, but it’s not always necessary. You can create these items with only the use of your hands.

Stepping stones – Ceramic stepping stones make great gifts for summer birthdays. They can be carved and painted to create ornate designs. You can also press other embellishments into them to make them even more unique.

Banks – Piggy banks are classic gifts for kids and kids at heart. These can be created in to any shape or animal that the recipient may like.

Bathroom sets – Matching toothbrush holders, cups and soap dishes make excellent housewarming gifts. They can be painted to match any d?cor.

Picture frames – You can make beautiful frames out of ceramic clay. A basic frame is quite simple to make, and it’s easy to add carvings, paint and other details to make it extra special.

Figurines - You can make virtually any type of figurine you can imagine with ceramic clay. Coordinating sets are great for holiday ensembles.

Christmas ornaments – What’s a Christmas tree without handmade ornaments? These make great early holiday gifts. You can personalize them for couples celebrating their first Christmas together and new babies for a wonderfully memorable gift.

Jewelry boxes – It’s always nice to receive jewelry and trinket boxes, and it’s especially nice when they’re made by hand just for you. The inside can be left unglazed and lined with felt to protect valuables.
Most of these have fun kits that you can make with step by step directions, and different kits for different age groups to help make it possible for children to create these gifts as well. An alternative is to purchase unfinished ceramic items and decorate them yourself. This is a great option if you’re not too experienced with creating these types of things.

Making ceramics to give as gifts is fun and thoughtful. And if you’re making them for the holidays, you can fire several pieces together, saving time and energy. Even novice ceramic enthusiasts can make nice looking pieces with a little practice. With some thought and creativity, it’s completely possible to cover everyone on your gift list with handmade ceramics.