We Broke a Few First: How-to's & studio news
A running record of care advice and studio life, in no particular order of importance. How to hang a piece, and what's happening at the studio — where we've been, what we're working on, what's coming next.
Every answer here traces back to pieces designed in Toronto and made by hand since 2004, shipped to you from our Rotterdam warehouse. Most of what we know, we learned by breaking a few first.
Shaped by Hand: What Handmade Actually Means
Handmade is one of those words that has been used so many times it has lost most of its meaning. Chive Ceramics has been making ceramic flowers without molds since 2004. Here is what that means, why it produces a different result, and why museum gift shops noticed first.
How to Hang Ceramic Flowers
A step-by-step guide to hanging Chive ceramic wall flowers. Every piece has a keyhole slot on the back — it slides over a screw and locks flush. For a collection, floor layout and paper templates before you touch the drill. No contractor, no drama.