madebylyss

Queer-owned · Made in NYC

Cute ceramics.
Sharp edges.

Are you a weirdo trinket goblin? A crow who likes shiny things? Do you bedazzle anything you can get your hands on?

For the magpies, the maximalists, and anyone who’s ever said “I don’t need it” and bought it anyway. This pottery’s for you.

Find small batch pottery thrown, glazed, and sold right here in New York City by a born-and-raised Brooklynite.

See the work Find me at a market
Dark glazed mug with a white chain pattern Cream cup with a black button detail Patterned cup with a chrome handle

01 / The work

Recent Pieces

Every glaze lands a little differently, so no two are the same. Expect variations. Most pieces are one of one.

Chained Mug 08
Chained Mug 08$30
Buttoned Up Cup 01
Buttoned Up Cup 01$35
Buttoned Up Cup 02
Buttoned Up Cup 02$35
Spiral Girl Planter
Spiral Girl Planter$35
Chained Mug 07 Sold
Chained Mug 07$35
Chained Mug 06
Chained Mug 06$40
Copper Vein Plate L
Copper Vein Plate L$40
Copper Vein Plate M
Copper Vein Plate M$30
More pieces
Alyssa, the potter behind madebylyss

02 / About me

Hi, I’m Alyssa.

I traded spreadsheets for slip. After ten years on the NYC corporate ladder, I decided to spend my time on what I actually love: making weird, shiny, useful things with my hands.

I’ve been a ceramicist since 2026, working out of a studio in Gowanus. Every piece is small batch, a little imperfect, and made for people who like their everyday things with some personality.

Find me on IG or in person in NYC to shop my wares!

03 / In person

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