Cephalopod Ink Handmade Pottery

Funny things happen when I go deep into the wild of the world wide web in search of everything octopus. Sometimes I find myself falling down the rabbit hole, searching for one topic and ending up on another entirely. Today's post is the result of one fruitful fall, if I do say so myself. CephalopodInk.com is a handmade ceramics shop and gallery owned and operated by Tanya Casteel who disocvered her love of oceanic creatures when she moved from Kansas to Maine at age 19.

Artist Bio from CephalopodInk.com

I'm a full-time ceramic artist in Fuquay-Varina, NC (near Raleigh) My background in photography, my interest in science, and love of the ocean all informs my work. Each item is individually handmade, making them one of a kind. They are decorated with aquatic decal graphics that I make myself. The decals are applied last and fired in a kiln (during a 3rd firing) which transfers the iron-oxide pigment into the glaze; making it part of the glaze. The images will NOT come off! I also make all the glazes myself. My pottery is food, microwave, and dishwasher safe.

Now wait till you see the beautiful wares Tanya has created and sells on Etsy.com...Naturally, I want one of everything octofied.

Octopus Cup, $25

Cuttlefish Plate, $50

Octopus Bowl, $32

Octopus Mug, $32

Squid Tiny Bowl, $18

Tentacle Wall Art, $135

...and there's lots more where that came from! In addition to featuring some fine cephalopods, Cephalopod Ink also features a fun variety of ocean life including seahorses, eels, whales, coral and more. Check out Etsy.com/Shop/CephalopodInk for the full line of Cephalopod Ink ceramics.

Latex Octopus Kimono by Deadly Couture

The Deadly Couture Latex Kimono is a sight to behold.

Made with different colours of semi-trans, and metallic latex with lotus flower and octopus appliques. This item is a one size only but I can take measurements for you if you require.

The kimono comes with gloves and adjustable obi belt that is adorned with a large latex bow. Shoes and hair accessories are model's own and not included with the listing.

1 in stock and it is one of a kind.

Kisses by Deadly Couture Latex

Photography provided by Christina Lazar-Schuler | filmWERX Studiol

Model: Isis Noir

MUA by Carolina Jean - Makeup Artist & Hair Stylist

$1,000

Octopus Valentines from Etsy.com

I wish I had thought of this sooner so there was time to order these adorable octopus valentines! Nevertheless, these cuties are worth sharing and may inspire you to stock up for next year. Behold, handmade octopus valentines. . .

$4 from Art of Marabelle

I want to be, under the sea, in an octopus' garden... The outside of this valentine card features a print of an original collage using vintage ephemera hand finished and decorated with gold leaf and glitter ink with the inside left blank for your own personal message.

These card designs are my original designs, hand-drawn or collaged, digitally finished, and reproduced with high-quality color prints. I make each card creativity with love & careful attention to detail: cutting, folding, and assembly by hand, and finally hand-decorating with gold leaf ink. It's unfortunately difficult to photograph the gold and glitter properly!

$5 from Heathen Co.

Item details:

- 10 inches tall
- 6.5 inches wide
- Heavy White Cardstock
- Center folded

$4.50 from Fancifone

Originally illustrated greeting cards.

Cute Octopus Valentine card for your lover!
Water Color Illustration
Size: 4.25in by 5.5in
Hand printed on Neenah warm white felt finish, Cover Stock

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What will you give your love this Valentine's Day? Anything octopus-inspired? Please share it with the Everything Octopus community, and if you have somethign really special that deserves its own post, email it to EverythingOctopus@gmail.com.