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.

Maine Cottage Octopus Pillow

I'm summering in Maine and thought it might be fun to poke around the eastern-most state and see what octopuses I could find. While this lovely, laid-back throw pillow was made in Wisconsin, it's got a chill, beachy vibe to it. Perfect to plop in your favorite chair and stare out at the vastness of the Atlantic!

MaineCottage.com Octopus Pillow Product Description

From the coral reef to the tidal pool. Incredibly excellent handcrafted pillows embracing the Seaside lifestyle we all aspire to. Punch up the color and vibrancy in a bedroom, on a sofa, or in a favorite chair. Think odd numbers. Decorating with 3-5 is always best.

Each pillow is made by artisans in Wisconsin that block-print by hand using "fine-art" printmaking techniques. Printed on exceptional linen and cotton fabric using environmentally sensitive, water-based inks that are free of solvents, lead and heavy-metals. Everything is washable and superbly color-fast, resulting in a product that is not only eco-friendly but also beautiful and durable.

$168

Octopus Tentacle Candlestick Holders

You could not believe my excitement when I found these beautiful octopus tentacle candlestick holders on dellamorteco.com! Years and years ago, I found a stunning pewter pair in a little shop on Long Island. When I returned to the shop a month or so later, they were gone, and no one knew where they had been ordered! My quest for octopus tentacle candlestick holders has raged on ever since...Until NOW!

Product Description
Representing the unknown perils of murky ocean depths and those beyond the mundane world, the tentacle hails from Lovecraftian horror and ancient tales of sea monsters.

$75 each or $140 for a pair

Pewter Octopus Salt and Pepper Shakers

We've seen octopus plates, cups, mugs, napkin rings, and even an octopus candelabra, yet this is the first time I've ever come across octopus salt and pepper shakers. Turns out there are some cute ones out there! Here are my favorites, a pewter pair from Bonanza.com.

They are selling for $57.75 or best offer. I say make your bid today and get these little octopuses to grace your dining room table!

Thomas Paul Octopus Duvet

Everything Octopus has featured the fine octotastic goods of Thomas Paul before, such as the Octopus Throw and the oh-so-luxurious Octopus Shawl, however none have been quite as grand as this octopus duvet. Available for purchase at BobbyBerkHome.com.

Octopus Duvet Product Description

Octopus Bedding by Thomas Paul. Thomas Paul is pleased to present the debut of their bedding collection. Why limit your love of Thomas Paul to basic pillows and linens? Now you can have duvets and shams featuring your favorite Thomas Paul sea faring designs.

Made of 100% Cotton sateen, 600 thread count. The over-scaled motifs on the duvet covers and shams are hand screened.

When a young New York necktie designer named Thomas Paul Fernez decided to try his hand at home textiles, he was really onto something. From the beginning, his inspired sense of contrast in both color and proportion began to define a signature THOMASPAUL style, capturing the attention of style editors around the globe. The thomaspaul pillow collections are grouped by fabrication in a complete range of color-ways, and thomaspaul totes come in a range of patterns in both gusseted and magazine styles.

$100 - $400, depending on size

What Has 8 Arms and 4 Wheels. . .

And will look really cute in your den?

Give up?

Why it's this Clinton Jacobs for Society6 Beastie of the Deep Print of course!

Best of all, this funky octopus is available for your enjoyment in many forms.

Framed Octopus Print, $38

Octopus iPhone Case, $35

Octopus Hoodie, $38

Octopus Laptop Skin, $30

These items and many more are available at Society6.com.

Pewter Octopus Shelf Decor

Check out this stunning cephalopod! His presence would transform any ol' shelf into a fun and fabulous octopus den. I found him on BurkeDecor.com, which is a treasure trove of octopus goods!

Octopus Shelf Decor

This little guy will make any shelf a decorative joy. We love this as a way of bringing a little fun and life into any room. He also makes a fabulous gift.

Pewter
7.5"(w) x 3.75"(h)

Ceramic Octopus Travel Mug

I just found the best accessory for a cephalophile on-the-go! Etsy designer, Sarah Constantino turned her love of crafting into a full-time career. Sarah's Etsy Shop, sewZinki is filled with many fun and fabulous handmade treasures, my favorite of which is this snazzy octopus travel mug, which is available in many colors.

Product Description

This hand painted eco-friendly white ceramic travel mug with lid is covered with long tentacled arms of a green octopus. From the depths of the ocean an octopus has crept to wrap it's wiggly arms around your beverage. He will keep watch over your travel mug and make sure would be coffee-snatchers stay away. He's also rather proud of you for choosing a re-usable ceramic mug instead of wasteful paper cups. It keeps his ocean clean.


Hand painted with heat set inks on a creamy white ceramic background. Each one made by me without tracing or templates, so no two will be exactly alike.

Take this 11 oz. double wall insulated mug with you to fill it up with a hot or cold beverage. You'll have original style and be doing your part in reducing landfill waste.

5.75" Tall x 2.25" Base x 3.5" Rim

*******MADE TO ORDER: Please allow 10 business days for mug to be completed due to my production schedule. I ship mugs USPS Priority mail domestically. I also ship internationally.

The paint used in this design is heat set for durability and non-toxic. I recommend hand washing with non-abrasive materials to preserve the color vibrancy. The mugs are micowave safe without the lid on. Paint contains no toxic ingredients and conforms to ASTM D-4236.

Sneaky Octopus Mug

One of my favorite gifts this holiday season helps me start my day the octopus way. Behold, the sneaky octopus mug!

I've found this mug available on many sites, although the least expensive I've discovered has been a favorite fun stuff resource of mine, McPhee.com.

"Our team of scientists has just recently discovered a new species of cephalopod, the mug-dwelling octopus. This tentacled, porcelain mollusk prefers the cozy confines of a simple coffee mug to the vast depths of the ocean. Each 3-1/4" tall, porcelain mug features one of these odd little octopuses on the bottom. Great for coffee, tea or ramen noodles! Dishwasher and microwave safe."

The octopus mug comes in a neato box too!

I highly recommend this octopus mug as a gift - to yourself or a fellow ceph-lover!

Octopus Chair by Maximo Riera

As both a lover of everything octopus and interior design, this piece really tickled my fancy! Truly a work of art, this is the throne I imagine the evil octopus overlord ruling his kingdom from...




Text from DesignBoom.com

Spanish artist maximo riera has designed 'octopus chair', a limited edition piece that is part of a larger collection entitled 'animal chairs'. The series consists of more than fifteen different works where the marriage between furniture and animal is the main component.

Choosing the chair based on its banality in our everyday lives, the series looks to bring life to the basic function of the object, making it more present while creating a stronger connection between the spectator, the chair and its environment.

Requiring a team of over thirty professionals and four different companies, the chair was produced using a CNC milling machine. mechanized sculpting tools then produced a series of forms cut from foam blocks. Each part was assembled, glued, sanded and painted by hand to create an object that transmits a dynamic sense of movement.

Octopus Light Switch Cover

Etsy.com seller, WoodenDoll has a beautiful shop filled with lots of affordable ways to spruce up your interior - octopus-styyyle! Check out this bright and beautiful octopus light switch cover that sells for only $10. Lots of other great art and light switch covers available as well. Enjoy!


Product Description

Octo Plasmic Light Switch Art Cover. Colorful and fun light switchplate covers that bring a room alive. These fun and eye catching switch plate covers are bursting with art!

Art Covers are made from my designs and carefully applied to the plastic cover using deco podge and then sealed for protection. Measurements: 3.25" x 5" oversized.

Thomas Paul Octopus Throw

I thought I'd post this just for fun...just in case you ever wondered what it would be like to curl up on the sofa with $350 worth of octopus wrapped around you. Behold: The Thomas Paul octopus throw!

Available at PillowsAndThrows.com for $350

Product Description
This modern throw by Thomas Paul is best described as both scandalously stylish and wonderfully warm. It is a great item to add a pop of color to a room and to keep you warm on chilly nights.

This throw is hand-loomed in Peru of 100% baby alpaca and measures 50 x 70. Colors are reversed in back.

A while back, we featured the Thomas Paul Octopus shawl - another luxurious octo-hit!

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Be sure to stop by Everything Octopus tomorrow as we unveil our latest contest! See what you can win and how you can get your tentacles on the prize!

Octopus Gates

Octopus gates are further proof that there is no end to what can be "octofied". Check out this fun collection of octopus gates from around the web and around the world.

This beautiful octopus gate was made by Paul Gilbert, a Devon-based blacksmith. Visit PaulGilbert-Blacksmith.co.uk to see more of his work.

These little pus's are from the Hong Kong railway, where frequent travelers use an "Octopus Card" for quicker easier access.

A fabulous find in Florida!

A close-up of the octopus adorning the gate to The Globe Theatre in London.

Octopuses in Brooklyn?! Fuggedaboutit! Visit FishbeinMetalStudio.com to see more of Fishbein's gorgeous ironwork.

This super stylin' condo in Miami lists the octopus gate as one of its features to potential buyers. Quite the selling point!

Imagine being greeted by this playful octopus every time you pull up to your driveway? Sounds like fun to me!

This octopus gate was spotted by a traveler on the Mediterranean island of Sardinia.

Get Bent Metal! Handmade Octopus Lamps

In case you haven't noticed, Etsy.com is a gold mine for octopus goods - clothing, jewelry, plushies, housewares, you name it! What's even more amazing is that items for sale at Etsy are all handmade, and who doesn't love the uniqueness of a product handcrafted by an independent artist?! One such artist/craftsman/octolover stopped by Everything Octopus recently to share his wares with us.

Canada-based blacksmith, Brendan Duggan, has created some killer octopus lamps, which are for sale at his shop, Get Bent Metal.




The lamps sell for $1,500 (CAN) each, and while maybe not everyone can afford one, we certainly can all appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship of these cephalo-inspired lamps.

Check out GetBentMetal.com for more metal!

Beautiful Octopus Print on Antique Sheet Music

Don't you love it when two of your favorite things end up in one place? Octopus + Books + Music = LOVE!

Etsy seller, BlackBaroque features a gorgeous collection of vintage designs printed on antique sheets of music and book pages. The combination makes for some beautiful octopus art! Plenty of other creatures and images are available as well - and all at a very affordable price! Only $10 each!





Great gifts for the octolover in your life, namely YOU! Wouldn't these look lovely on your walls?

Pewter Octopus Candlestick Holder

In my search for an Octopus Menorah, I found this beautiful octopus candelabra.



While it is for sale on a few different sites, the best price I found was at Bonanza.com, where this lovely addition to a dining table can be yours for a mere $570.

Maybe it's not too late to add this beautiful octopus glory onto your Christmas wish list!

...speaking of which, a Cephalopodmas contest is on it's way to you next week!

Anthropologie Octopus Tea Cup

I thought you might enjoy a little something I picked up at one of my favorite stores over the summer...a delightful little octopus tea cup from Anthropologie!





Octopus Tea Cup Description

Inky tentacles swirl up from the sea to cradle your coffee or tea.

Stoneware
Dishwasher and microwave safe
15.5 oz
3"H, 5.25" diameter
Imported

$14

I can tell you from experience, sharing your tea with an octopus makes each brew a splendid occasion!

Pottery Barn Sea-Life Napkin Rings

I was walking around Pottery Barn yesterday and happened to come across these aquatic napkin rings featuring our friend, the octopus.




Product Description
Bring aquatic style to your table with our glass sea creatures. Each is pulled into lifelike detail by craftsmen working in the pre-Renaissance art of lampworking.
Handmade of clear silica glass.
Set of 4 includes starfish, jellyfish, octopus and crab.
$49 per set

More Heavenly Octopus Housewares from Anthropologie

If the octopus sofa is a little out of your price range, you may want to start bringing the octopus into your home with these other beautiful - and affordable - pieces from Anthropologie.com.


De Vincennes Octopus Dinner Plate - $24



Life-at-Sea Octopus Tumbler - $14



From the Deep Octopus Salad Plate - $14

The plates would be just as beautiful hung on a wall as they would gracing your dining table. These would be ideal for a kitchen or a kitschy powder room. You could even buy one tumbler and use it as a casual vase for fresh flowers.

Have fun octo-fying your home!

Get That Credit Card Ready...

Cuz you know you wanna buy this fabulously tentacular sofa!!!



Parisian designer, Nathalie Lete, does it again with this beautifully handcrafted octopus sofa. The lovely octo-sofa is available through Anthropologie.com for a mere $3,498. Oh, if only I had a credit card that actually worked...

Product Description
A sinuous deep-sea dweller slinks across our firstborn sofa, rendered in intricate crewelwork by Parisian artist Nathalie Lete. Carved ocean flowers garland the ebony wood frame.
Belgian black finish
Eight-way hand-tied seat construction
Linen upholstery
Hardwood frame; poly dacron, cotton padding fill
Professionally clean
39.5"H, 71"W, 35"D
20"H
Handcrafted in USA