The Craft Behind Blue Pottery
How Every Mykonos Piece Is Made
Blue pottery is not just a decorative art — it is a centuries-old craft shaped by skill, patience, and tradition. At Mykonos, each piece is carefully handmade using time-honoured techniques that celebrate authenticity and artistry.
Here’s a look inside the journey of how our blue pottery comes to life.
1. A Rare Foundation: Crafted Without Clay
What makes blue pottery unique is that it contains no traditional clay. Instead, artisans prepare a distinctive blend of:
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Finely crushed quartz stone
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Glass powder
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Multani mitti (Fuller’s earth)
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Natural binding agents
This special mixture gives blue pottery its signature smooth texture, light weight, and refined finish.
2. Shaped by Hand
Once the material is kneaded into a soft, workable form, it is shaped by hand or pressed into traditional molds.
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Each plate, bowl, vase, or tile is individually formed
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No two pieces are exactly alike
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Subtle variations reflect the human touch behind every creation
The shaped pieces are then left to dry slowly in the shade, a crucial step to prevent cracking and preserve strength.
3. First Kiln Firing
After drying, the pottery undergoes its first firing in the kiln.
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Fired at a controlled, low temperature
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Strengthens the form
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Prepares the surface for detailed artwork
This stage creates a solid base while keeping the surface receptive to paint and glaze.
4. Hand-Painted Details
This is where blue pottery truly becomes art.
Skilled artisans paint intricate designs by hand using mineral-based pigments. The iconic blue is achieved using cobalt oxide, complemented by soft whites, greens, and earthy tones.
Each brushstroke is applied freehand, making every design unique and expressive.
5. Glazing for a Glass-Like Finish
A transparent glaze made from glass powder and natural minerals is applied over the painted surface.
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Enhances depth and color vibrancy
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Creates the signature glossy finish
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Protects the artwork beneath
This glaze gives blue pottery its luminous, Mediterranean-inspired elegance — a defining element of Mykonos.
6. Final Firing: Bringing It All Together
The glazed pieces are fired once more in the kiln.
During this final firing:
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The glaze melts and fuses with the surface
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Colors become permanent
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The pottery gains its polished, finished appearance
What emerges is a piece that feels timeless, refined, and complete.
7. From Artisan Hands to Your Home
After cooling, each piece is carefully inspected before becoming part of the Mykonos collection.
At Mykonos, we value:
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Handmade authenticity
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Traditional craftsmanship
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Beauty created slowly and intentionally
Every piece carries the story of the artisan who made it — and is designed to become part of yours.
Experience the Art of Blue Pottery with Mykonos
Bring home more than décor.
Bring home heritage, craftsmanship, and timeless blue beauty.
✨ Explore our handmade blue pottery collection at Mykonos ✨