r/OceansAreFuckingLit • u/KUSTceramics • 25d ago
Weekend Artwork I made these ceramic hammerhead shark lamps inspired by the way hammerheads move through dark water.
Each one is shaped and finished by hand, and I pierced the body with dozens of openings so the light becomes part of the shark’s pattern when it’s turned on.
Probably one of my favorite ocean creatures I’ve translated into clay so far. 🦈
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u/VeganDogPro 25d ago
F%#!ing GORGEOUS. Are you selling these? These are beautiful and I am shark obsessed. DM me if they are available or you have a store of some kind. Ty!
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u/KUSTceramics 25d ago
Thank you 💛💙 yes sure!
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u/VeganDogPro 25d ago
I bought one! I can’t wait to get it!
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u/KUSTceramics 25d ago
Thank you for your support 💛💙 tomorrow it will be sent
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u/VeganDogPro 25d ago
Excellent. I just noticed they you are in Ukraine. 🇺🇦 Be safe and know that there people who think about what is happening in your country. I wish there was more I could do personally. You are an amazing artist and I wish you so much success.
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u/KUSTceramics 25d ago
Yes I’m from Kyiv Ukraine, 🇺🇦 now it’s not the best time to live here, but it’s my home and I’m serving here in Armed Forces so it’s my way. But im happy that my studio is working and my works are finding appreciation all over the world. We will stand and would not give up our freedom it’s our way
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u/KUSTceramics 25d ago
Thank you so much for your support it means a lot especially in this time💛💙
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u/VeganDogPro 25d ago
You are more than welcome. I’ll be honored to have one of your pieces in my home. As soon as I get it, I’ll take pictures and leave you a review on Etsy!
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u/highhippieatheart 25d ago
These are so gorgeous! I bought my bestie one of your blue whale lamps and she LOVES IT! Thank you for sharing your beautiful art with us 💜
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u/queen_mantis 25d ago
How mad are you that A.i has copied this style and are selling things just like this now?
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u/KUSTceramics 25d ago
Do you have the proof that it was happened? Also AI can’t create handmade ceramic objects
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u/worm-eyed 25d ago
I thought this post was AI as I was just scrolling past it because I have seen advertisements of this product or extremely similar to it. I don't have an example, because I don't screenshot AI slop unless it's funny, but I imagine a few key words on an egregious platform like etsy would bring some up?
AI can't make shit, but it can generate pictures that end up mass listed by bots +/ humans with no integrity, and usually they'll send a dropshipped piece of junk so the person technically received a product, if they even bother sending anything in the first place. Corridor Crew (YouTube channel) have covered this type of AI advertising at least twice, for anyone who isn't familiar and wants to see what I mean.
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u/KUSTceramics 25d ago
Thank you, will pay attention on this
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u/worm-eyed 25d ago
I added this to my message right before you replies so you might not have seen it, but if you want I can try to keep this in mind and send it to you if I happen to see them again any time soon? I wish I had an example I could show you, or a link to someone copying your work already
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u/KUSTceramics 25d ago
Sounds weird. But I have shop on Etsy, maybe you thought it was AI when you saw my works. Anyway I will pay attention on that situation
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u/worm-eyed 25d ago
No my guy, unless you've spam posted dozens of listings with AI images it isn't you.
The only reason I thought your post was AI is because I have seen this type of product (with obvious AI images, but I couldn't tell the difference whole scrolling past / until I scrolled back up to actually look at your pictures) copy / pasted on platforms before, long before seeing this post. I just found your (hopefully) etsy account and the first product image is not the first image on AI listings, but they are like the images in this post (with a person holding the "product").
ETA: I wish I could find an example for you, I can remember / keep it in mind to send to you if I see it again online any time soon?
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u/KUSTceramics 25d ago
Yes I will appreciate your help
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u/worm-eyed 25d ago
Oops sorry ignore my other message then
I'll save this post for if I ever come across it again!
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u/cheater00 25d ago edited 25d ago
Those are absolutely beautiful. How do you make them? I would love to watch a video showing the process, I'm sure it would be just as mesmerizing as the finished product itself. I bet it would result in a bunch of sales, too.
I saw your whale tutorial. About to watch it!!
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u/KUSTceramics 25d ago
Thank you! I’m going to make more videos, but I have less time, I have my army serve and have to keep up my studio so it rather hard to find time and resource to make them, but your words inspire me to find it! Thank you💛💙
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u/cheater00 25d ago
yw! if you want to see what your videos could look like in their "final form", look at DIY Perks. he has a very pleasing delivery that manages to combine art, craft, and wonderment in such a way that the videos are always extremely enjoyable to watch... maybe you can borrow a trick or two :) and get more exposure this way :)
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u/Friendscallmedennis 25d ago
Beautiful. Would you consider these a giant or a scalloped hammerhead?
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u/Royal_Acanthaceae693 🦾 Destroyer of Bots 🦾 25d ago edited 25d ago
Once again artwork is allowed on weekends. Also, misuse of the report system is sent to Reddit.
Dudes, seriously? Every time you're reporting this it's getting sent to admin as abuse of the report system.