# Colorful Handmade Ceramics Peyton Flynn Founded Cloud 9 Clay, Offering Unique Ceramic Objects By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-12-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-9-clay References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/ceramic-goods-by-cloud-9-clay-are-the-serotonin-boost-youve-been-looking-for/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [cloud9clay](https://cloud9clay.com/)  Cloud 9 Clay, founded by artist Peyton Flynn, is a ceramics company that makes modern home objects. The company's goal is to offer consumers mood-boosting pieces with colorful and fun designs. Each piece boasts natural textures handmade by Payton Flynn. The artist uses a combination of [wheel throwing and hand-building techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculpd-pottery-kit) to create Cloud 9 Clay's range of [unique ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matter-collection). The handmade pieces are ideal for brightening up dark spaces, especially during the difficult social climate brought on by the pandemic. Flynn aims to create fun home objects through [funky colors and patterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/srya-collection). Some noteworthy pieces include the Wood Fired Vase, the Ribbed Tumbler, the Wood Fired Tumbler, the Ribbed Spoon Rest, and the Ribbed Incense Holder. Image Credit: Cloud 9 Clay ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Colorful Ceramic Home Objects:** A trend of decorative, colorful ceramic home objects is emerging as consumers look for mood-boosting items for their living spaces. - **Handmade Ceramics for Work From Home:** With more people working from home, handmade ceramics are becoming popular for creating a peaceful and tranquil workspace environment. - **Combining Wheel Throwing and Hand-building Techniques:** Artists and ceramic makers are innovating by combining traditional wheel throwing and hand-building techniques to create unique and one-of-a-kind pieces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies have an opportunity to jump on the trend of mood-boosting, colorful ceramics to offer decorative pieces for living spaces. - **Handmade Products:** The handmade products industry can explore opportunities to create unique and personalized ceramics by combining wheel throwing and hand-building techniques. - **Work From Home Accessories:** Work from home accessory companies can create innovative and inspiring ceramic products for creating a calm and peaceful workspace environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Ceramic Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beginner-ceramics.md) - [Whimsical Cloud-Shaped Pipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudshaped-pipe.md) - [Innovative Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-tableware1.md) - [Clay-Modeled Multi-Use Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramics-everday-objects.md) - [Firefly-Inspired Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heath-ceramics.md) - [Sculptural Ceramic Home Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-home-collection.md) - [Stunning Sustainable Pottery Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-pottery.md) - [Dynamic Colored Glass Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tip-top-glass.md) - [Artfully Dynamic Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/devin-wilde.md)