Hello! I would like to introduce myself.

[kenn2008]

Hello! Well I started making ceramic containers almost 30 years ago. I sell them mainly to florists and gift shops. I make all kinds of different planters and vases. I love to experiment with paints and come up with alot of different, but beautiful colors. Almost 10 years ago, one of my customers asked me if I could make orchid pots. She showed me a sample of one...a very plain one. It had plain round holes cut out of the sides for air ventilation. Easy enough for me!!! That's how I started. I went from plain round holes to butterflies, other designs, and chinese lettering. I make several sizes and shapes. Since I make them myself, I can put a drain hole in the bottom (my floral customers don't want the hole), I can glaze the inside or not.
My philosophy: Orchids are beautiful. My pots are beautiful. Together, they are breathtaking!
I am amazed when I go into shops and see the combination of my pieces and their artwork with plants and flowers. If you are interested in some unique hand-made ceramic orchid planters, let me know
Thank you!

[Ross]

Wow! You have found your new home here, to be sure. I would recommend placing a free ad in the vendors forum and showing pics of the pots you've made. I am certain you'll pick up some new customers here. Glad you chose to join, and welcome to the board.

[cb977]

Originally Posted by kenn2008

Hello! Well I started making ceramic containers almost 30 years ago. I sell them mainly to florists and gift shops. I make all kinds of different planters and vases. I love to experiment with paints and come up with alot of different, but beautiful colors. Almost 10 years ago, one of my customers asked me if I could make orchid pots. She showed me a sample of one...a very plain one. It had plain round holes cut out of the sides for air ventilation. Easy enough for me!!! That's how I started. I went from plain round holes to butterflies, other designs, and chinese lettering. I make several sizes and shapes. Since I make them myself, I can put a drain hole in the bottom (my floral customers don't want the hole), I can glaze the inside or not.
My philosophy: Orchids are beautiful. My pots are beautiful. Together, they are breathtaking!
I am amazed when I go into shops and see the combination of my pieces and their artwork with plants and flowers. If you are interested in some unique hand-made ceramic orchid planters, let me know
Thank you!

Hi Kenn

Do you grow any orchids? We'd love to hear about them

[Jkelee]

Hi Kenn!! Welcome to the FAB OB

I'd love to see pics of your Orchid Pots you've made!
And your chids too if you have any?

[kenn2008]

I don't have the place to grow orchids. I do enjoy seeing the different ones at the shops that I sell too. I think one of the prettiest ones that I've seen is the butterfly orchid. I've only seen one of them though.

[greenbean]

Hi Kenn! Welcome to OB. Ross is right, I'm sure you'll have no problem finding customers here!

Ah, but there is always room for orchids! So your house is slowly converted into a greenhouse? It's worth it! Just don't ask my parents about their opinion!

Seriously, you can find room for an orchid or two (or 50+ after a while!) anywhere. I'm in a tiny dorm room and still brought plants with me from home (including 3 orchids, one of which I just took home over Thanksgiving before it got too tall to transport). Look into miniatures. There are minis to fit everyone and everywhere!

Have fun on OB!

[Grandma M]

Welcome We would love to see your pots.

Marilyn

[kenn2008]

Perhaps after the Holidays. I have alot of plants, but they are mostly outside plants. I enjoy putting a seed into the dirt and watch it grow. I have pineapple, avocado. apple, lemon, lime, grapefruit, papaya, and pomegranite.... I am actually giving away alot of them....I don't have room!!! I'm in the process of "cleaning" house and selling things on Ebay. That's how I found out about "Orchid Board". A very nice person who purchased one of my pots off ebay told me about it.