What you can make · Home & craft
Custom ceramics & glass
Handmade mugs and vases, plates, printed tiles, etched glass. What they cost by quantity, the ways to get them made, what manufacturers need from you, and who makes them.
Commish turns your idea, or a photo of something close, into a spec with request images and a price ladder, then collects quotes from the manufacturers you pick. Free; you pay the manufacturer directly. In ChatGPT, install Commish once, then describe what you want.
What it costs
| Quantity | Per piece | Total | Cheapest way |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 pc | $30-$250 | $30-$250 | Handmade by a potter / glass artist |
| 10 pcs | $26-$175 | $260-$1,750 | Handmade by a potter / glass artist |
| 50 pcs | $26-$171 | $1,300-$8,550 | Handmade by a potter / glass artist |
| 100 pcs | $6-$23 | $600-$2,300 | Slip-cast or decal batch |
| 500 pcs | $3.42-$12.93 | $1,710-$6,465 | Slip-cast or decal batch |
| 1,000 pcs | $2.80-$10.55 | $2,800-$10,550 | Slip-cast or decal batch |
Planning ranges in US dollars, including one-time setup (screens, molds, samples), before shipping and import duties. Real quotes depend on size, colors and materials.
Ways to get it made
Handmade by a potter / glass artist
Slip-cast or decal batch
Design rules
- Handmade pieces vary slightly; clay shrinks 10-15% in the kiln.
- Dishware needs food-safe, lead-free glazes.
What manufacturers need from you
- Item
- Size
- Glaze colors (optional)
- Decoration (optional): hand-painted, decal, carved, etched
- Food use? (optional): yes, no (decor)
Files
- Concept images
- Dimensions
Safety and legal checks
- Dishware must meet food-safety limits for lead/cadmium (FDA, California Prop 65, EU).
Who makes it
Manufacturers Commish works with for this, in a fixed order. You can also ask any manufacturer to quote through Commish, including local shops.
Etsy (custom-order sellers)
Message 2-3 sellers who take custom orders, with your design link.
Search Etsy ↗Zazzle
Huge catalog of customizable products; good for one-off gifts.
Search Zazzle ↗Alibaba.com (RFQ)
Post a Request for Quotation or message verified suppliers; pay for a sample first and use Trade Assurance.
Search Alibaba.com ↗IndiaMART
Post a buy requirement to get quotes from Indian manufacturers.
Search IndiaMART ↗Get quotes for your own design
Describe it in chat and Commish writes the spec, shows the price at each quantity and sends it to the manufacturers you choose. They reply on a private link, no account needed.
Do you make this? List your company free and get quote requests with a full spec.