About Us

Handmade in Marshalltown

Nestled in the heart of Marshalltown, Iowa, where we call home 🏠.

78 Pottery was born from a deep love of handmade things. Every piece that leaves the studio carries the mark of human hands — the gentle chatter on sides, the subtle ripple of a thrown wall, the quiet imperfection that makes each piece entirely unique.

The Pottery Process

I am a hand thrower. That means every mug, bowl, vase, and vessel is shaped one at a time on the wheel! no molds, no shortcuts, no two pieces exactly alike. I believe there is something profoundly meaningful about holding an object that someone made with their hands, and I try to put that intention into every piece I create. I don't sand the finger prints off, I leave the marks that remind us that it was made by a human touch.

Our pottery is more than functional, it is an experience. When we started putting soy candles inside our hand-thrown vessels... something magical happened. From the warm crackle of the  wood wick, and the beauty of handmade candle pot. They just came together in a way that felt completely right.

Naturally Fragrant

Our candles are poured with clean-burning soy wax and fitted with elegant wood wicks that crackle softly as they burn. All of our scents are unique, powerful, and exquisitely perfected. We spent days designing and deciding on what fragrances would stand the test of time and meet our high expectations. They are especially crafted to fill a room with something that lingers long after the flame goes out. Every scent, every candle, every box, every label is thought out with love, care and passion.

Beyond candles, our signature scent collection also comes in other forms such as; room mists, car diffusers, and soaps! Each one thoughtfully made with the same care we bring to our pottery. And our goats milk soaps? Made with natural ingredients that are as gentle as they are luxurious.

Rooted in Community

You can find us at the Cartwright Farmers Market  The Madrid Farmers Market most Saturdays, where we love connecting with our neighbors, sharing our work, and bringing our little handmade joys with us.

Made for You

Whether you are drawn to the beauty of a hand-thrown mug, the crackle of a soy candle, or the softness of a goats milk soap, everything we make is created with one purpose, to share the things that we believe in and care about with you.

Thank you for being here. Thank you for supporting handmade products like ours. Thank you for supporting our small business. Thank you for appreciating what we appreciate. We are so glad to have the support we do!

- Tyler and Paige