AI Etsy Pottery Photo Editor
Show the beauty of your handmade ceramics without fighting glaze reflections and studio lighting.
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"My glaze colors finally look online the way they look in my studio. Orders doubled after I redid my listing photos." @MudAndFireCeramics
Built for Etsy Potters & Ceramic Artists
Pottery buyers want to see the glaze, feel the form, and trust the craftsmanship. EditThisPic fixes the lighting issues that plague ceramic photography, tames glaze reflections, and places your pieces in settings that show them at their best. Describe your ideal shot and the AI handles the rest.
Tools Potters Use Most
Remove Reflection
Tame glaze hotspots and unwanted reflections on shiny ceramic surfaces
Enhance Lighting
Fix studio lighting to show glaze colors and form accurately
Change Background
Place pottery in lifestyle scenes or clean studio settings
Remove Background
Isolate pottery pieces for clean catalog-style Etsy listings
How to Edit Your Etsy Pottery Photos
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Upload your pottery photo
Drop your ceramic piece photo into EditThisPic. JPG, PNG, and WebP up to 7MB. Phone photos from your studio or kiln area work fine. Both straight-on and 3/4 angle shots work well for pottery.
Background swaps: 15-30 seconds. Reflection and lighting fixes: 15-20 seconds. -
Describe your ideal pottery listing photo
Type what you want: 'clean white background with soft light showing glaze detail' or 'place on kitchen shelf with other ceramics blurred in background.' Be specific about lighting direction. The AI understands ceramic aesthetics and glaze terminology.
Mention your glaze type: 'show the speckled stoneware glaze' or 'highlight the ash glaze drip pattern.' This helps the AI preserve your signature details. -
Check glaze accuracy and form
Zoom in on the result. Your glaze colors, surface texture, and form should look exactly like the real piece. Check that reflections are controlled but natural. Pottery should still look like pottery, not a digital render.
If glaze colors look off, add 'maintaining the exact original glaze color and surface quality' to your next prompt. -
Refine handles and rim details
Mug handles, bowl rims, and pulled spouts can be tricky edges. If the AI blurred your handle detail or smoothed a hand-pulled rim, tap markers on those areas and regenerate for crisp edges.
For mugs, always check the handle attachment point. Markers here help preserve that handmade connection detail buyers love.
Copy-Paste Prompts for Pottery Sellers
replace background with clean white studio backdrop, soft directional light from upper left showing glaze texture and ceramic form, natural shadow at base
Directional light from one side reveals glaze depth better than flat even lighting.
place on clean kitchen counter, soft morning light from window, blurred kitchen shelves in background, warm inviting atmosphere, keep glaze colors accurate
Lifestyle shots help mug buyers imagine their morning coffee in your handmade piece.
reduce the harsh glaze reflections and hotspots while keeping the natural ceramic sheen, improve lighting to be soft and even
You want to reduce glare, not eliminate all shine. Pottery should still look glazed.
replace background with dark charcoal gray seamless backdrop, dramatic soft side lighting from left highlighting the ceramic form and glaze surface
Dark backgrounds make light-colored glazes glow and add perceived value for higher-end pieces.
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place on natural linen tablecloth, soft overhead natural light, elegant dining setting with subtle cutlery blurred in background
Dinnerware looks best in its intended context. Buyers need to see it on a table.
enhance lighting inside the bowl to show the interior glaze pattern clearly, soft even light from above, reduce dark shadows inside
Interior glaze shots are a huge selling point. Buyers want to see what they'll eat from.
place vase on clean white surface with a few dried flower stems inside, soft natural light from right, minimalist aesthetic showing the vase form
Flowers add context to vases but keep them simple so the pottery stays the star.
replace background with smooth light gray concrete surface, even soft lighting from above, clean modern aesthetic matching collection style
Use the same prompt for every piece in a collection. Consistency signals professionalism.
| Edit Type | Prompt | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean studio | replace background with white, soft directional light showing glaze texture |
20s | Try This → |
| Fix reflections | reduce glaze reflections and hotspots, keep natural ceramic sheen |
15s | Try This → |
| Kitchen lifestyle | place on kitchen counter, morning window light, cozy coffee atmosphere |
25s | Try This → |
| Dark gallery | dark charcoal background, dramatic side lighting highlighting ceramic form |
20s | Try This → |
Real Pottery Seller Transformations
Ceramic mug studio shot
Handmade stoneware mug photographed on pottery studio wheel. One prompt created a clean, professional listing that shows the glaze beautifully.
replace background with clean white studio backdrop, soft directional light from left showing the speckled glaze texture and mug form, natural shadow at base
Bowl with interior glaze visible
Handmade ramen bowl with stunning interior glaze pattern. Lighting enhanced to show both the outside form and the inside beauty.
enhance lighting to show interior glaze pattern clearly with soft overhead light, reduce harsh shadows, clean white background
Mug in morning coffee scene
Standard studio shot of a handmade mug transformed into a cozy morning coffee lifestyle photo that tells a story.
place on rustic wooden kitchen table, soft morning window light from right, cozy morning coffee atmosphere with blurred kitchen in background
Common Pottery Photo Issues
Glaze colors look completely different after editing
Why: Ceramic glazes are highly reflective and pick up color from their surroundings. A new background changes what the glaze reflects, shifting the apparent color.
replace background with [your choice], maintaining exact original glaze colors and ceramic surface quality
Name your glaze: 'keeping the celadon green glaze exactly as fired.' Specific color names anchor the AI.
Mug handle looks blurry or distorted
Why: Handles are thin, curved elements that can confuse edge detection, especially against complex backgrounds.
Tap markers on the mug handle and attachment points, then regenerate preserving all handle details sharply
Always check handles at full zoom. One marker on the handle and one on each attachment point usually fixes this.
Interior of bowl or cup is too dark
Why: Concave shapes create deep shadows that phone cameras can't expose for while also keeping the exterior visible.
enhance lighting to brighten the interior of the bowl while keeping exterior lighting balanced, show interior glaze clearly
Mention 'soft overhead light' specifically. That's the direction that naturally illuminates bowl interiors.
Pottery looks like a digital render instead of handmade
Why: Over-processing can remove the subtle irregularities that signal handmade quality: slight wobbles, tool marks, thickness variation.
replace background with [your choice], preserving all handmade character including subtle irregularities, tool marks, and organic form
Add 'keep the handmade character' to any prompt. Buyers pay premium for imperfections that prove it's handcrafted.
Shadow inside mug or under rim looks unnatural
Why: The AI-generated shadow direction may conflict with the lighting on your ceramic piece, creating an uncanny look.
replace background with [your choice], with natural soft shadow matching the existing light direction on the pottery
Note where the highlights are on your glaze. Tell the AI: 'light from upper left matching the glaze highlight.'
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I photograph pottery without getting glaze reflections?
You don't need to avoid reflections entirely. Upload your photo and prompt: 'reduce harsh glaze reflections while keeping natural ceramic sheen.' The AI softens hotspots without making your pottery look matte. Some reflection is good because it shows buyers the glaze is glossy and properly fired.
How do I show the scale of my pottery without holding it?
Use context clues in your prompt: 'place mug on kitchen counter next to standard coffee maker, blurred in background' or 'place bowl on dining table with fork beside it.' Everyday objects in the scene give buyers instant scale reference without needing a ruler in the shot.
What lighting works best for showing glaze detail?
Soft directional light from one side (not straight on). Prompt: 'soft directional light from upper left showing glaze texture.' This creates subtle shadows that reveal the depth and movement in your glaze without harsh hotspots. Avoid flat even lighting, it makes glazes look dull.
Can the AI fix kiln marks or firing imperfections?
Yes. For minor marks you want removed: 'clean up the small kiln mark on the base.' But consider keeping imperfections that show authenticity. Many pottery buyers value visible craftsmanship. If in doubt, keep them and mention them in your listing description.
Should I photograph pottery from above or at eye level?
Both angles work. Eye level (3/4 angle) shows form and glaze depth. Overhead shows interior glaze and rim shape. Take both, then use EditThisPic to create clean, professional versions of each. Etsy allows 10 photos per listing, so use multiple angles.
How do I make my entire pottery collection look consistent?
Save one prompt and use it for every piece: 'clean white backdrop, soft light from upper left, natural shadow at base.' Same prompt = same look. Then update your entire shop in one session. Consistency makes your shop look curated and professional.
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