2 of 7 milestones completed
Standardize 3 signature shapes: Flat White Cup, Pasta Bowl, Urn Planter
Mastering reproducible dimensions allows you to quote cafe owners confidently.
Calculate kiln pack economics and break-even batch size
Factor in electricity/wood cost, 8% firing crack allowance, and clay weight.
Conduct water-leach test for lead & food safety certification
Cafes require food-grade assurance. Keep certification photos on your Hunar Card.
Pitch 5 local cafes for 100-piece branded chai kulhar / cup orders
Offer to stamp their cafe logo on the raw base before bisquing.
Set up a weekend pop-up stall at regional Dastkar / Sunday Organic Market
Direct retail customers pay full price and generate high word-of-mouth.
Host 4-person weekend pottery wheel workshops (₹2,000/person for 2 hrs)
Zero extra material cost, high engagement, and creates ardent lifelong collectors.
Launch quarterly 'Limited Batch Drops' of 40 numbered art vases
Scarcity allows you to command ₹3,500 - ₹7,000 per art piece.