Pinterest keywords for Etsy ceramics sellers
These are researched ideas to test in Pinterest search, not search-volume data. Type each one into Pinterest’s search bar and look at the suggestions it offers, or check it in Pinterest Trends, before building pins around it.
Glaze names, clay bodies and forms all show up in pottery searches: "speckled stoneware mug", "handmade ceramic dinnerware set", "wabi sabi bud vase". Because handmade pieces vary, buyers also look for words that signal a piece was made by hand rather than in a factory.
Gift searches
People shopping for someone else, by recipient or relationship.
- handmade mug gift for coffee lover
- pottery gift for mom
- ceramic ring dish gift
- custom name mug handmade
- ceramic gift for tea lover
- wedding gift dinnerware set
- ceramic planter gift
- ceramic olive oil dispenser gift
Style searches
People shopping by look, material or aesthetic.
- speckled stoneware mug
- wabi sabi bud vase
- handmade ceramic dinnerware set
- matte black ceramic bowl
- rustic pottery serving bowl
- reactive glaze mug
- fluted ceramic vase
- hand built pottery plate
- pastel ceramic cups
- ceramic spoon rest
Occasion searches
People shopping for a date or event.
- thanksgiving serving platter
- handmade christmas mug
- mothers day pottery
- wedding registry pottery
- ceramic pumpkin for fall
- ceramic easter egg
- spring bud vase
- holiday pottery gift
- tea party ceramics
Using them in pin titles and descriptions
- Name the clay and glaze ("speckled stoneware", "matte white glaze"), because pottery buyers recognise and search those terms.
- Give capacity in ounces or millilitres for mugs and bowls in the description.
- Say whether pieces are dishwasher and microwave safe, as that settles it for many buyers.
- Use "handmade" or "wheel thrown" in the title, and mention that each piece varies slightly.
Pinterest allows titles up to 100 characters, and only the first 40 or so may show in feeds (Pinterest product specs), so put the main keyword first.
Example pin
Speckled Stoneware Mug, Handmade Wheel Thrown Coffee Mug Gift
A wheel thrown mug in speckled stoneware with a creamy satin glaze and a comfortable thumb rest. Holds about 12 oz. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Each mug varies slightly in shape and speckle, which is part of the charm.
Board names that read like searches
- Handmade Mug Inspiration
- Speckled Stoneware Finds
- Wabi Sabi Pottery
- Ceramic Dinnerware Sets
- Bud Vase Ideas
- Pottery Gift Ideas
A keyword mistake to avoid
Avoid showing decorative pieces in food photos or calling them "food safe" unless the glaze really is: buyers searching for dinnerware will trust the photo. Label decorative work clearly.
Keep going
Pinterest marketing for Etsy ceramics sellers covers what pins well and how often to pin. For the bigger picture, read how to promote home decor on pinterest. The free pin title generator and board name generator turn these into finished pins.
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