Copper Island Clay Works

08/01/2025

Old failed bowl with the bottom cut out, could be useful as a small planter.....

07/16/2025

👀 who else is out and about on this cool damp summer day?

06/11/2025

Is anyone still keeping an eye out for finders keepers?

07/29/2024

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06/05/2024

Who's out exploring today?

05/02/2024

A few new things from the new kiln.

03/19/2024

03/16/2024

The early bird get the worm, I'm here today!

03/16/2024

My pictures do no Justice to these new arrivals from Rakkaus Studio , have to be seen in person to be truly appreciated, don't miss out on your chance to own some of these one of a kind fine art jewelry pieces featuring some of the Keweenaws most treasured gems.

03/05/2024

Excited to have these available in the gallery!

Sneakpeak of what is going on in Rakkaus Studio! Working on some Michigan Greenstone pieces that will be available exclusively at Copper Island Clay Works. Stay tuned for availability details.

Michigan Greenstone is a rare treasure! This Michigan State Gem is commonly called "Greenstone" or "Isle Royale Greenstone". The correct mineral name is Chlorastrolite. It is found chiefly as small rounded pebbles on the beaches of Isle Royale in Lake Superior and also throughout the Keweenaw Peninsula associated with the native copper deposits. It has been prohibited to take Greenstones from Isle Royale since 2000, which is what added to the value of the stones.

Thank you Derek Wanhatalo of Huron Mountain Lapidary for cutting this beautiful Greenstone cab! I appreciate your work my friend!