# ClayMade — Ceramic project manager

> Ceramic project management app for tracking artwork progress and details. (iPhone/iPad app by Brian Cerceo.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/claymade/id6458539535 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Brian Cerceo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533377934)
- Category: Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 61 App Store ratings · 31 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 114 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-05-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/claymade/id6458539535/reviews.md

## What is ClayMade?

Capture every detail of your ceramic work from inspiration to completed piece. Track photos, stages, finishes, firings, and rich notes in one beautifully simple app. Sign in to sync your work across devices or keep it local on your device.


FEATURES

Cloud Sync – Sign in with Apple or Google to back up and access your pieces across all your devices.

Stage Tracking – Capture a detailed record of each piece and its progression through your workflow.

Moodboards – Collect and organize ideas and inspiration for upcoming pieces.

Flexible Configuration – Customize stages, clay bodies, finishes, and more to match the way you work.

Piece Quantity – Track multiple copies batch projects under a single piece.

Piece Finishes – Document the surface treatments, application, areas, and notes used for each finish layer of you piece.

Piece Firings – Add firing details including type, cone, atmosphere, and notes.

Clay & Finished Weight – Record both starting clay weight and finished weight.

Tags – Organize pieces into custom collections for easy browsing and filtering.

Archive – Keep focus on active work by archiving older or completed pieces.

Time Tracker – Log time spent per piece to help understand your effort and efficiency.

Image Cropping - Use the crop editor to focus in on specific details or pieces within an image.

Rich Notes – Format piece notes with headings, checklists, lists, and links. Check off tasks right along side of your pieces.

Image Gallery – Browse all your piece photos in a full grid view.

Data Backups – Your data protected. Back up and restore your data instantly any time you need to.

Shrinkage Calculator – Estimate fired dimensions before or after the kiln.

New Piece Workflow – Customize and reorder the steps shown when adding a new piece to match your process.

Flexible Sorting – Sort by recently used, most used, or name across forms, clay bodies, tags, and more.

Quick Actions – Move a piece to the next stage, add a photo, or duplicate it without leaving the list.

Powerful Search – Find any piece by name, tag, clay body, stage, and more. Pull down on the home screen for instant access.

Trash – Deleted pieces go to Trash first, so nothing is lost by accident.


PRO FEATURES

Sales – Add pieces for sale, set pricing and inventory, check out with discounts and sales tax, track transactions, and view trends sales insights.

Bulk Editing – Long-press to select multiple pieces and apply actions all at once.

Maker Insights – A personal dashboard showing your making trends, habits, and output over time.

Sales Insights – A dashboard of revenue, best sellers, inventory sold, and trends across your completed sales.

Firing Services – Add your studio or community firing pricing and estimate firing fees on each piece by weight, dimensions, shelf space, or flat rate.

Cost Estimation – Estimate production cost per piece from your hourly rate, time tracked, and firing fees.

Product Export – Create product CSV to import into online stores (Squarespace, Shopify, Etsy, or Big Cartel)

Line Sheet – Export a customized PDF of your products to share with shops, galleries, and wholesale buyers.


Terms of Use
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Stage Tracking
- Flexible Configuration
- Piece Finishes Documentation
- Firing Details
- Time Tracker
- Rich Notes
- Shrinkage Calculator

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Plan – 1 year | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan – 1 month | $6.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 31)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/claymade/id6458539535/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Amazing!

*2026-07-20*

One of my new favorite resources. I recently started ceramics and was just looking for something to keep track of all my pieces in the studio. The app is that and so much more. I love the inspiration board and clay shrinkage features. All with a really easy interface and cute little characters the pop up here and there

### 4/5 — Useful app

*2026-06-17*

Great tool for keeping track of your pieces as they move through the project lifecycle.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much! We're always working to improve. If you ever have any needs or further feedback, reach out through the Help Center in the app anytime.

### 5/5 — BEST pottery project log/tracker app EVER

*2026-05-18*

I LOVE this app! I recently switched to ClayMade and can’t say enough good things about the it and Brian, the creator/developer. He went above and beyond helping me migrate my old pieces into the app. The level of detailed automation in ClayMade is such a timesaver. The fact that Brian is constantly making updates and enhancements is not only amazing but also SO reassuring. (The other app I was using was last updated 5 years ago. So, whenever there was a iOS update, I would cross my fingers hope the app would still work.) If you are a potter or ceramic artist, this app is a must. Don’t hesitate, it is 100% worth it. Not only are you supporting Brian by giving him the means to keep doing what he’s doing…but also you’ll be supporting all of us who use it.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for this review, it genuinely means the world! It's verrry rewarding to hear that the migration support and the automation features are making a real difference in your workflow. And yes, we're committed to keeping ClayMade actively updated... no crossed fingers required! 
Reviews like yours are exactly what keep us going. So grateful to have you in the ClayMade community!

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2026-05-12*

Great way to organize pottery projects, and super helpful and responsive customer support!

**Developer response:** Thank you!! We're so glad ClayMade is helping you stay organized, and really appreciate your feedback about our support. We're always here if you need anything. Happy making!

### 5/5 — 10/10

*2026-04-14, version 1.2.4*

ClayLab wishes

### 5/5 — Overall LOVE

*2026-04-13*

Overall, I love this app!! It keeps things super organized and I love how the tiles move through the process. Only thing I wish was that you can log in and it saves things!

**Developer response:** Thank you, so glad you're loving ClayMade! Great news, login and cloud syncing are already here! If you haven't seen it yet, head to your profile and login to your free account! If there are any questions definitely reach out to us in the Help Center.

### 1/5 — Stay away from the latest update

*2026-04-09*

I am beyond frustrated. I’ve used this app for a while to keep track of my important records, and I woke up this morning to find that it had updated itself without even asking for my permission.
I thought I had accidentally deleted something or pressed the wrong button. I spent an hour blaming myself, but then I started reading the other recent reviews and realized it wasn't me at all.

**Developer response:** We completely understand your frustration, and we're so sorry for the stress! What looked like missing data was actually a syncing delay from our Cloud update, all data has been recovered. If anything still looks off, reach out through the Help Center and we'll sort it out!

### 1/5 — New Update Locks Features Behind a Paid Subscription

*2026-04-03*

You used to be able to add unlimited images or your work. Now you have to pay a subscription to add more than 6 progress photos.

**Developer response:** Thank you for the feedback! We've actually increased the free tier to 10 images per project based on input like yours. ClayMade is built and maintained by a small two-person team, and the subscription helps us keep the app free and accessible for everyone. We hope you'll stick with us!

### 5/5 — A couple of bugs

*2026-03-30*

I find that if I enter a stage wrong I can’t delete the wrong one. I can enter a new one but I seem to be stuck with the wrong one too. I wish there was a way to merge duplicate entries. I find I have one at bisque then mistakenly entered it again as a competed pot. Then I can’t merge the two. At least I don’t know how. Also the the tabs are a little buggy. When I press greenware or any tab that came with the app it works, but if I press a tab that I created, the app crashes

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for the review and for taking the time to share! The good news is that the tab bugginess  has been fixed. For managing stages this can be done through Makers Settings via the gear icon. If you need we'd be happy to walk you through it! You can always reach out to us in the Help Center and we'll get you sorted.

### 1/5 — Update erased everything

*2026-03-29, version 1.2.4*

I loved this app and used it for everything… the update deleted all my data. Please help! This is the only spot I had all my glaze combinations.

## Frequently asked questions about ClayMade

### What does ClayMade do?

ClayMade is a project management application designed specifically for ceramic artists. It allows users to meticulously track every stage of their ceramic work, from the initial clay preparation to the final finished piece. You can document details like materials, firing information, notes, and even the time spent on each project.

### What are the key features of ClayMade?

Key features include detailed stage tracking, flexible configuration for custom workflows, documentation of piece finishes and firings, a time tracker for logging work hours, rich notes with formatting options, and a shrinkage calculator. It also offers cloud sync, data backups, and powerful search capabilities.

### Is ClayMade free to use?

The app offers a free version with core project tracking functionalities. However, it also includes 'Pro Features' which provide advanced capabilities like Maker Insights, bulk editing, and customized new piece workflows. These Pro Features are available through in-app purchases.

### What kind of devices is ClayMade compatible with?

The application supports cloud sync through sign-in with Apple or Google, indicating compatibility across multiple devices. This allows users to access and back up their project data seamlessly across their different devices.

### How can ClayMade help me manage my ceramic studio?

ClayMade helps streamline your studio workflow by providing a centralized system for all your project information. You can easily track progress, organize pieces with tags, archive completed work, and analyze your making habits with Pro features. This detailed record-keeping can improve efficiency and understanding of your creative process.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.3 — 2026-08-25

- Minor bug fixes and improvements

### 1.4.2 — 2026-08-22

- Clay Weight is supported in New Piece Workflow
- Clay Weight is included in the summary page when adding a new piece
- Minor improvements to Sales feature
- Minor UX improvements

### 1.4.1 — 2026-08-18

- Max number of finishes per piece increased to 20
- Clay weight page configurable from the New Piece Workflow
- Clay weight field added to summary page when adding a new piece
- Minor bug fixes and improvements

### 1.4.0 — 2026-08-12

- Minor UI improvements
- Minor bug fixes and improvements

### 1.3.9 — 2026-08-11

- Export products to CSV to import into online stores (Squarespace, Shopify, Etsy, or Big Cartel)
- Improve tablet styling
- Minor bug fixes and improvements

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