5 Ceramic Plate Molds to Make Unique Tableware (2025)

Growing up, for every birthday, graduation, or insert big celebration here, my mom broke out the trusty, old “you are special today” plate. If this red plate sat at your place setting, the meal was all about you—you were crowned the specialist of them all for one night and one night only. This small, seemingly insignificant ceramic plate celebrated decades worth of birthday, Straight A report cards, World Robotics championships, and the like. 

In the spirit of the “You Are Special Today” plate, I’m on a mission to make my own special plates. Ones that’ll make me smile on an ordinary day, and make the big moments all the more celebratory. To make my tableware dreams a reality, I need some ceramic plate molds to help me out—and I found some awesome ones you’ll want to bring to the studio ASAP. 

6 Pcs Pottery Mold Tools

True to the original “You Are Special Today” plate, I’m thinking of creating a set that have messages on the rim. Whether they say “you are special today” “you did your best” or “everybody has those days” is to be determined, but this six piece pottery mold set will definitely form the foundation. What’s great about this set is that you have range—you can make a set spanning from 5 to 10.9 inches! Whether it’s for the main course or for a slice of cake, this classic mold set is a great investment. 

Bonus tip: you can even stack these molds to create a deeper plate or bowl. And if you go that route, you’ll want to check out The Pottery Toolkit. Their seamless cover prevents any seam lines from showing on your piece. Between the molds and the seamless cover, you’ll be a tableware making machine in no time. 

Flower Pottery Molds for Handbuilding

If you know anything about me, I’m a sucker for flowers. In my ideal world, I’m hosting floral fairy garden tea parties every weekend. So, when I saw these ceramic plate molds, I knew they were the perfect way to keep my floral fantasies alive! With 5 different sizes, you can create a beautiful set of garden-worthy plates. Glaze them in pretty pastels, and you’ve got yourselfan envy-worthy set that could be straight out of an Anthropologie magazine. 

NBEADS 4 Pcs 4 Sizes Ceramics Plate Molds

Do you happen to remember the early 2000s commercial for Zoo Pals? Those fun animal plates were a staple of on-the-go dinners throughout my childhood. So for nostalgia’s sake, I jumped at the opportunity to grab a set of these cat ceramic plate molds. Trace the basic shape and then decorate to your heart’s content—whether your design says calico or tabby, these plates will get two paws up from your dinner guests!

Oval Pottery Molds for Handbuilding

Sometimes you just gotta serve—little hors d’oeuvres and dishes that is! If you’re in your hosting era, an oval ceramic plate mold is the way to go. This set will get you that perfect oblong shape for little treats like bruschetta or caprese salad bites. Plus, with a little hand-painting or special glaze action, they act as both a serving dish and a centerpiece. 

Deep Round Ceramic Pottery Molds

I have this amazing hybrid dinner bowl/plate set from Always. From tacos to salads to pizza, I eat everything out of these bowls. So imagine my delight upon finding these forming molds I can use to replicate them! Catch me making 6 inch, 10 inch, and 12 inch bowl/plates in all sorts of colors to add to my set. 

Wrapping Up: 5 Ceramic Plate Molds to Make Unique Tableware

Step aside boring Target tableware—with any of these plate molds, you’re well on your way to creating unique plates for everything from morning breakfast to celebratory dinners. You deserve your version of the special plate—one that is handcrafted with love and care. Whether it’s a circular plate with a personal message or simply an out of the ordinary shape, these ceramic plate molds will take your tableware game to the next level!