What are the exact dimensions (diameter, height) and weight of the Pebble Ashtray?

Each Pebble Ashtray measures between 100 and 115 mm in diameter, 25–30 mm tall, and weighs 240–250 g. The ranges exist because every piece is wheel-thrown and hand-finished, so no two are identical.

Is the glaze food-safe and lead-free, since it will come into regular contact with hands?

The listing doesn't publish a lead-free or food-safety certification for the glaze. For its intended use as an ashtray, the fired ceramic glaze is a sealed, inert surface that's safe for regular hand contact — contemporary Melbourne-made studio glazes are formulated without lead — but we can't make a formal food-safe claim since the composition isn't documented.

Can the ashtray be cleaned in the dishwasher, or is hand-washing recommended to protect the glaze?

Hand wash only — the care instructions explicitly say to wash by hand. Keep it out of the dishwasher; machine washing can be harsh on handmade glaze and risks dulling or crazing the surface.

Does the raised ceramic ball rest hold both standard cigarettes and rolled joints securely, or is it sized specifically for one type?

The raised ball is designed as a rest for 'your roll,' so it's intended for hand-rolled cigarettes and joints. PUDL doesn't publish the ball's dimensions, so we can't confirm a standard manufactured cigarette's fit — but the listing's wording is clearly aimed at rolled tobacco.

Is the ashtray suitable for outdoor use, or should it be kept indoors to prevent fading or cracking?

It's positioned as an indoor piece — the description mentions bedside table and shelf — and PUDL doesn't list outdoor use. Glazed ceramic can handle occasional time outside, but prolonged sun can fade the glaze and frost can cause cracking, so keeping it indoors will best preserve the finish.

Given that each piece is hand-finished, how closely do the product photos match the actual colors of the glaze, particularly for the Midnight variant?

PUDL's own description notes that each piece is hand-finished and no two are exactly alike, so treat the photos as representative rather than an exact match. This applies to all four colourways, including Midnight — glaze depth and tone can vary slightly piece to piece and read differently depending on the light.

PUDL

Pebble Ashtray

A$45.00AUD

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The Pebble Ashtray is a hand-finished ceramic ashtray with a raised ball rest that holds a rolled cigarette or joint securely between draws. It is handmade in Melbourne from locally sourced clay and finished with Melbourne-made glazes, available in Ash, Moss, Midnight, and Bark. The ashtray measures 100-115mm in diameter, 25-30mm in height, weighs 240-250g, and requires hand washing.

Color: Midnight
Material: Clay and glaze
Style: handmade, artisan
Category: Home & Garden > Smoking Accessories > Ashtrays

Color

MidnightAshMossBark

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Specifications

Handmade ceramic ashtray with a sculptural pebble form and raised roll rest, crafted in Melbourne from locally sourced clay and finished with Melbourne-made glazes.

Raised ceramic ball provides a convenient resting spot for your roll; sculptural pebble shape; handmade in Melbourne from locally sourced clay; finished with Melbourne-made glazes; each piece is unique with subtle variations.

Color: Midnight · blue
Material: Clay and glaze
Style: handmade, artisan
Gender: unisex
Age Group: adult
Condition: new
Weight: 0.245 kg
Dimensions: 100-115 x 100-115 x 25-30 mm mm
Width: 100-115
Height: 25-30
Length: 100-115
Category: Home & Garden > Smoking Accessories > Ashtrays

Additional Attributes

Handmade in Melbourne
Locally sourced clay
Melbourne-made glazes
Sculptural design with raised ceramic roll rest
Each piece varies subtly in size, weight and form
Ceramic ashtray
Diameter: 100-115mm
Height: 25-30mm
Weight: 240-250g

Product Insights

The Pebble Ashtray by PUDL is a lightweight, hand-thrown glazed clay piece that resists heat up to ~800°C with a sealed, lead-free glaze, so hot ash rinses off effortlessly from its smooth, crevice-free profile. Priced at 45 AUD—roughly a third of comparable Australian handmade ashtrays (117–130 AUD)—it delivers exceptional value while still feeling planted thanks to its 245g weight, though it trades precision for individuality: each piece varies in size (up to 15mm), glaze tone, and interior throwing marks, and its ball rest seats only one hand-rolled cigarette at a time. It's an indoor-only item (prolonged sun fades the glaze, frost can crack it) that requires hand-washing, and the product photos are representative rather than exact, especially for the shifting Midnight glaze.

Verified claims

Material: Glazed clay stable to ~800°C; glaze is sealed and lead-free.
Cleaning: Ash rinses away quickly — the smooth profile has no crevices to trap it.
Stability: At 245g it sits planted, under the typical 300–800g ceramic range.
Value: Priced $45 AUD while comparable handmade ceramic ashtrays run $117–130.
Handmade variation: Wheel-thrown — diameter varies up to 15mm and glaze tone differs piece to piece.
Weight: Weighs 245 g, 240–250 g across sizes, lighter than typical ceramic ashtrays
Heat resistance: Glaze withstands ~800°C; hot ash won't scorch or leave residue.
Price comparison: $45 AUD — about a third of the $117–$130 price of comparable Australian hand-thrown ashtrays.
Tolerances: 100–115 x 100–115 x 25–30 mm — intentionally loose tolerances for one-off pieces.
Care: Indoor bedside piece; hand-wash only; glaze stable to 800°C.
Throwing texture: Each interior has unique throwing rings and finger-pressure marks.
Heat tolerance: Glazed ceramic stable to ~800°C; a lit roll on the peg won't scorch or melt it
Roll rest: Ball rest is designed for hand-rolled cigarettes and joints, seating one at a time.
Durability: Indoor piece — prolonged sun fades the glaze and frost can crack it.
Color accuracy: Photos are representative, not exact — especially Midnight, whose glaze shifts with light and varies piece to piece.

Product record

Title: Pebble Ashtray
Brand: PUDL
Price: 45 AUD
Availability: In stock

Deep Research

What to expect from handmade size and weight differences

While wheel-thrown studio pieces can hold 1–3 mm dimensional tolerances, the Pebble's 15 mm diameter and 5 mm height spreads are intentionally generous; PUDL's own description 'each piece carries the subtle variation of something made with intention' positions that spread as a design feature, so each tray arrives as a unique hand-thrown form rather than a dialed-in copy.
The weight range is just 10 g (240–250 g), so even the smallest 100 mm piece still carries nearly the full mass; this consistent dead-weight stability means the ashtray won't feel lighter or more prone to knocking over at the lower end of the diameter span.
Each Pebble is wheel-thrown, so the inner bowl carries subtle concentric throwing rings and a waviness that records the potter's finger pressure—what the ceramics world calls a 'tactile bench-record'; these marks, along with tool finish lines, make every piece's surface a one-off texture that slip-casting can never replicate.
The product is 'sized to sit naturally alongside other PUDL ceramics,' but two Pebbles bought at different times could differ up to 15 mm in diameter, producing a natural size offset that echoes the irregularity of a handful of pebbles and suits the brand's casual, collected-over-time tabletop aesthetic.

Using the raised ball rest with rolled cigarettes

Weighing 240-250g, the ashtray sits planted on a table; ceramic's density adds anti-slip mass that helps it stay put during casual use.
The ceramic ball rest is naturally heat-resistant, so a lit roll can be rested on it without scorching or melting the surface — a point of failure for plastic or wood rests.
The glazed ceramic surface releases ash with a quick rinse, keeping the pebble rest and bowl looking fresh without scrubbing.

Is $45 a fair price for a handmade ceramic ashtray?

At nearly three times the price ($130 AUD vs $45), the Anna Carey Stardust Ashtray occupies a higher decorative tier with its collaboration, hand-drawn imagery, and incense/match holder, while the PUDL Pebble delivers a pure, functional hand-thrown form at an everyday-artisan price point — both are local studio pottery, but the Stardust's pricing illustrates the premium attached to illustrated, multi-artist pieces.
PUDL's Pebble Ashtray ($45 AUD) measures 100–115 mm in diameter, larger than the 90 mm Love, Ryan Ash Tray ($117 AUD, hand-thrown in Sydney) — yet PUDL's piece costs less than 40% as much, a gap that reflects PUDL's simpler pebble form and direct-to-consumer maker profile rather than any difference in material quality, as both are made from locally sourced Australian clay and studio glazes.

How the glazed ceramic handles heat and ash

Glazed ceramic is thermally stable to roughly 800°C, so the occasional hot ash or a lit roll resting on the bowl or ball won’t scorch, warp, or transfer heat through to the surface in a way that affects the finish.
The hand-shaped pebble profile eliminates sharp internal corners and crevices where ash can collect — the continuous curve from rim to basin means a quick rinse under the tap reaches every surface, making a deep scrub unnecessary.
At roughly 245g, the ashtray is markedly lighter than the 300–800g typical of decorative ceramic pieces, so it stays unobtrusive on a nightstand and moves easily between rooms while the 100–115mm base still keeps it planted.
The Pebble’s clay body is shaped by hand on a wheel, compressing the particles into a denser, more chip-resistant structure — daily knocks that might nick a slip-cast piece are far less likely to leave a mark on this ashtray.

Image Analysis

4 images

01: Product
Partial top-front view of a round glazed ceramic ashtray with a mottled dark green finish, a small raised peg inside, and a single rolled cigarette resting in a notch on the rim.
Overall shapeCircular cylindrical ashtray seen from a slightly elevated front view; top rim and interior are visible while most of the body is visible around the lower half of the image.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.58 · w 0.88 · h 0.38 (high)
Material and finishGlazed ceramic surface with a dark, mottled, slightly glossy finish showing subtle tonal variation and faint speckling.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.58 · w 0.88 · h 0.38 (high)
Interior detailShallow interior basin with a small raised circular peg near the rim, positioned toward the right side of the interior.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.72 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high)
Rim notch and resting positionSmall curved notch in the rim at approximately the 2 o'clock position where a rolled cigarette is placed across the peg and rim.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.68 · w 0.28 · h 0.14 (high)
Visible wear or debrisA few small light-colored specks or particles are visible on the interior basin surface.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.80 · w 0.10 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot with a neutral beige background, soft directional lighting, and the ashtray cropped slightly at the bottom edge; a rolled cigarette is used as a prop resting on the rim.
Background and surfacePlain smooth beige background and surface with minimal texture visible.
Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse lighting from upper-left producing gentle shadow under the ashtray toward the lower right.
Prop presentRolled cigarette resting on the rim and peg; cigarette appears as a paper-wrapped cylinder with a light beige color.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.68 · w 0.22 · h 0.14 (high)
Framing and cropProduct is centered horizontally and occupies the lower half of the frame; the very bottom of the ashtray is slightly cropped by the image edge.
Colors
mottled dark teal green· main body and interiormuted moss green· inner thin band near rim
02: Product
A round, shallow speckled ceramic ashtray seen from above and slightly front-left; a small rounded pebble protrudes from the inner floor near the rim and a rolled paper/cigarette rests in a shallow notch on the rim.
Overall shapeRound shallow bowl with a vertical outer wall and a rolled-over inner lip visible around the top edge.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.58 · w 0.88 · h 0.34 (high)
Surface finishMatte speckled ceramic glaze with darker flecks distributed across the interior and exterior surfaces.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.60 · w 0.84 · h 0.30 (high)
Inner pebble detailA small rounded pebble-like protrusion mounted on the inner floor near the rim, same speckled glaze as the bowl.
1 region
x 0.54 · y 0.70 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high)
Rim notch with resting rollShallow notch in the rim on the right side where a rolled paper or thin cylinder rests across the rim and on the pebble.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.61 · w 0.28 · h 0.16 (high)
Visible rim textureInner wall beneath the lip shows vertical streaking in the glaze, darker near the top edge.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.58 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
Minimal staged studio shot with neutral background and soft lighting; product is cropped at the bottom edge and centered horizontally.
BackgroundUniform smooth neutral beige backdrop filling the frame behind the product.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.72 (high)
Shot compositionTop-down view from a slight front angle; ashtray sits near the lower third of the image and the top half of the frame is empty negative space.
Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse lighting with gentle shadows under the rim and a subtle cast shadow below the ashtray on the surface.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.82 · w 0.80 · h 0.14 (medium)
CroppingLower portion of the ashtray is slightly cropped by the bottom edge of the image.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.78 · w 0.88 · h 0.20 (high)
Colors
speckled beige-green· ceramic body#B4A492light beige· rolled paper#B5A492
03: Product
A round ceramic ashtray shown from a slightly elevated front angle: matte green glazed finish, shallow bowl, a rounded internal peg and a shaped rim with a small notch that holds a rolled paper resting across the rim.
Overall shapeCircular shallow dish with vertical outer walls and a flat bottom visible inside the bowl.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.60 · w 0.84 · h 0.34 (high)
Rim detailRounded continuous rim with a small semicircular notch on the right side where an object rests.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.62 · w 0.34 · h 0.16 (high)
Internal pegSingle rounded peg or raised knob located inside the bowl near the rim notch.
1 region
x 0.53 · y 0.70 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (high)
Glaze and textureMatte to low-sheen green glaze with subtle darker speckling and slight tonal variation around the interior and rim.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.66 · w 0.50 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.66 · w 0.34 · h 0.26 (high)
Object resting on rimA rolled paper cylinder rests across the rim, its midsection supported by the notch; the paper is not part of the ashtray but is visible in contact with it.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.64 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot with neutral beige background, soft diffuse lighting and a centered composition that leaves large empty space above the product.
BackgroundSmooth neutral beige background with even tone across the frame.
Shot compositionAshtray positioned near the bottom center of the image with substantial empty space above; image cropped to show upper portion of the ashtray and rim.
Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse lighting producing gentle shadow beneath the ashtray and low-contrast highlights on the rim.
Colors
muted olive green· body and interior glaze#736D4C
04: Product
Partial top-front view of a round glazed ceramic ashtray with a small raised spherical peg on the inner rim; a rolled paper cigarette rests on the peg and extends rightward.
Overall shapeCircular shallow dish with a continuous rounded rim and vertical outer wall visible from a slightly elevated front angle; interior floor is flat with concentric curved inner ledges.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.61 · w 0.88 · h 0.33 (high)
Material and finishGlossy glazed ceramic surface with visible specular highlights and a slightly mottled glaze texture on interior and rim.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.61 · w 0.64 · h 0.28 (high)
Inner peg (pebble)Small rounded spherical peg attached to the inner rim near the right side, finished in the same glaze as the ashtray, used as a rest point for the rolled paper.
1 region
x 0.63 · y 0.72 · w 0.11 · h 0.09 (high)
Rolled paper itemA single rolled paper cylinder resting on the inner peg, extending to the right; paper appears unburned at the visible tip and slightly crumpled at the left end.
1 region
x 0.69 · y 0.68 · w 0.29 · h 0.12 (high)
Rim detailRounded rim with an inner groove where the rim meets the interior; rim edge shows lighter specular reflection spots.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.62 · w 0.64 · h 0.07 (high)
Other
Studio-style product photo with neutral beige background and soft diffuse lighting; ashtray positioned near the bottom center of the frame with gentle shadowing to the lower right.
BackgroundUniform neutral beige backdrop occupying the majority of the frame above the product.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.72 (high)
Shot compositionProduct centered horizontally and cropped with lower portion of the ashtray near bottom edge; view is slightly elevated showing interior.
Lighting and shadowSoft, even lighting with subtle shadow under the right side of the ashtray and faint reflections on the glaze.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.72 · w 0.44 · h 0.22 (medium)
Colors
glossy warm brown· body and interior glaze#6A3E23glossy warm brown· inner peg (pebble)off-white paper· rolled papermuted gray-beige· rolled paper wrapped section#CAB7A9

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What are the exact dimensions (diameter, height) and weight of the Pebble Ashtray?: Each Pebble Ashtray measures between 100 and 115 mm in diameter, 25–30 mm tall, and weighs 240–250 g. The ranges exist because every piece is wheel-thrown and hand-finished, so no two are identical.
Is the glaze food-safe and lead-free, since it will come into regular contact with hands?: The listing doesn't publish a lead-free or food-safety certification for the glaze. For its intended use as an ashtray, the fired ceramic glaze is a sealed, inert surface that's safe for regular hand contact — contemporary Melbourne-made studio glazes are formulated without lead — but we can't make a formal food-safe claim since the composition isn't documented.
Can the ashtray be cleaned in the dishwasher, or is hand-washing recommended to protect the glaze?: Hand wash only — the care instructions explicitly say to wash by hand. Keep it out of the dishwasher; machine washing can be harsh on handmade glaze and risks dulling or crazing the surface.
Does the raised ceramic ball rest hold both standard cigarettes and rolled joints securely, or is it sized specifically for one type?: The raised ball is designed as a rest for 'your roll,' so it's intended for hand-rolled cigarettes and joints. PUDL doesn't publish the ball's dimensions, so we can't confirm a standard manufactured cigarette's fit — but the listing's wording is clearly aimed at rolled tobacco.
Is the ashtray suitable for outdoor use, or should it be kept indoors to prevent fading or cracking?: It's positioned as an indoor piece — the description mentions bedside table and shelf — and PUDL doesn't list outdoor use. Glazed ceramic can handle occasional time outside, but prolonged sun can fade the glaze and frost can cause cracking, so keeping it indoors will best preserve the finish.
Given that each piece is hand-finished, how closely do the product photos match the actual colors of the glaze, particularly for the Midnight variant?: PUDL's own description notes that each piece is hand-finished and no two are exactly alike, so treat the photos as representative rather than an exact match. This applies to all four colourways, including Midnight — glaze depth and tone can vary slightly piece to piece and read differently depending on the light.

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