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Amber Tea Bowl

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:49:26 -0500

$23.00
This tea bowl is made of white stoneware clay fired to cone 6. It was made on a wheel and it has a trimmed foot. The glaze color is amber brown.

This tea bowl stands 3 and 5/8 inches tall and the rim spans 3 and 1/8 inches across. The cup measures 11 and 1/8 inches around at its widest point and the base tapers to 2 inches across. It holds 1 and 1/4 cups of liquid.

The outside is imprinted with real leaves. The negative spaces surrounding the leaves have been burnished to a smooth finish. The cup was rubbed with iron oxide. This gave the leaves and veins a dark appearances pulling them from the background in some places. They blend into the background in others. The leaves used were red maple, blackberry, white oak, hydrangea, blackberry, honeysuckle, american chestnut, eastern redbud, christmas fern, apple and plantain.

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Stream Bank Bowl

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:34:11 -0500

$31.00
This Bowl is made of white stoneware clay fired to cone 6. The inside and rim are glazed with a mottled, satin blue glaze. The glaze varies from a pale blue color with dark blue speckled variations to tan where thinner. It is safe for use with food and in the microwave.

This bowl stands 3 7/8 inches tall. At the widest section it measures 17 and 3/8 inches around. The rim spans 5 and 1/2 inches across and the trimmed foot tapers to 2 and 5/8 inches across.

The outside has been imprinted with real leaves that grow in the Appalachian mountains. The bowl has been rubbed and painted with an iron oxide. This method intensifies the veins of the leaves and all colors are waterproof and permanent. The leaves used were peony, columbine, tulip poplar, sage, dogwood, red maple, sage, intermediate wood fern, skunk meadow rue, forsythia, sycamore, silver maple, white oak, blueberry, cinnamon fern, and sassafras.

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Maple Mug with Ferns

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:39:21 -0500

$30.00
This coffee cup is made of dark speckled stoneware clay fired to cone 6. The inside and rim are glazed with a mottled blue glaze that breaks to a golden tan where thinner. The glaze is lead and barium free and is safe for use in the microwave and dishwasher.

It holds 1 and 1/8 cup of liquid. It is 4 and 1/4 inches tall and the base is 3 and 1/2 inches wide. The rim spans 2 and 1/2 inches across. At the widest section it measures 11 inches around.

The outside of the cup is imprinted with real leaves. The exterior has been painted and rubbed with an iron oxide to accentuate the veins of the leaves. All colors are waterproof and permanent. The leaves used to make the impressions were autumn fern, white oak, peony, honeysuckle, apple, oregano, cinnamon fern, blackberry, tulip poplar, silver maple, red maple, dogwood, locust, forsythia, and wisteria.

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Forest Mug

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:59:09 -0500

$30.00
This coffee cup is made of white stoneware clay fired to cone 6. The inside and rim are glazed with a mottled blue glaze that breaks to a golden tan where thinner. The glaze is lead and barium free and is safe for use in the microwave and dishwasher.

It holds 1 and 1/4 cup of liquid. It is 4 and 1/2 inches tall and the base is 3 and 3/8 inches wide. The rim spans 2 and 1/2 inches across. At the widest section it measures 10 and 3/4 inches around.

The outside of the cup is imprinted with real leaves. The exterior has been painted and rubbed with an iron oxide to accentuate the veins of the leaves. All colors are waterproof and permanent. The leaves used to make the impressions were burdock, passion flower, henbit, blackberry, narrow leaf plantain, dogwood, fall phlox, sage, crape myrtle, skunk meadow rue, white oak, autumn fern, trumpet vine, and violet.

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Sensitive Fern Cup

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:22:12 -0500

$28.00
This coffee cup is made of dark stoneware clay fired to cone 6. The inside and rim are glazed with a mottled blue glaze that breaks to a golden tan where thinner. The glaze is lead and barium free and is safe for use in the microwave and dishwasher.

It holds 1 cup of liquid. It is 4 inches tall and the base is 3 inches wide. The rim spans 2 and 1/4 inches across. At the widest section it measures 9 and 3/4 inches around.

The outside of the cup is imprinted with real leaves. The exterior has been painted and rubbed with an iron oxide to accentuate the veins of the leaves. All colors are waterproof and permanent. The leaves used to make the impressions were fronds of sensitive fern.

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Fern Pillar Holder with Passion Flower

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:40:59 -0500

$30.00
This pillar candle holder is made of dark speckled stoneware clay fired to cone 6. The cup section that holds the votive is glazed with a glossy, brown blue glaze. This glaze accentuates the throw marks on the bottom of the holder and there is a nice blue ring.

This holder will hold a pillar that is 2.8 inches wide. The holder stands 2 and 5/8 inches tall. The rim spans 6 and 3/16 inches across. The interior base measures 2 and 5/16 inches across. The exterior base measures 4 inches across.

The rim and exterior are texturized with real leaves. The clay was then painted and rubbed with an oxide to intensify the veins of the leaves. The leaves impressions are of honeysuckle, oregano, henbit, catmint, geranium carloina, columbine, cinnamon fern, japanese maple, passion flower, violet, blackberry, skunk meadow rue, queen anne's lace, trumpet vine, hops, forsythia and intermediate wood fern.

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Summer's End Bowl

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:53:11 -0500

$31.00
This Bowl is made of dark stoneware clay fired to cone 6. The inside and rim are glazed with a mottled, satin blue glaze. The glaze varies from a pale blue color with dark blue speckled variations to tan where thinner. It is safe for use with food and in the microwave.

This bowl stands 3 1/2 inches tall. At the widest section it measures 17 inches around. The rim spans 5 and 3/8 inches across and the trimmed foot tapers to 2 and 7/8 inches across.

The outside has been imprinted with real leaves that grow in the Appalachian mountains. The bowl has been rubbed and painted with an iron oxide. This method intensifies the veins of the leaves and all colors are waterproof and permanent. The leaves used were passion flower, fall phlox, washington hawthorne, skunk meadow rue, tulip poplar, hydrangea, crape myrtle, white oak, forsythia, geranium carolina, peony, honeysuckle, sage, dogwood and silver maple.

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Solstice Sphere

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:30:45 -0500

$26.00
This sphere is made of white stoneware clay fired to cone 6. It would be great as an accent for a fruit bowl, or together with other items such as pine cones or with other solstice spheres. It would sit nicely on a mantel or shelf. Solstice Spheres don't spoil. If it gets dust on it, it's washable with dish soap, water and a brush. This sphere is somewhat stationary due to one side being flat. Usually I make these so they can be shown on either side. It is completely texturized, but it sits better on the flat side.

This sphere measures 10 and 3/4 inches around length wise and 9 3/8 inches height wise. Its shape prevents it from rolling.

The outside is imprinted with real leaves. It was painted and rubbed with an iron oxide to intensify the veins and outlines of the leaves. There is no glaze on the sphere. The leaves used were violet, geranium carolina, henbit, cinquefoil, white oak, christmas fern, honeysuckle, oregano, blackberry, and valerian.

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Carved Bonsai Pot

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:31:09 -0400

$55.00
In the winter there aren't many leaves around. I like to carve leaf designs into the clay. I actually did this kind of work long before I started with leaf imprints. I still do it a lot. The leaf imprints are time consuming, but not as much as carved work. The design was inspired by medieval manuscripts, art nouveau and arts and crafts.

This is a bonsai pot made of white stoneware clay. It is glazed with a translucent amber glaze. I only glazed it on the outside. There are two drainage holes on the bottom. The pot is suspended above ground by three added feet.

This bonsai pot measures 2 inches high without including the height of the feet. With the feet it is 2 and 1/4 inches high. The rim spans 5 and 3/8 inches across. The pot is 18 and 1/2 inches measuring completely around at the widest section. The drainage holes are 5/16 inches in diameter.

Because this planter is made of stoneware, I recommend that it not be left out in freezing temperatures. The cold and moisture content of the soil may cause it the crack or break.

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Two Ferns Cup

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:46:25 -0400

$27.00
This listing is for one tumbler/ juice/ water/ wine/ tea glass. This cup is made of dark stoneware clay fired to cone 6. It is glazed with a mottled blue glaze that has a smooth matt finish. The glaze varies from a light blue to dark speckled streaking. Tan shows where the glaze was thinner.

The outside of the cup has been textured with real leaves. After wards the cup was painted and rubbed with an iron oxide. This intensifies the veins of the leaves. All colors are permanent and waterproof.

It holds 1 and 1/2 cup of liquid. It stands 5 and 1/2 inches tall. The rim spans 2 and 5/8 inches across and the foot tapers to 2 and 1/4 inches across. At the widest section the cup measures 10 inches around. The leaves on the outside are staghorn sumac, eastern redbud, christmas fern,nettle, columbine,intermediate wood fern, morning glory, and blackberry.

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Sensitive Fern Cup

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 22:07:24 -0400

$25.00
This tea bowl is made of white stoneware clay fired to cone 6. It was made on a wheel and the foot is trimmed. It is glazed on the inside and rim with a satin blue glaze. The colors vary from light blue with dark blue speckles. The glaze is tan where it was thinner.

This tea bowl stands 3 and 5/8 inches tall and the rim spans 3 and 3/8 inches across. The cup measures 12 and 3/8 inches around at its widest point and the trimmed foot tapers to 2 inches across. It holds 1 and 1/3 cups of liquid.

The outside is textured and imprinted with real leaves. After wards it was painted and rubbed with an iron oxide. This intensifies the veins of the leaves and once fired, the colors are permanent and waterproof. The leaves used were the fronds of sensitive fern.

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Mottled Blue Votive Holder

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:46:37 -0400

$16.00
All that wasted surface area.... But the blue glaze creates a lot of variation to look at. It dried before I could get the leaf imprints on it.

This votive candle holder is made of white stoneware clay fired to cone 6. It is completely glazed with a blue mottled glaze. It has a satin finish and it has a lot of variation. It is mostly light blue, but has dark blue streaks and speckles. It is tan where the glaze was thinner.

The holder stands 1 and 13/16 inches tall. The rim spans 5 inches across. The interior base measures 1 and 3/8 inches across. The exterior base measures 2 inches across.

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Tea Bowl with Passion Flower and Peony

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:05:32 -0400

$25.00
This tea bowl is made of dark stoneware clay fired to cone 6. It was made on a wheel and the foot is trimmed. It is glazed on the inside and rim with a satin blue glaze. The colors vary from light blue with dark blue speckles. The glaze is tan where it was thinner.

This tea bowl stands 3 and 1/2 inches tall and the rim spans 3 and 1/8 inches across. The cup measures 10 and 7/8 inches around at its widest point and the trimmed foot tapers to 2 inches across. It holds 1 and 1/3 cups of liquid.

The outside is textured and imprinted with real leaves. After wards it was painted and rubbed with an iron oxide. This intensifies the veins of the leaves and once fired, the colors are permanent and waterproof. The leaves used were peony, white oak, nasturtium, black willow, passion flower, goldenrod, nettle, buttercup, morning glory, intermediate fern and butterfly bush.

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Summer Salt and Pepper Shakes

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:22:41 -0400

$24.00
These salt and pepper shakers are made of dark stoneware clay fired to cone 6. One of the shaker has more holes on the top. So you can use that one for salt or if you like more pepper, use it for pepper. The way you put salt or pepper in these is through a hole in the bottom. Each has its own cork. The corks fit snugly.

The salt shaker is 1 and 5/8 inches tall. It measures 5 and 3/8 inches around at the widest section. The base spans 1 and 5/8 inches across.
The pepper shaker is 1 and 5/8 inches tall. It measures 5 and 1/2 inches around at its widest section. The base spans 1 and 5/8 inches across.

The outside of the shakers has been texturized with real leaves. They both were painted and rubbed with iron oxide before firing. All colors are permanent. There is no glaze on or inside these shakers.

The leaves on the salt shaker are dogwood, sassafras, forsythia, and skunk meadow rue.

The leaves on the pepper shaker are garlic mustard, cleome, sensitive fern, clematis, and skunk meadow rue.

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Sassafras Votive Holder

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 21:05:17 -0400

$22.00
This votive candle holder is made of dark stoneware clay fired to cone 6. The cup section that holds the votive is glazed with a glossy, brown blue glaze. This glaze accentuates the throw marks on the bottom of the holder and there is a nice blue ring.

The holder stands 2 and 1/8 inches tall. The rim spans 5 and 1/2 inches across. The interior base measures 1 and 3/4 inches across. The exterior base measures 2 and 5/8 inches across.

The rim and exterior are texturized with real leaves. The clay was then painted and rubbed with an oxide to intensify the veins of the leaves. The leaves impressions are of sassafras, joe pye weed, red maple, wild grape, cinnamon fern, forsythia, nettle, peony, virgin's bower, wild rose, sumac, skunk meadow rue, and intermediate wood fern.

This holder is discounted due to a tiny chip on the foot. During the final firing it was sitting on a tiny drop of melted glaze and upon removal from the kiln, the drop of glaze took a piece of the foot off. The chip measures 1/16th of an inch and is not visible when the holder is upright.

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Bulb Shakers with Ferns

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:58:42 -0400

$26.00
These salt and pepper shakers are made of dark stoneware clay fired to cone 6. One of the shaker has more holes on the top. So you can use that one for salt or if you like more pepper, use it for pepper. The way you put salt or pepper in these is through a hole in the bottom. Each has its own cork. The corks fit snugly. These shakers have slightly larger holes on the tops to accommodate sea salt better.

The salt shaker is 2 inches tall. It measures 6 and 1/8 inches around at the widest section. The base spans 1 and 5/16 inches across.
The pepper shaker is 2 and 1/8 inches tall. It measures 5 and 3/4 inches around at its widest section. The base spans 1 and 3/16 inches across.

The outside of the shakers has been texturized with real leaves. They both were painted and rubbed with iron oxide before firing. All colors are permanent. There is no glaze on or inside these shakers.

The leaves on the salt shaker are tomato, wild grape, cinnamon fern, intermediate wood fern, forsythia, clematis and goldenrod.

The leaves on the pepper shaker are intermediate wood fern, clematis, wild grape, skunk meadow rue, chrysanthemum, sage, cinnamon fern and forsythia.

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Garlic Mustard Salt and Pepper Shakers

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:16:25 -0400

$25.00
These salt and pepper shakers are made of dark stoneware clay fired to cone 6. One of the shaker has more holes on the top. So you can use that one for salt or if you like more pepper, use it for pepper. The way you put salt or pepper in these is through a hole in the bottom. Each has its own cork. The corks fit snugly. These shakers have slightly larger holes on the tops to accommodate sea salt better.

The salt shaker is 2 and 1/8 inches tall. It measures 5 and 5/8 inches around at the widest section. The base spans 1 and 3/8 inches across.
The pepper shaker is 1 and 7/8 inches tall. It measures 5 inches around at its widest section. The base spans 1 and 1/8 inches across.

The outside of the shakers has been texturized with real leaves. They both were painted and rubbed with iron oxide before firing. All colors are permanent. There is no glaze on or inside these shakers.

The leaves on the salt shaker are garlic mustard, sensitive fern, skunk meadow rue, forsythia, nettle, and butterfly bush.

The leaves on the pepper shaker are sensitive fern, cleome, garlic mustard, skunk meadow rue, and forsythia.

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Wood Fern Salt and Pepper Shakers

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:14:28 -0400

$27.00
These salt and pepper shakers are made of dark stoneware clay fired to cone 6. One of the shaker has more holes on the top. So you can use that one for salt or if you like more pepper, use it for pepper. The way you put salt or pepper in these is through a hole in the bottom. Each has its own cork. The corks fit snugly.

The salt shaker is 3 1/4 inches tall. It measures 7 and 1/8 inches around at the widest section. The base spans 2 and 3/16 inches across.
The pepper shaker is 2 and 7/8 inches tall. It measures 7 and 1/4 inches around at its widest section. The base spans 2 and 3/16 inches across.

The outside of the shakers has been texturized with real leaves. They both were painted and rubbed with iron oxide before firing. All colors are permanent. There is no glaze on or inside these shakers.

The leaves on the salt shaker are intermediate wood fern, skunk meadow rue, nettle, eastern redbud, red maple, dogwood, golden raintree, tulip poplar and goldenrod.

The leaves on the pepper shaker are sassafras, valerian,
intermediate wood fern, forsythia, and agrimony.

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Meadow's Edge Cup

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 10:24:18 -0400

$17.00
This cup can function as a tea bowl, a juice glass and/or a favorite wine cup.

This tea bowl is made of white stoneware clay fired to cone 6. It is glazed on the inside and rim with a mottled blue glaze. The glaze is matte and the colors vary from a light blue with dark blue specks to tan where thinner. These colorations can be seen on the rim also. Most of my tea bowls have a trimmed foot, but this one has a slightly indented foot.

This cup stands 3 and 7/8 inches tall and the rim spans 2 and 3/8 inches across. The cup measures 8 and 5/8 inches around at its widest point and the base tapers to 1 and 3/4 inches across. It holds 3/4 cup (of liquid.

The outside is texturized and imprinted with real leaves. After wards it was painted and rubbed with an iron oxide. This accentuates the veins of the leaves and once fired, the colors are permanent and waterproof. The leaves used were ironweed, butterfly bush, japanese maple, sugar maple, morning glory, oregano, skunk meadow rue, nettle, columbine, cinnamon fern, and passion flower.

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Nettle Button

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 07:59:42 -0400

$3.50
This button is made of white stoneware clay fired to cone 6. It would work well as a closure for a bag or shawl.

It measures roughly 1 and 7/8 inches(48mm) across. It is 1/8th of an inch thick (3mm). This button was formed free of any templates, therefore the shape is somewhat round and organic. There is no glaze on this button.

The clay was imprinted with real leaves. It was painted and rubbed with iron oxide to intensify the veins of the leaves. All colors are permanent. The leaves used were ironweed, nettle and dogwood.

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Oblong Fern Button

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:54:07 -0400

$3.00
This button is made of white stoneware clay fired to cone 6. It would work well as a closure for a bag or shawl.

It measures roughly 1 and 3/4 inches(45mm)across by 1 and 1/4 inches(32mm). It is 1/8th of an inch thick (3mm). This button was formed free of any templates, therefore the shape is oblong/oval and organic. There is no glaze on this button.

The clay was imprinted with real leaves. It was painted and rubbed with iron oxide to intensify the veins of the leaves. All colors are permanent. The leaves used were blackberry and cinnamon fern.

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Maple Button

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:39:26 -0400

$4.00
This button is made of white stoneware clay fired to cone 6. It would work well as a closure for a bag or shawl.

It measures roughly 2 inches(50mm) across. It is 1/8th of an inch thick (3mm). This button was formed free of any templates, therefore the shape is somewhat round and organic. There is no glaze on this button.

The clay was imprinted with real leaves. It was painted and rubbed with iron oxide to intensify the veins of the leaves. All colors are permanent. The leaves used were sugar maple and bracken fern.

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Little Cone with Two Ferns

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 07:58:14 -0400

$25.00
This cone is made of white stoneware clay fired to cone 6. It would sit nicely on a mantel or shelf. It could possibly be a paper weight. But mostly it just sits there and has a lot of nice leaf prints on it. It's washable with dish soap, water and a brush. This cone comes to a point on one side and is flat on the bottom.

This cone measures 3 and 3/4 inches tall and the base is 2 and 3/4 inches across. It measures 9 and 1/8 inches around.

The outside is imprinted with real leaves. It was painted and rubbed with an iron oxide to intensify the veins and outlines of the leaves. There is no glaze on the cone. The leaves used were autumn fern, eastern redbud, virgin's bower, violet, white oak, geranium carolina, blackberry, red maple, japanese maple, peony, hydrangea, honeysuckle and sensitive fern.

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Leaf Cone with Two Ferns

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 09:26:40 -0400

$31.00
This cone is made of white stoneware clay fired to cone 6. It doesn't have much of a function. It would sit nicely on a mantel or shelf. It could possibly be a book end, paper weight or a door stop for a light weight door. But mostly it just sits there and has a lot of nice leaf prints on it. It's washable with dish soap, water and a brush. This cone is pointy on one side and flat on the bottom.

This cone measures 4 and 1/2 inches tall and the base is 2 and 5/8 inches across. It measures 11 and 1/8 inches around.

The outside is imprinted with real leaves. It was painted and rubbed with an iron oxide to intensify the veins and outlines of the leaves. There is no glaze on the cone. The leaves used were dogwood, red maple, ironweed, japanese maple, oregano, sensitive fern, forsythia, honeysuckle, virgin's bower, tulip poplar, violet, hydrangea, autumn fern, blackberry, white oak, eastern redbud, peony, and apple.

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Tea Bowl with Peony and Fern

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 07:35:30 -0400

$23.00
This listing is for one tumbler/ juice/ water/ wine/ tea glass. This cup is made of white stoneware clay fired to cone 6. It is glazed with a mottled blue glaze that has a smooth matt finish. The glaze varies from a light blue to dark speckled streaking. Tan shows where the glaze was thinner.

The outside of the cup has been textured with real leaves. After wards the cup was painted and rubbed with an iron oxide. This intensifies the veins of the leaves. All colors are permanent and waterproof.

It holds 1 cup of liquid. It stands 4 and 3/4inches tall. The rim spans 2 and 5/8 inches across and the foot tapers to 2 inches across. At the widest section the cup measures 9 and 1/8 inches around. The leaves on the outside are blackberry, sugar maple, false solomon seal, sage, henbit, vetch, hydrangea, peony, wild strawberry, violet, washington hawthorne, oregano, autumn fern and eastern redbud.

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Cup with Bloodroot

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 07:03:21 -0400

$25.00
This listing is for one tumbler/ juice/ water/ wine/ tea glass. This cup is made of white stoneware clay fired to cone 6. It is glazed with a mottled blue glaze that has a smooth matt finish. The glaze varies from a light blue to dark speckled streaking. Tan shows where the glaze was thinner.

The outside of the cup has been textured with real leaves. After wards the cup was painted and rubbed with an iron oxide. This intensifies the veins of the leaves. All colors are permanent and waterproof.

It holds 1 and 1/4 cup of liquid. It stands 5 and 3/4inches tall. The rim spans 2 and 1/2 inches across and the foot tapers to 2 inches across. At the widest section the cup measures 9 and 1/4 inches around. The leaves on the outside are forsythia, violet, peony, hydrangea, bloodroot, sugar maple, washington hawthorne, false solomon seal, vetch, pear, henbit, japanese maple, apple, cherry, oregano, wild rose, and eastern redbud.

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Solstice Sphere with Spring Leaves

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:53:20 -0400

$25.00
This sphere is made of white stoneware clay fired to cone 6. It would be great as an accent for a fruit bowl, or together with other items such as pine cones or with other solstice spheres. It would sit nicely on a mantel or shelf. Solstice Spheres don't spoil. If it gets dust on it, it's washable with dish soap, water and a brush. This sphere is pointy on both sides. When it sits, it leans on its side. It is completely textured and its shape prevents it from rolling. It can be displayed on both sides.

This sphere measures 10 and 3/4 inches around length wise and 9 and 3/4 inches height wise.

The outside is imprinted with real leaves. It was painted and rubbed with an iron oxide to intensify the veins and outlines of the leaves. There is no glaze on the sphere. The leaves used were autumn fern, blackberry, apple, narrow leaf plantain, rhododendron, violet, honeysuckle, white oak, geranium carolina, wild strawberry, columbine and sage.

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