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Underwing Moth Tumbler - FLY

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:18:32 -0500

$20.00
Juxtaposition. A fun word, that is even better in concept. I enjoy taking slightly macabre or creepy images, say, the underwing moth that appears on this tumbler, and combining them with inspirational words and phrases.

This moth encourages you to fly, on this tumbler with the drippy teal-blue glaze inside and the antique-looking clear crackles that highlight the images. At 4 1/2" tall and 3" wide, it is perfect for your drink of choice.

Thrown from delicate Flint Hills, Kansas porcelain, stamped, glazed and fired to cone 6 in an electric kiln.

Raven Nevermore Bowl Edgar Allen Poe

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:07:31 -0500

$24.00
Alright, you caught me! I have a fascination for all things dark, gloomy, and gothic, much like the work of Mister Poe himself. So what could be more perfect than combining my love of art with my dark side? These are a blast to make, and they look so cool!

The interior glaze is a very stable black gloss liner glaze, and the exterior is covered in a clear crackle glaze that will crackle more over time, giving a very antique, artistic effect to the piece. All my pottery is tested to be food, dishwasher, and microwave safe.

This particular bowl measures 6" in diameter and 2 3/4" in height. Rice? Serving dish? Big soup bowl? Cereal? Fruit? Display? It's up to you!!

Thrown from Flint Hills, Kansas porcelain, stamped, glazed and fired to cone 6 in an electric kiln

Nosferatu Pint Glass Tumbler

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:50:22 -0500

$26.00
I wrote my master's thesis over Nosferatu, the 1922 horror classic by Murnau. So obviously when I started putting images like ravens and monsters onto my pottery, I immediately thought of the Count himself. I was lucky enough to get ahold of this stamp awhile back, and now he has arisen!

Of course, the first few Nosferatu pieces went directly into my own kitchen. Now I'm making them available to you!

This tumbler stands at just over 5" tall, and 3 1/2" wide, it's the perfect size for a nice refreshing drink. Also would work for other, ahem, stronger beverages.

The interior glaze is a very stable black gloss liner glaze, and the exterior is covered in a clear crackle glaze that will crackle more over time, giving a very antique, artistic effect to the piece. All my pottery is tested to be food, dishwasher, and microwave safe.

Thrown from Flint Hills, Kansas porcelain, stamped, glazed and fired to cone 6 in an electric kiln

Birdcage Tumbler - SING

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:41:29 -0500

$22.00
Juxtaposition. A fun word, that is even better in concept. I enjoy taking slightly macabre or antique-y images, say, the old birdcage that appears on this tumbler, and combining them with inspirational words and phrases.

This cage encourages you to sing, on this tumbler with the drippy amethyst purple glaze inside and the antique-looking clear crackles that highlight the images.

Just under 5" tall and 3" wide.

Thrown from delicate Flint Hills, Kansas porcelain, stamped, glazed and fired to cone 6 in an electric kiln.

Medusa cup - snakes for hair

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:28:25 -0500

$20.00
SNAKES FOR HAIR! Seriously. How does that work? I have no idea, but here she is.

This is a series I worked on over the summer, spending numerous hours on exacting detail. Medusa here has 13 unique snakes, and even little dainty fangs! The interior, and the snakes, are glazed in a clear celadon green, her lips and the snake heads are in ruby red, and her face is in a clear crackle, giving her an icy-pale visage. She's 3" tall and 3" wide, not including the snakes!

WASH BY HAND! This piece has many delicate parts. They won't break off easily, but care must be taken in order for it to last!

Thrown from Flint Hills, Kansas porcelain, hand altered & painted, glazed and fired to cone 6 in an electric kiln.

The Mummy Cup

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:17:44 -0500

$20.00
Mmmppmpmph mpmpmph. Mmmpmmf.
Sorry, his mouth is all wrapped up, I can't really understand what he's saying. Well, he IS a mummy, what did you expect!?!?!

This is a series I worked on over the summer, spending numerous hours on exacting detail. The mummy is completely wrapped up, with only his eyes sticking out (it wouldn't do for the mummy to spend the whole movie running into walls and chasing nothing!) His eyes are black, but the rest of him is glazed in an antique white. He's 3" tall and 3" wide.

All glazes used are food, microwave and dishwasher safe, though they will last longer if you treat them with care and wash by hand!

Thrown from Flint Hills, Kansas porcelain, hand altered & painted, glazed and fired to cone 6 in an electric kiln.

Frankenstein- buck teeth- cup

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:10:19 -0500

$20.00
Eeeeep! It's Franken...cute? This has to be the least frightening Frankenstein's monster since Young Frankenstein. He is just waiting to go home with YOU!

This is a series I worked on over the summer, spending numerous hours on exacting detail. Frankie has it all, from his electrodes and the big stitches down the side of his face, to his big buck-toothed smile. He's glazed in a pale green, is 3" tall and 3" wide.

All glazes used are food, microwave and dishwasher safe, though they will last longer if you treat them with care and wash by hand!

Thrown from Flint Hills, Kansas porcelain, hand altered & painted, glazed and fired to cone 6 in an electric kiln.

Werewolf Cup

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:04:46 -0500

$20.00
Awww. This little pup is just waiting for adoption. Can't you see how his ear is perked up, hoping you'll pick him? So what if he has some issues with the full moon, and a little allergy to silver?

This is a series I worked on over the summer, spending numerous hours on exacting detail. Wolfie has big black eyes, droopy ears, a cute little nose, two fangs, and a big, happy wagging tail. He's 3" tall, 2 3/4" wide, and is glazed in an amber-brown glaze.

All glazes used are food, microwave and dishwasher safe, though they will last longer if you treat them with care and wash by hand!

Thrown from Flint Hills, Kansas porcelain, hand altered & painted, glazed and fired to cone 6 in an electric kiln.

White Rabbit Herald Mug in Amethyst

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:37:31 -0500

$26.00
I've got this batch of Alice in Wonderland stamps to add to my collection, you see, and I have been going crazy with them!

This mug has the image White Rabbit (as illustrated in the original Caroll by John Tenniel) as the Queen's herald, blowing a trumpet, holding a scroll and wearing a cape of hearts. It's a great image, perfect for any fan of Wonderland.

The interior glaze is a matte purple called Amethyst, and it drips along the rim of the outside and the handle- a very fun effect! The exterior is a clear crackle that highlights the stamps below.

Stands at just under 5" tall, and 3 1/4" wide at the rim.

Thrown from Flint Hills, Kansas porcelain, stamped, glazed and fired to cone 6 in an electric kiln.

Anatomy of Brain Tumbler - DREAM

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:31:09 -0500

$22.00
Juxtaposition. A fun word, that is even better in concept. I enjoy taking slightly macabre or creepy images, say, the old anatomy book image of a side view of the brain that appears on this tumbler, and combining them with inspirational words and phrases.

This brain encourages you to dream, on this tumbler with the matte amethyst purple glaze inside and the antique-looking clear crackles that highlight the images. At 5" tall and 3" wide, it is perfect for your drink of choice.

Thrown from delicate Flint Hills, Kansas porcelain, stamped, glazed and fired to cone 6 in an electric kiln.

Underwing Moth Tumbler- IMAGINE

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:20:44 -0500

$22.00
Juxtaposition. A fun word, that is even better in concept. I enjoy taking slightly macabre or creepy images, say, the underwing moth that appears on this tumbler, and combining them with inspirational words and phrases.

This moth encourages you to imagine, on this tumbler with the drippy amber-brown glaze inside and the antique-looking clear crackles that highlight the images. At 5" tall and 3 1/2" wide, it is perfect for your drink of choice.

Thrown from delicate Flint Hills, Kansas porcelain, stamped, glazed and fired to cone 6 in an electric kiln.

Classic Monster Movie Sake Set -3 pieces

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:13:49 -0500

$95.00
Eeeeep! It's Franken...cute? This has to be the least frightening Frankenstein's monster since Young Frankenstein. He hangs out with his good friend, a buck-tooth skull, and is just waiting to go home with YOU!

This is a series I worked on over the summer, spending numerous hours on exacting detail. The decanter is glazed in a clear crackle on the exterior, and an amber-brown on the interior and the rim. Frankie is also in the same amber-brown, and his little skully friend is in a satin-white that has a texture almost like real bone!

All glazes used are food, microwave and dishwasher safe, though they will last longer if you treat them with care and wash by hand!

The decanter stands 7" tall, and holds 16oz of your choice of liquid. The cups hold about 6 ounces.

Thrown from Flint Hills, Kansas porcelain, hand altered & painted, glazed and fired to cone 6 in an electric kiln.

Squiddy Monsters Sake Set - 3 pcs

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:03:35 -0500

$95.00
Squeee!!! I'm not sure what they are, some sort of little sea-creatures, but I know they are CUTE!! Big huuuuge eyes, those flipper-arms... you just want to take them home to love :)

This is a series I worked on over the summer, spending numerous hours on exacting detail. The decanter is glazed in a clear crackle on the exterior, over which drips the mediterranean blue of the interior. The two creatures (whoops, cups) are also glazed in blue, one in the same warm-waters blue of the decanter, and the other in a slightly deeper blue that invokes cooler waters.

All glazes used are food, microwave and dishwasher safe, though they will last longer if you treat them with care and wash by hand!

The decanter stands 7" tall, and holds 16oz of your choice of liquid. The cups hold about 6 ounces.

Thrown from Flint Hills, Kansas porcelain, hand altered & painted, glazed and fired to cone 6 in an electric kiln.

RESERVED- set of 4 lotus bowls

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:23:51 -0500

$36.00
Set of 4 reserved for mandrel

They start as a flat slab, cut into circles and are hand formed onto hand-made mold. Then I layer on different colors of slip, and once it dries to leatherhard I hand carve patterns, like swirls, flowers and vines, into the little bowls. I take a lot of inspiration for my carvings from my work in henna (mehendi).

This individual bowl has green and pink slips layered, the pink carved through in the shape of a lotus, with swirling vines, to show the green underneath. A gorgeous combination!

Use them for dip bowls, tea bag holders, ring holders, pinching bits of spices (salt and pepper!), anything you can think of!

They measure about 2 1/2 inches wide and around 1" tall.

Handmade from Flint Hills, Kansas porcelain, carved, clear glazed and fired to cone 6 in an electric kiln. Foodsafe, microwave and dishwasher safe. Handwashing always makes pottery last longer, though!

Cherry Blossoms Casserole-Platter

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:24:02 -0500

$45.00
This is a beautiful dish. I made a whole bunch of similarly painted items as decorations for my wedding reception, all hand painted with swirls and blossoms. It was so much fun to do, I decided to make some more!

This dish can be used as a casserole, platter, plate, serving dish, decoration- whatever you wish! Cherry blossoms bloom surrounded by swirls and whirls under a lovely pink glaze called Brilliant Sunset. It measures 9" across and 2" high.

Microwave, dishwasher, oven and of course, food safe!

Thrown from delicate Flint Hills, Kansas porcelain, stamped, glazed and fired to cone 6 in an electric kiln.

Sleeping Beauty Mug- WAKE UP

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:15:35 -0500

$24.00
I love fairy tales. The Grimm Brothers are a particular favorite, so when I saw this old spinning wheel stamp, I snatched it up right away. I printed it onto this mug, with the message, "Wake up, Sleeping Beauty!" on the opposite side. I think it's a great message, and would be excellent to take your coffee (tea, juice, cocoa) in on those early mornings.

Glazed in Brilliant Sunset on the interior, and a clear crackle on the exterior, this mug is 5" tall and 3 1/2" wide at the rim.

Thrown from delicate Flint Hills, Kansas porcelain, stamped, glazed and fired to cone 6 in an electric kiln.

Underwing Moth -IMAGINE- bowl

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:05:23 -0500

$24.00
Juxtaposition. A fun word, that is even better in concept. I enjoy taking slightly macabre or creepy images, say, the underwing moth that appears on this bowl, and combining them with inspirational words and phrases.

This moth encourages you to imagine, on this bowl with the drippy amethyst purple glaze inside and the antique-looking clear crackles that highlight the images. The bowl is just the perfect size for rice, soup, or for displaying with a bit of candy (chocolate!!) inside.

5 1/2" wide, 2 1/2" tall.

Thrown from delicate Flint Hills, Kansas porcelain, stamped, glazed and fired to cone 6 in an electric kiln.

Corset bowl- LIVE

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:46:23 -0500

$22.00
Juxtaposition. A fun word, that is even better in concept. I enjoy taking vintage or slightly macabre images, say, the lady tying her corset that appears on this tumbler, and combining them with inspirational words and phrases.

The corset-woman encourages you to LIVE, from the side of this small, cereal-sized bowl with a celery green interior (some of which drips onto the exterior). The exterior glaze is a clear crackle which lends an antique look to the piece.

3" tall and 5" wide.

Thrown from delicate Flint Hills, Kansas porcelain, stamped, glazed and fired to cone 6 in an electric kiln.

Underwing Moth-FLY-tumbler

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:03:59 -0500

$22.00
Juxtaposition. A fun word, that is even better in concept. I enjoy taking slightly macabre or creepy images, say, the underwing moth that appears on this tumbler, and combining them with inspirational words and phrases.

This moth encourages you to fly, on this tumbler with the drippy teal-blue glaze inside and the antique-looking clear crackles that highlight the images. At 5" tall and 3" wide, it is perfect for your drink of choice.

Thrown from delicate Flint Hills, Kansas porcelain, stamped, glazed and fired to cone 6 in an electric kiln.

Loch Ness Monster Plate

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:53:29 -0500

$65.00
So I made this plate, right? With some nice, scalloped edges that reminded me of waves, so I glazed it in a sea-blue glaze. But when it came out of the kiln, there was something more there...a sea-creature frozen among the porcelain waves!!

This is a series I worked on over the summer, spending numerous hours on exacting detail, creating little creatures out of clay and thrown forms. The plate itself is 10" wide, and a bit over 1" tall, glazed in a teal-blue called Peacock. Nessie stretches across one side of the plate, glazed in a clear, glossy green.

All glazes used are food, microwave and dishwasher safe, though they will last longer if you treat them with care and wash by hand!

Thrown from Flint Hills, Kansas porcelain, hand altered & painted, glazed and fired to cone 6 in an electric kiln.

Nosferatu Pint Glass

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:53:03 -0500

$26.00
I wrote my master's thesis over Nosferatu, the 1922 horror classic by Murnau. So obviously when I started putting images like ravens and monsters onto my pottery, I immediately thought of the Count himself. I was lucky enough to get ahold of this stamp awhile back, and now he has arisen!

Of course, the first few Nosferatu pieces went directly into my own kitchen. Now I'm making them available to you!

This tumbler is 5 1/2" tall, and 3 1/4" wide at the mouth.

The interior glaze is a very stable black gloss liner glaze, and the exterior is covered in a clear crackle glaze that will crackle more over time, giving a very antique, artistic effect to the piece. All my pottery is tested to be food, dishwasher, and microwave safe.

Thrown from Flint Hills, Kansas porcelain, stamped, glazed and fired to cone 6 in an electric kiln.

Nosferatu Tumbler

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:42:11 -0500

$24.00
I wrote my master's thesis over Nosferatu, the 1922 horror classic by Murnau. So obviously when I started putting images like ravens and monsters onto my pottery, I immediately thought of the Count himself. I was lucky enough to get ahold of this stamp awhile back, and now he has arisen!

Of course, the first few Nosferatu pieces went directly into my own kitchen. Now I'm making them available to you!

This tumbler stands at just 4 1/2" tall, and 3" wide, it's the perfect size for a little refreshing drink. Also would work for other, ahem, stronger beverages.

The interior glaze is a very stable black gloss liner glaze, and the exterior is covered in a clear crackle glaze that will crackle more over time, giving a very antique, artistic effect to the piece. All my pottery is tested to be food, dishwasher, and microwave safe.

Thrown from Flint Hills, Kansas porcelain, stamped, glazed and fired to cone 6 in an electric kiln

Nosferatu Soap Dish

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:59:20 -0500

$12.00
Oooooh! Nosferatu is on the move, from your kitchen to your bathroom! This soap dish (though you don't have to use it just as a soap dish!) is handbuilt and features the full image of the vampyre, with the announcement of "Nosferatu!" above him.

The glaze on is a clear crackle glaze that gives an antique, old look to the piece (fitting, for a vampire). Along the edges runs a black glaze to frame him.

Measures 5" by 3".

This would make the PERFECT gift for any vampire or film noir fan for these upcoming holidays, or just a great piece for your own home. It's completely functional, food safe, microwave and dishwasher safe (although the glaze will hold up to time better if you hand wash).

Handmade from Flint Hills, Kansas porcelain, stamped, glazed and fired to cone 6 in an electric kiln.

Nosferatu Magnet Set- 3pcs

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:50:51 -0500

$15.00
A fun and gothic addition to your fridge, filing cabinet, or whiteboard (which is where mine are!), these magnets feature the star of the original vampire film, Murnau's 1922 German Expressionist masterpiece "Nosferatu."

Two magnets feature the count's upper body, while the third is centered on his clawed hands. Over bone-white porcelain, the black stamps stand out starkly. They are covered in a clear, crackled glaze that gives them an antique, ancient look.

Large round magnet measures 2" round, and the square 2" square. The claw magnet is smaller, at 1 3/4". All in all, a great collection. The magnets are secured to the back with a super-strong epoxy, and each will hold up a good stack of papers (I prefer strong magnets to those weak kind that won't hold a picture).

Handmade from Flint Hills, Kansas porcelain, stamped, glazed and fired to cone 6 in an electric kiln.

Raven Magnet Set

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:45:53 -0500

$12.00
A fun and gothic addition to your fridge, filing cabinet, or whiteboard (which is where mine are!), these magnets put me in mind of Edgar Allen Poe's "The Raven," or a scene from Tim Burton's "Corpse Bride"- very victorian, gothic and whimsical.

One magnet features a crowing raven, the other an antique birdcage. Over bone-white porcelain, the black stamps stand out starkly. They are covered in a clear, crackled glaze that gives them an antique, ancient look.

Raven magnet measures 1 3/4" square, and the cage 2" square. The magnets are secured to the back with a super-strong epoxy, and each will hold up a good stack of papers (I prefer strong magnets to those weak kind that won't hold a picture).

Handmade from Flint Hills, Kansas porcelain, stamped, glazed and fired to cone 6 in an electric kiln.

Nosferatu Pendant- Black Lace chain

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:39:20 -0500

$20.00
I wrote my master's thesis over Nosferatu, the 1922 horror classic by Murnau. So obviously when I started putting images like ravens and monsters onto my pottery, I immediately thought of the Count himself. I was lucky enough to get ahold of this stamp awhile back, and now he has arisen!

This series of pendants feature pieces of the notorious vampyre- his visage with the trademark ghoulish features, or his animal-like claws. Included is a 16" black lace chain so you will be ready to go with this unique fashion statement!

One pendant, 1 1/4" round, with black lace chain and attached bail. Pictured is Nosferatu's batlike face, suitably creepy.

Handmade from Flint Hills, Kansas porcelain, stamped, glazed and fired to cone 6 in an electric kiln.

Nosferatu Pendant- Red Lace chain

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:32:43 -0500

$20.00
I wrote my master's thesis over Nosferatu, the 1922 horror classic by Murnau. So obviously when I started putting images like ravens and monsters onto my pottery, I immediately thought of the Count himself. I was lucky enough to get ahold of this stamp awhile back, and now he has arisen!

This series of pendants feature pieces of the notorious vampyre- his visage with the trademark ghoulish features, or his animal-like claws. Included is a 16" red lace chain (oh, the blood!) so you will be ready to go with this unique fashion statement!

One pendant, 1 1/4" square, with red lace chain and attached bail. Pictured is Nosferatu's clawed hand, suitably creepy.

Handmade from Flint Hills, Kansas porcelain, stamped, glazed and fired to cone 6 in an electric kiln.

Cheshire Cat Yunomi

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:25:01 -0500

$22.00
"We're all mad here," said the Cat.

This mug has the image of the Cheshire Cat (as illustrated in the original Caroll by John Tenniel) on one side, with the wonderful quote from above, "we're all mad here," on the opposite side.

The interior glaze is a clear teal blue called Peacock, and it drips along the rim of the outside- a very fun effect! The exterior is a clear crackle that highlights the stamps below.

Stands at just under 3 1/2" tall, and 3 1/4" wide at the rim.

Thrown from Flint Hills, Kansas porcelain, stamped, glazed and fired to cone 6 in an electric kiln.

Swirly Wine Charms- light colors

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:19:37 -0500

$28.00
Another new item for me!

A friend made some beaded wine charms for her wedding, and I said, "hey, I bet I could make some great little charms from porcelain!"

Turns out, I can. This is a set of four little swirled charms on 1" sterling silver hoops to fit around the stems of your favorite wine glasses, along with a slightly larger swirled charm set on a larger hoop to set around the neck of the bottle.

Light colors set: one large sunset-pink bottle charm; one each of amethyst, clear crackle, peacock blue, and black glass charms.

Use these for your next dinner party, or just to add a little color and whimsy to your table.

Handmade from Flint Hills, Kansas porcelain, glazed and fired to cone 6 in an electric kiln.

*Available for custom orders, in any color!*

Swirly Wine Charms- Spring colors

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:15:36 -0500

$28.00
Another new item for me!

A friend made some beaded wine charms for her wedding, and I said, "hey, I bet I could make some great little charms from porcelain!"

Turns out, I can. This is a set of four little swirled charms on 1" sterling silver hoops to fit around the stems of your favorite wine glasses, along with a slightly larger swirled charm set on a larger hoop to set around the neck of the bottle.

Bright colors set: one large celadon-green bottle charm; one each of amethyst, peacock blue, wine-red, and sunset-pink glass charms.

Use these for your next dinner party, or just to add a little color and whimsy to your table.

Handmade from Flint Hills, Kansas porcelain, glazed and fired to cone 6 in an electric kiln.

*Available for custom orders, in any color!*

Swirly Wine Charms- Brilliant colors

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:10:48 -0500

$28.00
Another new item for me!

A friend made some beaded wine charms for her wedding, and I said, "hey, I bet I could make some great little charms from porcelain!"

Turns out, I can. This is a set of four little swirled charms on 1" sterling silver hoops to fit around the stems of your favorite wine glasses, along with a slightly larger swirled charm set on a larger hoop to set around the neck of the bottle.

Brilliant colors set: one large wine-red bottle charm; one each of deep blue, black, forest green, and clear crackle glass charms.

Use these for your next dinner party, or just to add a little color and whimsy to your table.

Handmade from Flint Hills, Kansas porcelain, glazed and fired to cone 6 in an electric kiln.

*Available for custom orders, in any color!*

Into the Deep Sake Set

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:00:06 -0500

$95.00
Come down, down into the deep, deep blue of the ocean's depths...

Check out this matching set of an octopus-like cup, a skeleton-skull cup, and a matching blue-white decanter.

This is a series I worked on over the summer, spending numerous hours on exacting detail. The decanter is glazed in a clear crackle on the exterior, over which drips the deep, dark blue that overflows the interior. The tentacled cup is glazed in a matching deep blue, and the skull is done in a satin white (it feels like a real skull!) that has a blush of blue on one side, from spending so much time around his leggy friend.

All glazes used are food, microwave and dishwasher safe, though they will last longer if you treat them with care and wash by hand!

The decanter stands 7" tall, and holds 16oz of your choice of liquid. The cups hold about 6 ounces.

Thrown from Flint Hills, Kansas porcelain, hand altered & painted, glazed and fired to cone 6 in an electric kiln.

**The octopus appears to have had a run-in with a Kraken or some other deep-sea creature, as one of his tentacles is missing and scarred, as seen in the last photo. This accounts for a discount on the set!**

Chrysanthemum Dippers- 2

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:47:54 -0500

$18.00
ew item! I've been working with slips and carving, which both suit perfectly to these little bowls.

They start as a flat slab, cut into circles and are hand formed onto hand-made mold. Then I layer on different colors of slip, and once it dries to leatherhard I hand carve patterns, like swirls, flowers and vines, into the little bowls. I take a lot of inspiration for my carvings from my work in henna (mehendi).

This pair of bowls has a deep black slip into which I carved a swirling bloomed chrysanthemum, and covered with a clear glaze. Use them for dip bowls, tea bag holders, ring holders, pinching bits of spices (salt and pepper!), anything you can think of!

They measure about 2 1/2 inches wide and around 1" tall.

Handmade from Flint Hills, Kansas porcelain, carved, clear glazed and fired to cone 6 in an electric kiln. Foodsafe, microwave and dishwasher safe. Handwashing always makes pottery last longer, though!

Pair of Blue - Black Cherry Blossom Dippers

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:43:32 -0500

$18.00
New item! I've been working with slips and carving, which both suit perfectly to these little bowls.

They start as a flat slab, cut into circles and are hand formed onto hand-made mold. Then I layer on different colors of slip, and once it dries to leatherhard I hand carve patterns, like swirls, flowers and vines, into the little bowls. I take a lot of inspiration for my carvings from my work in henna (mehendi).

This pair of bowls had a deep blue slip overlaid with a black, which I carved through to show the blue, as well as the white of the porcelain, beautifully highlighting the curves of these cherry blossoms.

Use them for dip bowls, tea bag holders, ring holders, pinching bits of spices (salt and pepper!), anything you can think of!

They measure about 2 1/2 inches wide and around 1" tall.

Handmade from Flint Hills, Kansas porcelain, carved, clear glazed and fired to cone 6 in an electric kiln. Foodsafe, microwave and dishwasher safe. Handwashing always makes pottery last longer, though!

Pink Cherry Blossom Dippers- pair

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:31:42 -0400

$18.00
New item! I've been working with slips and carving, which both suit perfectly to these little bowls.

They start as a flat slab, cut into circles and are hand formed onto hand-made mold. Then I layer on different colors of slip, and once it dries to leatherhard I hand carve patterns, like swirls, flowers and vines, into the little bowls. I take a lot of inspiration for my carvings from my work in henna (mehendi).

This pair of bowls has a deep pink slip into which I carved multiple cherry blossoms overlapping.

Use them for dip bowls, tea bag holders, ring holders, pinching bits of spices (salt and pepper!), anything you can think of!

They measure about 2 1/2 inches wide and around 1" tall.

Handmade from Flint Hills, Kansas porcelain, carved, clear glazed and fired to cone 6 in an electric kiln. Foodsafe, microwave and dishwasher safe. Handwashing always makes pottery last longer, though!

Pink Swirls little dippers

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:25:18 -0400

$18.00
New item! I've been working with slips and carving, which both suit perfectly to these little bowls.

They start as a flat slab, cut into circles and are hand formed onto hand-made mold. Then I layer on different colors of slip, and once it dries to leatherhard I hand carve patterns, like swirls, flowers and vines, into the little bowls. I take a lot of inspiration for my carvings from my work in henna (mehendi).

This set of bowls had a deep pink slip layered under a dark black slip, the pink showing through where I've carved various swirls and whirls.

Use them for dip bowls, tea bag holders, ring holders, pinching bits of spices (salt and pepper!), anything you can think of!

They measure about 2 1/2 inches wide and around 1" tall.

Handmade from Flint Hills, Kansas porcelain, carved, clear glazed and fired to cone 6 in an electric kiln. Foodsafe, microwave and dishwasher safe. Handwashing always makes pottery last longer, though!

Mermaid Sake Set w/ octopus cup

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:55:17 -0400

$95.00
This little mermaid has a friend! She slowly swims down, winding her way around the decanter, her red hair flowing in curls up behind her, propelled by her long, sinuous green tail. Her friend, the octopus, follows her loyally.

This is a series I worked on over the summer, spending numerous hours on exacting detail. The decanter is glazed in a clear crackle over the green and red-pink of the mermaid, and the green of her tail is echoed in the green interior glaze. The octopus cup stands tall on his tentacles, glazed in Moonscape, a grey-blue glaze with hints of purple and red.

All glazes used are food, microwave and dishwasher safe, though they will last longer if you treat them with care and wash by hand!

The decanter stands 7" tall, and holds 16oz of your choice of liquid. The cup, with legs, is 3 1/2 inches tall and holds about 4 ounces.

Thrown from Flint Hills, Kansas porcelain, hand altered & painted, glazed and fired to cone 6 in an electric kiln.

Mad Hatter- Very merry un-birthday bowl

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:02:50 -0400

$36.00
It's not all Poe and Nosferatu here! I just got a batch of Alice in Wonderland stamps to add to my collection, and I have been going crazy with them!

This bowl has the image of the Mad Hatter on one side, and the phrase "A very merry unbirthday to you!" on the opposite, with two stripy teapots to mark the sides inbetween. Another teapot graces you from the interior bottom.

The interior glaze is a clear teal-blue glaze called Peacock. The exterior is a clear crackle that highlights the stamps below.

Stands at 8" wide and 3 1/2" tall, just right for serving up a nice big dish of pasta, veggies, or biscuits to go with your tea!

Thrown from Flint Hills, Kansas porcelain, stamped, glazed and fired to cone 6 in an electric kiln.

Nosferatu Sake Set with tray

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:55:27 -0400

$90.00
Oooooh! Nosferatu is moving up in the world, from cups and mugs to sake sets! This set is made from smooth white porcelain, each piece hand-made on the potter's wheel, bisque fired, then stamped with the image of the Count in the case of the decanter.

The exterior glaze on the decanter is a clear crackle glaze that gives an antique, old look to the piece (fitting, for a vampire). The interior glaze, also featured on the cups, is a solid black glossy glaze. The tray is done with crackle in the center and black along the outside.

The decanter stands at 7" tall and holds 16 oz of your favorite liquid. Each of the cups stands at 3" tall and the tray measures 7 1/2" across and just under an inch and a half tall.

This would make the PERFECT gift for any vampire or film noir fan for these upcoming holidays, or just a great piece for your own home. It's completely functional, food safe, microwave and dishwasher safe (although the glaze will hold up to time better if you hand wash).

Handmade from Flint Hills, Kansas porcelain, stamped, glazed and fired to cone 6 in an electric kiln.