Fairly Floral
This collection is an experiment in style, as well as an exploration of freehand painting and carving techniques. These botanical ceramics boast a warm palette of colors, and their blooming florals and leafy foliage have simply been a delight to create and to share.
To learn more about the making of Fairly Floral, head over to my portfolio!
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This collection was inspired by early blooms in spring, and an appreciation for botanical illustrations and floral compositions.
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In this collection, I focused on improving my freehand drawing and painting techniques - representing a range of flowers and blooms.
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All of the items in this collection are handmade. Is the item you want no longer available? Reach out, and we can talk about the possibility of a restock or commission.
This handmade propagation station marries function and form - providing a pretty container for your newly rooting nodes, or recently plucked wildflowers! Made from pine, with glass test tubes and ceramic elements, and finished with a healthy heap of dried moss. Test tubes are removeable for easy cleaning and switching out water, and the wood frame is sturdy in its construction.
The botanical ceramics in this collection, Fairly Floral, are an experiment in style, as well as an exploration of freehand painting and carving techniques. They boast a warm palette of colors, and their blooming florals and leafy foliage have simply been a delight to create and to share.
This floral ceramic vase is a cheery addition to a shelf, desk, mantle, windowsill, or other flat surface. Quite nice to look at, with or without some blooming buds or perky plant popped in there! Adorned with hand painted flowers climbing up and around them, this decorative vase is handmade and one of a kind. Measurements are approximate. There is no drainage hole in the bottom, but a few rocks tossed in there makes it suitable for any medium sized plant!
To make this vase, it was thrown on the wheel using white, mid-fire stoneware clay. The flowers and leaves are hand-painted with colored slips before the vase's first firing. It was glazed in a clear, transparent glaze and fired once more - for good measure (and because that is the process).
The botanical ceramics in this collection, Fairly Floral, are an experiment in style, as well as an exploration of freehand painting and carving techniques. They boast a warm palette of colors, and their blooming florals and leafy foliage have simply been a delight to create and to share.
This floral ceramic vase is a cheery addition to a shelf, desk, mantle, windowsill, or other flat surface. Quite nice to look at, with or without some blooming buds popped in there! Adorned with hand painted flowers climbing up and around them, this decorative vase is handmade and one of a kind. Measurements are approximate.
To make this vase, it was thrown on the wheel using white, mid-fire stoneware clay. The flowers and leaves are hand-painted with colored slips before the vase's first firing. It was glazed in a clear, transparent glaze and fired once more - for good measure (and because that is the process).
The botanical ceramics in this collection, Fairly Floral, are an experiment in style, as well as an exploration of freehand painting and carving techniques. They boast a warm palette of colors, and their blooming florals and leafy foliage have simply been a delight to create and to share.
These floral plant presses are both functional as well as beautiful. Comprised of hardwood, ceramic, dried moss, cardboard, plant press paper, and twine, these plant presses are easy to use, eco friendly, and a delight to look at! There are 5 presses currently available - Large Peonies*, Large Hellebore, Medium Peonies, Small Peony (White), and Small Peony (Pink).
Approximate dimensions:
Large: 5x9 inches
Medium: 4.25x6.5 inches
Small: 2.5x6.5
The plant press works by placing freshly plucked leaves or flowers (or ferns) in between the blotting paper, putting that between the cardboard, placing that bundle between the wood, and then tying the twine tight around the top and bottom. Then, you need only wait (for the fern pictured, I waited 3 or 4 days) until your pressed plants are dry and ready to be removed! Eventually the blotting paper and cardboard will need to be replaced (for optimum results), but there are many options for both and its easy to just cut cardboard lying around.
The botanical ceramics in this collection, Fairly Floral, are an experiment in style, as well as an exploration of freehand painting and carving techniques. They boast a warm palette of colors, and their blooming florals and leafy foliage have simply been a delight to create and to share.
*The Large Peony Press has two chips in the wood on the interior sides of the press. It does not impact look and is only visible when the press is open, and has been slightly discounted accordingly.
This little ceramic vase is a darling little companion - perfect for your desk, nightstand, windowsill, and on a giant wooden pedestal which is placed directly in front of the entrance of your home for all your guests to see. Just under two inches tall, she is decorated with hand-painted flowers, climbing up towards the sky. Ideal for a little paperweight, tchotchke shelf, normal shelf, or desk. It is roughly 2.5 inches tall.
This piece was hand shaped and carved, and the flowers freehand painted onto her. She was then fired, glazed with transparent glaze, and fired once more.
The botanical ceramics in this collection, Fairly Floral, are an experiment in style, as well as an exploration of freehand painting and carving techniques. They boast a warm palette of colors, and their blooming florals and leafy foliage have simply been a delight to create and to share.
These ceramic jars are a nice addition to the home of anyone looking for small storage solutions! Adorned with small ceramic flowers on their lids, These little bottle jars are a simple and elegant addition to store whatever it is you'd like to store in them! There are currently three bottles available - the two smaller ones are labeled pink and blue by the petals inside of them (the petals do not come with the bottles)
The ceramic additions to the lids are hand-carved. After firing twice, they are attached to the cork lids and surrounded with dried moss. The glass bottles are dishwasher safe, should you get the impulse.
The botanical ceramics in this collection, Fairly Floral, are an experiment in style, as well as an exploration of freehand painting and carving techniques. They boast a warm palette of colors, and their blooming florals and leafy foliage have simply been a delight to create and to share.
To make these uniquely designed vases, they were thrown on the wheel using white, mid-fire stoneware clay. Each was hand-painted with colored slips, with the floral design carved in before the vases’ first firing. They were glazed in a clear, transparent glaze and fired once more - for good measure (and because that is the process).
The botanical ceramics in this collection, Florals 2, are an experiment in style, as well as an exploration of freehand painting and carving techniques. They boast a warm palette of colors, and their blooming florals and leafy foliage have simply been a delight to create and to share.
This ceramic jug is delightful to view and to handle, with the mushrooms carved in relief and an intriguing bubbling texture on their caps. A great addition to a shelf, desk, or for holding and pouring small amounts of liquids!
This jug was thrown on the wheel using white, mid-fire stoneware clay. The pot was carved away to create the flowers, and then hand-painted with colored slips, all before their first firing. It was glazed in a clear, transparent glaze and fired once more.
It is food, dishwasher, and microwave safe!
The botanical ceramics in this collection, Fairly Floral, are an experiment in style, as well as an exploration of freehand painting and carving techniques. They boast a warm palette of colors, and their blooming florals and leafy foliage have simply been a delight to create and to share.
This ashtray is a beautiful blend of form and function. Built in 3 pieces, there is the outer lid, adorned with painted ferns, as well as sculpted flowers and a butterfly on top. The second piece is the ashtray itself, set upon ceramic legs and painted flowers and butterflies. The third piece is the little interior lid, covering a spot for extra joints, a lighter, rolling papers, or some other such small and useful item! The piece is glazed in a clear, transparent glaze, making it easy to clean out, and durable in the long term.
All put together, this piece is about 10 inches tall, and 5 inches deep/wide. There is a small chip on the flowers of the little interior lid, and the price has been adjusted thusly.
To make this vase, it was thrown on the wheel using white, mid-fire stoneware clay. Everything is sculpted and painted before its first firing. It was glazed in a clear, transparent glaze and fired once more - for good measure (and because that is the process).
The botanical ceramics in this collection, Fairly Floral, are an experiment in style, as well as an exploration of freehand painting and carving techniques. They boast a warm palette of colors, and their blooming florals and leafy foliage have simply been a delight to create and to share.
This little ceramic vase is a darling little companion - perfect for your desk, nightstand, windowsill, and on a giant wooden pedestal which is placed directly in front of the entrance of your home for all your guests to see.
These vases are thrown and hand painted with colored slip. They're fired, glazed in a transparent food safe glaze, and then fired again. They are 2 and 3 inches tall, respectively
The botanical ceramics in this collection, Fairly Floral, are an experiment in style, as well as an exploration of freehand painting and carving techniques. They boast a warm palette of colors, and their blooming florals and leafy foliage have simply been a delight to create and to share.
This little ceramic bust is a peaceful and comforting companion - perfect for your desk, nightstand, windowsill, and on a giant wooden pedestal which is placed directly in front of the entrance of your home for all your guests to see. About an inch and a half tall, she is decorated with hand-painted ferns, climbing up towards the sky. Ideal for a little paperweight, tchotchke shelf, normal shelf, desk or tea buddy. Really just a cute gal! A cute gal pal!
This piece was hand shaped and carved, and the flowers freehand painted onto her. She was then fired, glazed with transparent glaze, and fired once more.
The botanical ceramics in this collection, Fairly Floral, are an experiment in style, as well as an exploration of freehand painting and carving techniques. They boast a warm palette of colors, and their blooming florals and leafy foliage have simply been a delight to create and to share.
This handmade paint set balances form and function, featuring a brush holder, palette, and water cup. Each piece is relief carved and coordinating, perfect for the painter in your life!
This cup was thrown on the wheel using white, mid-fire stoneware clay. The brush holder and palette were handbuilt. All three were carved away to create the design. It was glazed in a clear, transparent glaze and fired once more.
It is food, dishwasher, and microwave safe! The palette is approximately 4 inches across
The botanical ceramics in this collection, Fairly Floral, are an experiment in style, as well as an exploration of freehand painting and carving techniques. They boast a warm palette of colors, and their blooming florals and leafy foliage have simply been a delight to create and to share.
This floral ceramic bud vase is a cheery addition to a shelf, desk, mantle, windowsill, or other flat surface. Quite nice to look at, with or without some little blooming buds popped in there! Adorned with hand painted flowers and ferns climbing up and around, along with some butterflies flitting across, these decorative vase is handmade and one of a kind. Measurements are approximate.
To make these, they were thrown on the wheel using white, mid-fire stoneware clay. The surface is hand-painted with colored slips before the vase's first firing. It was glazed in a clear, transparent glaze and fired once more - for good measure (and because that is the process).
The botanical ceramics in this collection, Fairly Floral, are an experiment in style, as well as an exploration of freehand painting and carving techniques. They boast a warm palette of colors, and their blooming florals and leafy foliage have simply been a delight to create and to share.
These floral ceramic bud vases are a cheery addition to a shelf, desk, mantle, windowsill, or other flat surface. Quite nice to look at, with or without some blooming buds popped in there! Adorned with hand painted flowers climbing up and around them, these decorative vases are handmade and one of a kind. Measurements are approximate.
To make these, they were thrown on the wheel using white, mid-fire stoneware clay. The flowers and leaves are hand-painted with colored slips before the vase's first firing. It was glazed in a clear, transparent glaze and fired once more - for good measure (and because that is the process).
The botanical ceramics in this collection, Fairly Floral, are an experiment in style, as well as an exploration of freehand painting and carving techniques. They boast a warm palette of colors, and their blooming florals and leafy foliage have simply been a delight to create and to share.
This medium sized ceramic bowl is pleasing to the eye, in addition to being fantastic at holding objects. Working as a decorative piece, small dish, or holder of life's various small objects - it is the perfect addition to a kitchen, shelf, counter, or desk! It can also be used as just a regular bowl, and is food, microwave and dishwasher safe. It is approximately 3.5 inches across.
This bowl was hand thrown on the wheel, and painted by hand with colored slip. The piece is then fired, glazed with a transparent, food safe glaze, and then fired again. There are a couple of instances of crawling (little spots where the glaze has pulled back), but it does not impact functionality and has been slightly discounted accordingly.
The botanical ceramics in this collection, Fairly Floral, are an experiment in style, as well as an exploration of freehand painting and carving techniques. They boast a warm palette of colors, and their blooming florals and leafy foliage have simply been a delight to create and to share.
This floral ceramic bud vase is a cheery addition to a shelf, desk, mantle, windowsill, or other flat surface. Quite nice to look at, with or without some blooming buds popped in there! Adorned with hand painted flowers climbing up and around them, this decorative vase is handmade and one of a kind. Measurements are approximate.
To make this vase, it was thrown on the wheel using white, mid-fire stoneware clay. The flowers and leaves are hand-painted with colored slips before the vase's first firing. It was glazed in a clear, transparent glaze and fired once more - for good measure (and because that is the process).
The botanical ceramics in this collection, Fairly Floral, are an experiment in style, as well as an exploration of freehand painting and carving techniques. They boast a warm palette of colors, and their blooming florals and leafy foliage have simply been a delight to create and to share.
This finely decorated pot is both elegant and lush! Carved in relief, this peony vase is nice looking in its own right, and would be a fine container for a leafy plant as well!
This vase thrown on the wheel using white, mid-fire stoneware clay. The pot was carved away to create the design, and then hand-painted with colored slips, all before their first firing. It was glazed in a clear, transparent glaze and fired once more.
It is food, dishwasher, and microwave safe!
The botanical ceramics in this collection, Fairly Floral, are an experiment in style, as well as an exploration of freehand painting and carving techniques. They boast a warm palette of colors, and their blooming florals and leafy foliage have simply been a delight to create and to share.
To make the best drinking experience, these mugs are thrown on the wheel using white, mid-fire stoneware clay, while the handles are pulled and shaped by hand. The mugs are then hand-painted with colored slips, and the floral design is carved in before their first firing. They are glazed in a clear, transparent glaze and fired once more.
They are food, dishwasher, and microwave safe!
The botanical ceramics in this collection, Florals 2, are an experiment in style, as well as an exploration of freehand painting and carving techniques. They boast a warm palette of colors, and their blooming florals and leafy foliage have simply been a delight to create and to share.
These handmade magnifying glasses marry function and form - providing an attractive frame and clear magnifying power! You'll be as happy with what you're looking at as what you're looking through. Made from pine, with a glass lens and ceramic frame/handle. They are delicate and elegant in their appearance, and sturdy in their construction.
The botanical ceramics in this collection, Fairly Floral, are an experiment in style, as well as an exploration of freehand painting and carving techniques. They boast a warm palette of colors, and their blooming florals and leafy foliage have simply been a delight to create and to share.
Make all your pipe dreams come true with these floral pipes. A ‘natural’ companion, these handmade ceramic pipes are a joy to look at, as well as use. One features hand-painted daisies, and the other hand-painted peonies! Just look at them!!
In order to craft these beauts, I hand-built each one using white, mid-fire stoneware clay. They are hand-painted with colored slips, and the floral design is carved in before the pipe's first firing. It is glazed in a clear, transparent glaze and fired once more. Worried about running out of pipecleaners? They are dishwasher safe as well!
The botanical ceramics in this collection, Fairly Floral, are an experiment in style, as well as an exploration of freehand painting and carving techniques. They boast a warm palette of colors, and their blooming florals and leafy foliage have simply been a delight to create and to share.
This finely decorated bud vase is both elegant and lush! Carved in relief, this bottle shaped vase is nice looking in its own right, and would be a fine container for some blooming buds as well!
This vase thrown on the wheel using white, mid-fire stoneware clay. The pot was carved away to create the design, and then hand-painted with colored slips, all before their first firing. It was glazed in a clear, transparent glaze and fired once more.
Some of the colored slip did rise off the piece during firing (pictured), and it has been discounted accordingly.
The botanical ceramics in this collection, Fairly Floral, are an experiment in style, as well as an exploration of freehand painting and carving techniques. They boast a warm palette of colors, and their blooming florals and leafy foliage have simply been a delight to create and to share.
This ceramic plant pot is hand painted and super nice! It has a hole in the bottom for optimal drainage, too!
This vase thrown on the wheel using white, mid-fire stoneware clay. The pot was then hand-painted with colored slips, all before their first firing. It was glazed in a clear, transparent glaze and fired once more.
It is food, dishwasher, and microwave safe!
The botanical ceramics in this collection, Fairly Floral, are an experiment in style, as well as an exploration of freehand painting and carving techniques. They boast a warm palette of colors, and their blooming florals and leafy foliage have simply been a delight to create and to share.
These mugs are a cheery addition to your morning coffee or afternoon tea -perfect to grasp between two hands to keep warm, or hold by the handle while sipping away at your drink! Adorned with flowers inspired by vintage embroidery patterns, they are each handmade and one of a kind.
To make the best drinking experience, the mugs are thrown on the wheel using white, mid-fire stoneware clay, while the handles are pulled and shaped by hand. The mugs are then hand-painted with colored slips, all before their first firing. It is glazed in a clear, transparent glaze and fired once more.
It is food, dishwasher, and microwave safe!
The botanical ceramics in this collection, Fairly Floral, are an experiment in style, as well as an exploration of freehand painting and carving techniques. They boast a warm palette of colors, and their blooming florals and leafy foliage have simply been a delight to create and to share.
This ceramic jar is a nice addition to the home of anyone looking for small storage solutions! Adorned with flowers, each jar is unique - one jar on its own offers a beautiful container, more than that and you have your own garden of storage!
To make the perfect ceramic storage, these jars were thrown on the wheel using white, mid-fire stoneware clay. Each jar is approximately 3 inches (7.6cm) tall. They are hand-painted with colored slips, and surfaced before the first firing. It is glazed in a clear, transparent glaze and fired once more.
Dishwasher safe, should you get the impulse. While the lids fit generally nicely on the other jars, they are not airtight.
The botanical ceramics in this collection, Fairly Floral, are an experiment in style, as well as an exploration of freehand painting and carving techniques. They boast a warm palette of colors, and their blooming florals and leafy foliage have simply been a delight to create and to share.
This finely decorated pot calls into question the notion of labeling a dandelion a weed! Carved in relief, this dandelion vase is nice looking in its own right, and would be a fine container for a leafy plant as well!
This vase thrown on the wheel using white, mid-fire stoneware clay. The pot was carved away to create the dandelions, and then hand-painted with colored slips, all before their first firing. It was glazed in a clear, transparent glaze and fired once more.
It is food, dishwasher, and microwave safe!
The botanical ceramics in this collection, Fairly Floral, are an experiment in style, as well as an exploration of freehand painting and carving techniques. They boast a warm palette of colors, and their blooming florals and leafy foliage have simply been a delight to create and to share.
With the best small sipping drink experience in mind, these cups are thrown on the wheel using white, mid-fire stoneware clay. The cups are then hand-painted with colored slips, and the floral design is carved in before their first firing. They are glazed in a clear, transparent glaze and fired once more.
They are food, dishwasher and microwave safe (:
Looking for a handle you can hold? Check out my other listing in the shop for floral patterned mugs!
The botanical ceramics in this collection, Florals 2, are an experiment in style, as well as an exploration of freehand painting and carving techniques. They boast a warm palette of colors, and their blooming florals and leafy foliage have simply been a delight to create and to share.
This floral and festive gal is hand-sculpted. Likened to a botanical Chiquita lady, this serene and bedecked sculpture is a nice addition to your desk, nightstand, windowsill, or on a small wooden pedestal which is placed directly in front of the entrance of your home for all your guests to see. Really just a cute gal! A cute gal pal!
This piece was hand sculpted with white and light green clay. She was then fired, glazed with transparent glaze, and fired once more.
The botanical ceramics in this collection, Fairly Floral, are an experiment in style, as well as an exploration of freehand painting and carving techniques. They boast a warm palette of colors, and their blooming florals and leafy foliage have simply been a delight to create and to share.