Sepia Floral Pedestal Vase 2 parakeet mug Once it is loosened from

Once it is loosened from the mold the rim is hand cut for an organic undulating edge which will vary a bit from piece to piece

frolicking

a mid-tone speckled buff clay

reminiscent of a bygone era

Sepia Floral Pedestal Vase 2 parakeet mug Once it is loosened fromThese vertical pieces are constructed in the most straightforward way, with as much of the form being shaped on the wheel with little over correction on the shape later on. The subtle rim at the bottom of the main vessel is formed through the trimming process, and instead of loping it off, I left it and it becomes one of those small poetries found in a considered handmade piece. Florals are inspired by chrysanthemum and dahlia blooms, the stems