Sakura Pot

Sakura PotDelicate but durable, this bowl is blossoming with sakura buds and could not be more versatile. Fill it with jams, dips and condiments for a beautiful serving dish. It's just as handy as a succulent planter, a bud vase or to hold pot pourri. This bowl is thrown on the wheel then bisqued in an electric kiln. I painted a sakura twig in underglazes on the front and a cherry blossom pink glaze inside. A shiny clear glaze for the exterior adds

snacks or dips

To use this butter bell

I hand painted a ring of sunflowers around the exterior with yellow and green underglazes

* 1 and 1/2-inch-long handmade porcelain pendant

Share salsa and chips

and special occasions

this blue and white mug features a rustically elegant natural texture

I hand-painted sky-blue hydrangea petals and brown stems in underglaze before firing it a second time to fuse the pattern to the vase

alone or filled with wrapped truffles or specialty tea

I hand painted them with a cerulean speckled glaze for a fresh presentation

Leave it to the French to figure out how to keep butter fresh and spreadable at room-temperature

Listing is for two bowls