Sunflower Bowl

Sunflower BowlCharming and functional, this bowl is ideal to serve snacks, candy, ramen, a side dish for entertaining, or a generous portion of toppings. Use it as a decorative accent or to organize your treasures. Plus, it looks equally attractive filled or empty. This stoneware bowl was thrown on a potters wheel. After firing it in an electric kiln, I hand painted a ring of sunflowers around the exterior with yellow and green underglazes, and outlined them with

or enjoy it as a decorative accent

the piece is fired a second time for a durable vitrified finish

dips and sauces

housewarming gift or as an indulgence for you

which I also used to sponge over the flower petal for a diffused romantic effect

Food-safe glazes in a runny cobalt

Handwashing is recommended

I painted several layers of slip (liquid clay) hand-tinted a custom cobalt shade

after which the pots get their last curing by heat

variegated bronze and bright warm rhubarb add functionality and durability

After its first firing

carefully measuring to ensure that the lid's flange and outer edge fit snuggly with the pot