Blossom Vase

The inspiration behind these vases are flower blossoms, and decorated by elements from different past designs. the repetition of these elements have created a completely different pattern.

They have been made with molds that I have repurposed and by adding a flower shape top as a new element, it completely changed the look of the original shape. These mold were destined to landfill, but by repurposing and altering the design, it has become a entirely different piece.

The entire vase has been hand painted and each line has been carved by hand. They show some texture from the carvings but also the exterior has been glazed on the designs with a clear glossy glaze, as a result you will see a raw speckled clay texture and glossy patterns. The inside has been full glazed for water proofing purposes, and the raw areas in the exterior have been sealed with liquid quartz, an Australian made material which is food safe but it will also protect from stains.

Measurements:

11 cm H x 7 cm diameter at base

*Handwash preferable

Materials: The vases were  made with cone 6 stoneware. They are hand carved, hand  painted utilising food safe glazes and underglazes.

Sustainability: Alma Terra products are ethically made by me in my backyard studio, I care about the environment and the footprint on earth, I only use Australian raw materials and products instead of flying them form different parts of the world, I support Australian businesses only.  I recycle and reuse water from the studio to water the veggie garden right outside my creative space. Every left over of clay is recycled until I collect a sufficient amount to make more ceramic pieces.  The kiln is run on solar power to fire my work so I minimise the demand from electricity.

I use new and repurposed cardboard boxes and recyclable and biodegradable packing materials only.

Alma Terra ceramics are produced with passion in North East Victoria in the beautiful Ovens Valley.