Green Leaf Stem Bud Vase

Description

Handmade Green Leaf Stem Bud Vase

This green, ceramic bud vase is handmade by me in my garden studio in Derbyshire. I threw it on the potter’s wheel using stoneware clay, then decorated it with a simple leaf stem design inspired by the hedgerows near my home.

The vase is finished inside and out with a glossy clear glaze so it’s watertight and durable. The base is flat and stamped with my maker’s mark.

The narrow neck opening is about 2.3cm and the vase stands about 10cm tall –  just right for a few thin stems, like sweet peas, lavender, or a small posy freshly picked from the garden. It would also work well with my ceramic flowers, if you’d like an everlasting display – you can see the flowers here.

To create the surface design, I cut the leaf shapes from paper and apply them to the damp clay. I then brush over several layers of green slip and gently peel the paper away to reveal the soft white clay beneath. It’s a bit fiddly, I use tiny scissors, but one of my favourite parts of the process. I love combining nature-inspired shapes with simple pattern.

Key details:

• Height: 10 cm
• Neck opening: 2.3 cm
• Vase diameter: 7.5 cm
• Handmade from stoneware clay
• Glazed inside and out for a glossy, durable finish

Packaging:
Your vase will be wrapped in tissue paper first, then carefully packed using recyclable materials wherever possible. I never buy plastic packaging or tapes. Any plastic based packaging in your parcel is being reused, I’m trying to keep as plastic-free as possible.