About the service
I make custom tableware sets for salads and serving: a salad bowl and accompanying bowls, thrown on a pottery wheel to suit your table and your cooking habits. We start with a conversation — how many people typically sit at your table, do you need one large salad bowl or a set of several nested bowls for dressing, nuts, or grated cheese, and what food will most often go in it.
I select the clay based on the task. Chamotte earthenware creates a durable everyday piece that isn't afraid of metal spoons and frequent washing; light speckled clay looks more rustic and pairs well with rough, "wabi-sabi" glaze; porcelain works for thin-walled, more refined sets with light and vibrant glaze palettes, but requires more time and attention in the work, hence the higher price. All clay is food-safe, undergoes both bisque and glaze firing to stoneware temperature — the finished bowls easily withstand the dishwasher and microwave.
Glazes range from solid dense colors (celadon green, deep cobalt, warm honey, matte white) to multi-layered combinations where the glaze "breaks" and darkens in wheel rings, then lightens toward the edge — this shows the texture of handmade work rather than hiding it under an even layer. I can match an undertone to dishes you already own, use one color inside and raw or dark clay outside, or do a test firing for a specific shade if you send a photo reference or fabric sample. Inside the bowl I always cover completely with glaze — for convenient serving and washing; outside, if you wish, part can be left unglazed — for grip in hand and a more "tactile" feeling of handmade work.
A typical set is one large salad bowl (25–30 cm) and two nested smaller bowls for side dishes; on request I add serving utensils, a sauce bowl, or a paired container with a lid. Each bowl in the set is thrown from clay weighed in grams, so the diameter and wall thickness remain consistent throughout the set, and the rim is trimmed straight so the bowls stack neatly in the cabinet.
Production time is 10–14 days from sketch approval to ready for shipment: this includes throwing, trimming, bisque firing, glaze painting, and final firing — the kiln won't tolerate rushing, and I build this timeframe into the quote immediately, no surprises. I pack by hand with multi-layered cushioning and a sturdy double-walled box custom-made for your set, and photograph the finished pieces before shipping so you have a record of exactly what was sent. Write me your table size, favorite colors, and how you typically serve — I'll send you a sketch of the set and an estimate before clay even touches the wheel.
I select the clay based on the task. Chamotte earthenware creates a durable everyday piece that isn't afraid of metal spoons and frequent washing; light speckled clay looks more rustic and pairs well with rough, "wabi-sabi" glaze; porcelain works for thin-walled, more refined sets with light and vibrant glaze palettes, but requires more time and attention in the work, hence the higher price. All clay is food-safe, undergoes both bisque and glaze firing to stoneware temperature — the finished bowls easily withstand the dishwasher and microwave.
Glazes range from solid dense colors (celadon green, deep cobalt, warm honey, matte white) to multi-layered combinations where the glaze "breaks" and darkens in wheel rings, then lightens toward the edge — this shows the texture of handmade work rather than hiding it under an even layer. I can match an undertone to dishes you already own, use one color inside and raw or dark clay outside, or do a test firing for a specific shade if you send a photo reference or fabric sample. Inside the bowl I always cover completely with glaze — for convenient serving and washing; outside, if you wish, part can be left unglazed — for grip in hand and a more "tactile" feeling of handmade work.
A typical set is one large salad bowl (25–30 cm) and two nested smaller bowls for side dishes; on request I add serving utensils, a sauce bowl, or a paired container with a lid. Each bowl in the set is thrown from clay weighed in grams, so the diameter and wall thickness remain consistent throughout the set, and the rim is trimmed straight so the bowls stack neatly in the cabinet.
Production time is 10–14 days from sketch approval to ready for shipment: this includes throwing, trimming, bisque firing, glaze painting, and final firing — the kiln won't tolerate rushing, and I build this timeframe into the quote immediately, no surprises. I pack by hand with multi-layered cushioning and a sturdy double-walled box custom-made for your set, and photograph the finished pieces before shipping so you have a record of exactly what was sent. Write me your table size, favorite colors, and how you typically serve — I'll send you a sketch of the set and an estimate before clay even touches the wheel.
