Ceramic Barn Owl Sculpture
Little ceramic Barn Owl sculptures made to bring you joy!
I absolutely love owls of all sizes and shapes, they’re all incredibly special in their own owly way. But Barn Owls are the owls I see most of all so they hold a special place in my heart – which always skips a beat when I spot one!
I usually make these little guys outdoors in the fresh air – I can enjoy watching the birds – who are watching me making birds! It’s truly my happy place and I hope to pass on the love and joy to you through them.
Designed to be held and loved, each owl starts as a lump of clay which I shape and form by hand.
- Handcrafted stoneware ceramic Barn Owl, individually shaped and glazed by me
- Perfect palm size and reassuringly robust to hold
- Each one is genuinely unique with its own personality and character
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About this Barn Owl Sculpture
They always know you’re there before you know they’re there!
People of old were terrified of these silent screechers, giving them their, “Ghost owl” name. Personally, I think they’re one of the sweetest looking owls with their big eyes and heart shaped faces, and who could ignore the snowy white and soft brown plumage? Hardly terrifying.
How the ceramic collectable critters are made
All of my sculptures are born from mud. It’s fancy mud with added stuff in it, but it’s essentially mud.
Once I’ve prepped the clay, I create two identical spheres.
Using the pinch-pot technique I make them into two bowls, which are then scored and joined.
Once the hollow sphere is a little firmer, I then create the shape of the critter by smoothing it with my hands.
After which I’ll add details like the eyes.
Once they’ve dried off a bit I can refine them further, and once completely dry I can give them a last smoothing.
Bisque Firing
When I’m happy with them I carefully load the kiln – which I like to pre-heat for a few hours just to make sure there’s no moisture left in the clay that might cause any explosions.
The temperature will then steadily rise to about 1050°C then left to cool for about 24 hours before I can empty it.
Underglazing
Once cooled (usually 24-48 hours later) I can sand them then brush them down before applying coloured underglazes – usually 2-3 layers hand painted on.
Glazing
They’re then left another 24 hours before having a clear glaze applied on top – again another 3 layers.
Then once they’re dry, I’ll clear any glaze from underneath to help stop them sticking to the kiln shelf .
I’ll score around their eyes and then it’s back into the kiln for the glaze firing. This time the temperature reaches about 1245°C
It can take a good 24-48 hours before the pieces are cool enough to handle.
Then it’s quality check time, and if I’m happy with them, they get a stamp on their bottom, their photo taken and then they’re released back into the wild.
Why choose this piece?
Every owl comes out of the kiln with their own expression – some look wise and thoughtful, others have more of a “who are you calling wise?” look about them. They’re perfect for perching on a shelf or desk, keeping an eye on things in that calm, quiet way that only owls can manage.
