Small Ceramic Snowy Owl

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Small Ceramic Snowy Owl

Small Ceramic Snowy Owl

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Little ceramic Snowy Owl sculptures made to bring you joy!

I usually make these little ceramic Snowy Owls 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 Snowy Owl starts as a lump of clay which I shape and form by hand.

  • Handcrafted stoneware ceramic Snowy 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

About this Snowy Owl Sculpture

Their snowy white plumage and striking yellow eyes make this migratory visitor from the Arctic region one of the most recognizable species of owl.

There’s something extra magical about a snowy owl – the way their feathers are snow white and their piercing eyes watch you without you even knowing.

Why choose this Snowy Owl?

With their snowy white plumage and piercing yellow eyes, you could be forgiven that they can cast spells on all who gaze at them. I wonder what spell they would cast if they could?

I love having these little owls around my house, when I see them it’s like they’re surprised and happy to see me. Every time. What a hoot!

Packaging

  • Comes already gift wrapped in a posh box
  • Free personalised gift message
  • All packaging materials are recycled and recyclable

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How they're made

Lumps of Clay

All of my sculptures start as lumps of clay.

The critters are created using the pinch pot technique to make sure they're hollow.

There's lots of stages of shaping, refining and smoothing for each individual.

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 they each need to be wiped down to remove any surface salts. Then it's time to add the underglaze colours - each colour needs 3 coats painted on by hand.

Glazing

They’re then left another 24 hours before having a clear glaze applied on top – again another 3 layers.

Glaze Firing

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

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