http://folksy.com/shops/JuliaSmithCeramics I am a potter and work from my home in the Highlands of Scotland. Most of my work is thrown using red earthenware clay, decorated with subtle glazes and fired high to make it very strong. I like to draw either directly in to the clay surface or transfer drawings on to the glaze and fire them in. en-gb Julia Smith Ceramics I am a potter and work from my home in the Highlands of Scotland. Most of my work is thrown using red earthenware clay, decorated with subtle glazes and fired high to make it very strong. I like to draw either directly in to the clay surface or transfer drawings on to the glaze and fire them in. Each button measures approximately 30mm across by 8mmhigh. It was hand modelled in white earthenware clay then decorated with a smooth creamy glaze and a ladybird decal was fired into the glaze. JuliaSmithCeramics Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:29:45 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2951370 http://folksy.com/items/2951370 Ceramic Ladybird Button This little handmade dish measures 90mm diameter by 37mm tall. It has been decorated with a foodsafe glaze so could be used for containing salt, garlic or ginger. It could also be purely decorative or for keeping jewellery or keys in. JuliaSmithCeramics Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:03:10 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2947598 http://folksy.com/items/2947598 Small Red squirrel dish This plate measures 175mm diameter by 16mm high. It is a good size for a sandwich. Handwashing is recommended although occasional dishwasher use will be fine. JuliaSmithCeramics Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:54:16 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2947510 http://folksy.com/items/2947510 Badger side plate This bowl measures 121mm diameter by 55mm high. A perfect size for your nuts! Hand washing is recommended although occasional dshwasher use will be fine. JuliaSmithCeramics Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:46:06 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2947434 http://folksy.com/items/2947434 Red Squirrel bowl This bowl measures 147mm diameter by 75mm high. It is a good size for a shared salad, crisps or a very big bowl of porridge. Hand washing is recommended although occasional dishwasher use will be fine. JuliaSmithCeramics Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:41:52 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2947414 http://folksy.com/items/2947414 Large squirrel and pink trees bowl This mug measures 85mm diameter by 85mm high. It can be washed in a dishwasher although after years of dishwasher use the transfer will fade so hand washing is recommended. JuliaSmithCeramics Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:38:31 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2947378 http://folksy.com/items/2947378 Red Squirrel Mug This spoon measures 125mm x 38mm x 30mm (h). It was handmodelled then decorated with leadfree glaze. It could be used for sugar, salt, jam, chutney or could be decorative. Now reduced from £6! JuliaSmithCeramics Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:48:56 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2947086 http://folksy.com/items/2947086 Sugar, jam or salt spoon This spoon measures 138mm (l) x 33mm (w) x 25mm (h). It was hand modelled then decorated with foodsafe glaze and a hand drawn decal was fired into the glaze. It could be used for sugar,salt,jam, honey.. JuliaSmithCeramics Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:43:28 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2947058 http://folksy.com/items/2947058 Patterned leaf spoon The body of the mug measures arroximately 92mm across and the height to the top of the handle is around 110mm. To make it I started off with a ball of red earthenware clay which I threw on a potters wheel and then I added on a decorative handle and the hand modelled bird. The handle was made by rolling a coil of clay in a mold taken from a vintage cut glass dish. Liquid white clay, called slip, was poured inside to give it bright fresh interior and then it was fired. It was decorated with leadfree, foodsafe glaze and then the hand drawn decal was fired into the smooth glazed surface. This mug would make a very cute small vase too. You can see the process from start to finish in this two minute film at http://vimeo.com/27113222 Now reduced from £16! JuliaSmithCeramics Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:42:42 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2947042 http://folksy.com/items/2947042 Cloud and Bird Mug This brooch is made from high fired red earthenware clay decorated with an opaque glaze and decal. A stainless steel fastener is securely joined on to the back of the tile with strong epoxy resin. It measures 27mm across by 7mm high and comes mounted on a card. JuliaSmithCeramics Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:41:24 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2947022 http://folksy.com/items/2947022 Ladybird Brooch This mug measures 81mm across by 95mm high. It was thrown and hand modelled then decorated with slip, foodsafe glaze and a hand drawn decal. It can be washed in a dishwasher. JuliaSmithCeramics Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:37:18 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2947014 http://folksy.com/items/2947014 Hare Mug This mug measures 85mm across by 90mm tall. It was thrown and hand modelled then decorated with slip (liquid clay), foodsafe glaze and a hand drawn decal. If you would like to order a set of these mugs you can over at www.juliasmithceramics.bigcartel.com This mug can be washed in a dishwasher. JuliaSmithCeramics Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:36:37 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2946994 http://folksy.com/items/2946994 Bird and Chicks Mug Each button measures approximately 35mm diameter by 7mm high. They were hand modelled in white earthenware clay, decorated with a creamy smooth glaze and a moth decal was fired into the glazed surface. The price listed is for one button. JuliaSmithCeramics Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:32:32 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2946970 http://folksy.com/items/2946970 Amber Butterfly Button This brooch is made from high fired red earthenware clay decorated with an opaque glaze and decal. A stainless steel fastener is securely joined on to the back of the tile with strong epoxy resin. It measures 27mm across by 7mm high and comes mounted on a card. JuliaSmithCeramics Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:32:28 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2946978 http://folksy.com/items/2946978 Bee Brooch Each button measures approximately 30mm diameter by 7mm high. They were hand modelled then decorated with smooth glaze and fired very high so they are pretty robust. The price listed is for one button. JuliaSmithCeramics Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:31:15 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2946966 http://folksy.com/items/2946966 Blue and Brown Button This lidded pot measures 110mm across by 95mm high. It was thrown and decorated with food safe slip and glaze. It would make a good sugar, salt, jam or honey pot and has a small hole to place a spoon in. Now reduced from £25! JuliaSmithCeramics Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:25:20 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2946882 http://folksy.com/items/2946882 Butterfly & Rain Cloud Pot This measures approximately 82mm across by 90mm tall, not including the handle. It was thrown and decorated with foodsafe slip and glaze. Vintage decals are fired in to the glazed surface. It can be washed in a dishwasher. JuliaSmithCeramics Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:21:21 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2946834 http://folksy.com/items/2946834 Ladybird Mug This dish measures 113mm across by 20mm tall. It was thrown and decorated with a foodsafe smooth creamy glaze. The bee decal was fired into the shiny surface. It could be used for food or would make a good key bowl. Now reduced from £12! JuliaSmithCeramics Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:16:56 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2946818 http://folksy.com/items/2946818 Small Bee Dish This pot measures 190mm x 165mm wide by 70mm tall. It was hand built in red clay then decorated with white slip and a foodsafe creamy transparent glaze. The hand drawn leaf, patterns and bicycle prints are fired into the glaze and will not wash off, even in a dishwasher. It could be used for serving snacks at a party or it could be a desk tidy or anything you choose.. Now reduced from £45! JuliaSmithCeramics Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:12:51 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2946754 http://folksy.com/items/2946754 Pink bicycle pot This little dish measures 120mm across by 20mm tall. It was thrown and decorated with foodsafe slip and glaze then a hand drawn decal was fired into the glazed surface. It can be washed in a dishwasher and can be used for serving food or can be decorative. Now reduced from £14! JuliaSmithCeramics Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:12:45 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2946778 http://folksy.com/items/2946778 Red tree and bird dish This brooch is made from high fired red earthenware clay decorated with an opaque glaze and decal. A stainless steel fastener is securely joined on to the back of the tile with strong epoxy resin. It measures 27mm across by 7mm high and comes mounted on a card. JuliaSmithCeramics Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:07:56 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2946726 http://folksy.com/items/2946726 Bike brooch This mug measures 90mm across by 72mm tall. It was thrown and hand modelled then decorated with slip and foodsafe glaze. It can be washed in a dishwasher. Reduced from £15! JuliaSmithCeramics Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:07:52 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2946714 http://folksy.com/items/2946714 City Mug This dish measures 84mm diameter by 45mm high. It was slab built and hand-modelled with red earthenware clay and the patterned base was taken from a vintage cut glass dish. It has been decorated with a foodsafe glaze and is a handy dish to have in the kitchen for olive pips, tea bags or for serving butter. JuliaSmithCeramics Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:40:45 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2879778 http://folksy.com/items/2879778 Flower Pattern Bird Dish This dish measures 84mm diameter by 45mm high. It was slab built and hand-modelled with red earthenware clay and the patterned base was taken from a vintage cut glass dish. It has been decorated with a foodsafe glaze and is a handy dish to have in the kitchen for olive pips, tea bags or for serving butter. JuliaSmithCeramics Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:40:15 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2879774 http://folksy.com/items/2879774 Star Patterned Bird Dish This jug measures 84mm diameter by 97mm high. It is a good size for serving milk, cream, sauce or dressing. It can be washed in a dishwasher but the transfer will fade after years of washes so hand washing is recommended. JuliaSmithCeramics Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:11:57 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2879662 http://folksy.com/items/2879662 Red Squirrel Jug This wall clock measures 119mm diameter by 65mm high. It can be easily mounted on a screw or nail on the wall and comes supplied with a battery. The clock mechanism is the sweeping type which means no ticking noise. JuliaSmithCeramics Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:07:22 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2879622 http://folksy.com/items/2879622 Plant Clock This bowl measures 118mm diameter by 57mm high. It is a good size for pudding, side salad or crisps. It can be washed in a dishwasher but over a long time the transfer will fade so hand washing is recommended. JuliaSmithCeramics Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:03:25 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2879598 http://folksy.com/items/2879598 Pheasant Bowl This jug measures 85mm diameter by 90mm high. It is a good size for serving milk, cream, sauce or dressing. It can be washed in a dishwasher but over time the transfer print will fade. It will not fade if hand washed. JuliaSmithCeramics Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:59:20 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2879578 http://folksy.com/items/2879578 Stag Jug This bowl measures 117mm diameter by 55mm high. It was thrown then decorated with slip, foodsafe glaze and a hand-drawn decal. JuliaSmithCeramics Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:51:06 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2879554 http://folksy.com/items/2879554 Stag Bowl The body of the mug measures approximately 90mm across and the height to the top of the handle is around 90mm. Each one is handmade therefore no two mugs are identical. The shape, size and glaze application will vary slightly between each item. To make it I started off with a ball of red earthenware clay which I threw on a potter’s wheel and then I dipped the body in slip before adding on a decorative handle. The handle was made by rolling a coil of clay in a mold taken from a vintage cut glass dish. Slip was poured inside to give it a bright fresh interior and the sgraffito drawings were carved through the slip on the outside before firing. It was decorated with lead-free, food safe glaze and then a decal was fired into the smooth glazed surface. You can see the mug making process (not including the sgraffito part) from start to finish in this two minute film at http://vimeo.com/27113222 JuliaSmithCeramics Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:17:03 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2848902 http://folksy.com/items/2848902 Sgraffito Bike Mug This brooch is made from high fired red earthenware clay decorated with an opaque glaze and decal. A stainless steel fastener is securely joined on to the back of the tile with strong epoxy resin. It measures 35mm x 17mm x 12mm high and comes mounted on a card. JuliaSmithCeramics Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:06:42 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2848842 http://folksy.com/items/2848842 Rectangular Bike Brooch This brooch is made from high fired red earthenware clay decorated with an opaque glaze and decal. A stainless steel fastener is securely joined on to the back of the tile with strong epoxy resin. It measures 27mm across by 7mm high and comes mounted on a card. JuliaSmithCeramics Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:56:09 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2820258 http://folksy.com/items/2820258 Bike brooch This pot measures approximately 95mm diameter and 100mm high. I throw the sugar pots on a wheel using red earthenware clay and then dip them in white liquid clay (slip). The heart shaped handle was hand modelled and fits nicely in your fingers and a hole is drilled in the lid to fit a spoon. Once the slip has dried I carve the drawing through the layer of clay and then fire the pot. A food safe lead-free glaze is applied and the decal is fired into the glazed surface. You can wash this pot in a dishwasher and it could be used for sugar, salt, jam, chutney or honey. JuliaSmithCeramics Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:35:17 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2783482 http://folksy.com/items/2783482 Blue Bunny Sugar Pot This bowl measures 112mm diameter by 57mm high. It was thrown then decorated with slip, foodsafe glaze and a bee decal. It can be washed in a dishwasher. JuliaSmithCeramics Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:06:01 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2779838 http://folksy.com/items/2779838 Bee Bowl This bowl measures 170mm across by 48mm high. It was thrown then decorated with slip, foodsafe glaze and a hand drawn decal. JuliaSmithCeramics Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:56:15 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2779798 http://folksy.com/items/2779798 Blue Bunny Bowl This brooch is made from high fired red earthenware clay decorated with an opaque glaze and decal. A stainless steel fastener is securely joined on to the back of the tile with strong epoxy resin. It measures 27mm across by 7mm high and comes mounted on a card. JuliaSmithCeramics Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:23:35 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2776406 http://folksy.com/items/2776406 Square Ladybird Brooch This brooch is made from high fired red earthenware clay decorated with an opaque glaze and decal. A stainless steel fastener is securely joined on to the back of the tile with strong epoxy resin. It measures 35mm x 18mm x 7mm high and comes mounted on a card. JuliaSmithCeramics Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:05:50 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2775430 http://folksy.com/items/2775430 Rectangular Ladybird Brooch This bowl measures 143mm across x 52mm high. To make it I started off with a ball of red earthenware clay which I threw on a potter’s wheel. Liquid white clay, called slip, was poured inside to give it a bright fresh interior and then I carved the drawing into the slip once it had dried, a process called sgraffito, and then it was fired. It was decorated with lead-free, food safe glaze and then the decal was fired into the smooth glazed surface. JuliaSmithCeramics Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:22:22 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2771358 http://folksy.com/items/2771358 Sgraffito Bike and Hills Bowl This soap dish measures 95mm x 95mm x 40mm. It was hand modelled then decorated with a smooth glaze and gold lustre. It stands on four feet and has a hole in the centre to drain away water and the soap sits on raised lines to prevent sogginess. JuliaSmithCeramics Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:59:06 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2769642 http://folksy.com/items/2769642 Gold and Bird Ceramic Soap Dish The body of the mug measures arroximately 90mm across and the height to the top of the handle is around 90mm. Each one is handmade therefore no two mugs are identical. The shape, size and glaze application will vary slightly between each item. To make it I started off with a ball of red earthenware clay which I threw on a potters wheel and then I added on a decorative handle. The handle was made by rolling a coil of clay in a mold taken from a vintage cut glass dish. Liquid white clay, called slip, was poured inside to give it bright fresh interior and then it was fired. It was decorated with leadfree, foodsafe glaze and then the hand drawn decal was fired into the smooth glazed surface. You can see the process from start to finish in this two minute film at http://vimeo.com/27113222 JuliaSmithCeramics Sun, 11 Dec 2011 15:48:35 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2762134 http://folksy.com/items/2762134 Song Thrush Mug The body of the jug measures approximately 90mm across and the height to the top of the handle is around 90mm. Each one is handmade therefore no two jugs are identical. The shape, size and glaze application will vary slightly between each item. To make it I started off with a ball of red earthenware clay which I threw on a potter’s wheel and then I dipped the body in slip before adding on a decorative handle. The handle was made by rolling a coil of clay in a mold taken from a vintage cut glass dish. Slip was poured inside to give it a bright fresh interior and it was decorated with lead-free, food safe glaze and then a decal was fired into the smooth glazed surface. You can see the mug making process from start to finish in this two minute film at http://vimeo.com/27113222 JuliaSmithCeramics Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:01:15 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2750930 http://folksy.com/items/2750930 Blue Bunny Jug The body of the mug measures approximately 90mm across and the height to the top of the handle is around 90mm. Each one is handmade therefore no two mugs are identical. The shape, size and glaze application will vary slightly between each item. To make it I started off with a ball of red earthenware clay which I threw on a potter’s wheel and then I dipped the body in slip before adding on a decorative handle. The handle was made by rolling a coil of clay in a mold taken from a vintage cut glass dish. Slip was poured inside to give it a bright fresh interior and the sgraffito drawings were carved through the slip on the outside before firing. It was decorated with lead-free, food safe glaze and then a decal was fired into the smooth glazed surface. You can see the mug making process (not including the sgraffito part) from start to finish in this two minute film at http://vimeo.com/27113222 JuliaSmithCeramics Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:38:24 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2750894 http://folksy.com/items/2750894 Sgraffito Butterfly Mug This mug measures 82mm across by 90mm tall. It was thrown and hand modelled then decorated with slip, foodsafe glaze and patterened decals. It can be washed in a dishwasher. JuliaSmithCeramics Fri, 25 Nov 2011 13:50:23 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2636129 http://folksy.com/items/2636129 Patterned Mug Each hanging decoration measures 58mm diameter by 4mm thick. They are made from red earrthenware clay and are decorated with a subtle smooth bluey glaze. The hand drawn cloud decal is fired into the glaze. Reduced from £4! JuliaSmithCeramics Thu, 24 Nov 2011 15:48:45 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2632061 http://folksy.com/items/2632061 SALE Cloud Decoration This ceramic wall clock measures 132mm across by 50mm deep. It was thrown and hand modelled then decorated with a subtle smooth glaze and number decals. The battery powered mechanism has sweeping hands rather than ticking ones and the clock has a hole in the back to easily mount on the wall using a screw or nail. The clock comes supplied with a battery. JuliaSmithCeramics Thu, 24 Nov 2011 15:28:14 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2631953 http://folksy.com/items/2631953 Clock with Wings This cup measures 82mm across by 87mm high. It was thrown in red earthenware clay, decorated with white slip and lead free, foodsafe glaze and a hand drawn decal. It can be washed in a dishwasher. You could use it for hot or cold drinks or it makes a nice pencil pot or small vase. JuliaSmithCeramics Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:43:52 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2630833 http://folksy.com/items/2630833 Bird and Chicks Cup This bowl measures 132mm across by 56mm tall. It was thrown and decorated with foodsafe glaze and a hand drawn decal. You can wash it in a dishwasher but over years the transfers will fade so hand washing is recommended. Now reduced from £14! JuliaSmithCeramics Sun, 11 Sep 2011 13:47:27 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2275305 http://folksy.com/items/2275305 SALE Honeysuckle Bowl This mug measures 94mm across by 80mm tall. To make it I started off with a ball of red earthenware clay which I threw on a potters wheel and then I added on a hand modelled handle. Liquid white clay, called slip, was poured inside to give it bright fresh interior and then I drew through the slip before it was fired. It was decorated with leadfree, foodsafe glaze and then the flowery decal was fired into the smooth glazed surface. You can wash this in a dishwasher although over a long time the decal will fade so hand washing is recommended. You can see a similar making process, a mug being made from start to finish, in this two minute film at http://vimeo.com/27113222 Now reduced from £14! JuliaSmithCeramics Thu, 25 Aug 2011 09:32:48 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2197757 http://folksy.com/items/2197757 SALE Flowery hills mug