{"product_id":"small-amphora-bud-vase-flowers-by-plays-in-mud-pottery","title":"Small Amphora Bud Vase - Flowers by Plays In Mud Pottery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese delightful small vases bring a touch of handcrafted charm to any space. Adorned with Kelsey's signature Flower pattern—created using her handmade stamps—each vase showcases her unique artistry. The intricate petals, hand-drawn stems, and stamped leaves ensure no two pieces are exactly alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: approximately 4\" tall x 1.75\" wide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade by Kelsey Schissel of Plays In Mud Pottery in Asheville, North Carolina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue to their handmade nature, the piece you receive will be similar, but not identical to the one pictured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy gallery and studio are located in Asheville, NC, where I pour my passion into creating pottery. One of the most frequently asked questions is how did I become interested in pottery? There wasn’t a specific beginning—it was simply a way of life growing up, surrounded by handmade objects. But if you’re asking when I knew I wanted to become a potter, that moment came while helping my dad, master chair maker and blacksmith Lyle Wheeler, at a craft show in Banner Elk, NC. North Carolina heritage potters Glen and Lula Bolick were there, demonstrating on a kick wheel outside. I was captivated! I spent hours watching Lula, completely mesmerized. Eventually, she invited me to touch the pot she was shaping. The moment my finger slid across the clay, I felt a spark in my soul—I knew I wanted to make pottery. That moment set me on the path I’ve been crafting ever since. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn today’s busy, tech-filled world, I believe pottery grounds us, reconnecting us to the present moment. Using a handmade mug or bowl becomes an act of mindfulness, a small ritual in our daily lives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e I use clay purchased from the Village Potters in RAD and mix all my own glazes.  Primarily I throw pieces on the potters wheel and then using small handmade stamps that I design and make; I decorate the surface of the pot one stamp at a time.  Once it’s decorated I bisque fire it, glaze it and fire it again. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese thoughtful touches create an intimate and beautiful connection with every item I make, transforming everyday moments into something special.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFind more work from Plays In Mud Pottery here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Plays In Mud Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Moss Green","offer_id":46546009522261,"sku":"qlg1793120383743","price":37.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sapphire Blue","offer_id":46546009555029,"sku":"zti1793120383744","price":39.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/5884\/1429\/files\/small-amphora-bud-vase---flowers-by-plays-in-mud-pottery_1.jpg?v=1793120422","url":"https:\/\/zackagilityladder.shop\/products\/small-amphora-bud-vase-flowers-by-plays-in-mud-pottery","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}