Desert Scene Sgraffito Jar

This design is hand-carved using an ancient technique. It is inspired by my time spent in Tucson, visiting family and exploring the amazing desert ecosystems of that area.

Material: Stoneware Pottery

Size: 5”H x 4”W

Design: 360* desert landscape carved through reddish brown underglaze. The interior glaze is black that sparkles with both black and golden notes.

Photography note: I photograph my work in natural light with no editing in order to represent the true aesthetic as accurately as possible. These photos were taken towards the end of the day and show a yellow tint from the sunset.

Maker Notes: My pottery is hand-formed on the potter's wheel from stoneware clay. It is then altered using a wide variety of surface design techniques, before being heated to over 1700 degrees fahrenheit. This process leads to fully vitrified clay (now stone) that is both durable and comfortable in the hand.

Purpose and Use of Jars

I often get asked "what do you use that for" so I've created a list of some of the things you can store in lidded vessels:

• Kitchen: coffee beans, loose leaf tea, cooking salt, spice blends, sweetener packets, powder scoops

• Bedroom: nightstand "catch all", jewelry, crystals, hair accessories, phone charging cables, earplugs, sleep masks, small candles, love notes
• Bathroom: cotton balls, cotton swabs, bath salts, hair ties, bobby pins, razor heads, floss picks, nail care tools, epsom salt
• Desk & office: paper clips, binder clips, rubber bands, spare change, desk candies

Care: These pieces are microwave, dishwasher, and food safe though I recommend hand-washing.