Light and Dark Floral Pedestal Vase 1 bird mug When the amaryllis bulb blooms

When the amaryllis bulb blooms are spent- keep the plant as an interesting green foliage

Blushed Blue on the inside

Once it is loosened from the mold the rim is hand cut for an organic undulating edge which will vary a bit from piece to piece

Allow for some variation between pieces in slight size difference

Light and Dark Floral Pedestal Vase 1 bird mug When the amaryllis bulb bloomsThese vertical pieces are constructed in the most straightforward way, with as much of the form being shaped on the wheel with little over correction on the shape later on. The subtle rim at the bottom of the main vessel is formed through the trimming process, and instead of loping it off, I left it and it becomes one of those small poetries found in a considered handmade piece. Florals are inspired by dahlia blooms, the stems intertwined and wrapping