Small Ceramic Kingfisher Sculpture
Small Ceramic Kingfisher Sculpture
Small Ceramic Kingfisher Sculpture
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Little ceramic Kingfisher sculptures made to bring you joy!
I usually make these little guys 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 bird starts as a lump of clay which I shape and form by hand.
- Handcrafted stoneware ceramic kingfisher, 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 Kingfisher Sculpture
I was in my 40’s before I was lucky enough to spot a Kingfisher! Turns out they’re not the easiest of things to spot and they zoom past like a streak of blue lightning – always when you least expect it!
But now you don’t have to wait for the real thing to show up, you can have one sitting next to you while you enjoy your breakfast!
The vibrant orange and blue glazes have been a real labour of love – I mixed and tested underglazes and glazes until my hands were blue (literally!)
Why choose this piece?
Each one of these little Kingfishers comes out of the kiln with their own personality – some look like they’re plotting their next fishing adventure, while others seem to be having a bit of a daydream.
I’ve kept them nice and smooth, perfect for holding and stroking (go on, you know you want to!). There’s something really lovely about having a peaceful moment with your coffee and a Kingfisher in hand.
Packaging
Packaging
- Comes already gift wrapped in a posh box
- Free personalised gift message
- All packaging materials are recycled and recyclable
UK Delivery
UK Delivery
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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