To celebrate Mother’s Day (30th March in the UK) I’ve emblazoned some wheel-thrown posy vases with their very own traditional tattoo. The heart and banner tribute to ‘Mum’ is one of the most iconic and enduring tattoo designs in western culture. Popularised by sailors and soldiers in the early 20th century, these tattoos were a way to hold loved ones close when away from home.

This cute posy vase is thrown on the potters wheel from speckled stoneware clay. Before the clay is fully dry, I hand-paint the coloured parts of the tattoo design. I then coat the design in a layer of wax resist, before carving the outline and words through to the clay below. Once the vase is bone dry I paint black underglaze into the outline and wipe the excess off of the wax resist. Finished with transparent glaze. You can see a video of the decorating process here.

13.5 - 14cm tall (measurements are approximate). Gentle hand-washing recommended, can be used in dishwasher and microwave.  Click here for more information on care of your item.

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