Last year I bought a selection of secondhand 'overglaze decals' from a studio clear out sale. Overglaze decals are full colour designs which are applied to a piece after the glaze firing and fired for a third time. They are often used on commercial wares. These designs are all from the 1960s and 1970s, and evoke a cosy, familiar feeling as I am quite sure most of us have seen them on china at Nan's or older generations homes in the past!

I’ve used some of the decals to decorate these little handmade bowls which I designed to serve your cat ‘licky’ or ‘creamy’ treats. They can also be used for other treats and small portions (perhaps with hidden medicine inside?). Or if you don’t have a cat, they are the perfect size for rings and things!

Thrown on the potters wheel from white stoneware clay, then trimmed and hand decorated them with underglaze brushstrokes before firing, glazing and firing again. Finally I applied vintage floral overglaze decals and fired them for a third time.

Every item is entirely handmade by Emma and there will be some variations in size, shape and finish. Photos are illustrative of the handmade item you will receive. Items sold individually.

9cm wide, 2 - 2.5cm tall (measurements are approximate). Gentle hand-washing recommended.  Click here for more information on care of your item.

Please bear in mind that I don't know how old the physical decals are or how they have been stored. The designs are from the 60s and 70s. I have experimented to find the right firing temperature for them. They appear to be properly affixed, but I can't guarantee if they will fade or wear in time.

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