Small Ceramic Prep Bowl Set

These sweet little earthenware clay prep bowls measure 3 1/2 inches in diameter and 1 inch deep. They are perfect for so many things like tapas bowls, sauces, nuts, candies or even small soaps and jewelry. I made these without the benefit of a wheel, so their slight irregularities make them truly one of a kind pieces. Lead free purple glaze was used to finish the bowls making them food safe.

Mini Russian Support Spindle Travel Sets

This is a new item for Grizzly Mountain Arts!  We are excited to introduce our "Mini Russian Support Spindle Travel Set".  The mini Russian spindle included with each set is the same size as our previous hair stick spindles but these are crafted from heavier woods.  The weight of each spindle can be varied by removing the two glass beaded rings.  Also included with each set is a mini ceramic spinning bowl that travels securely in it's zippered pouch.

New Support Spindle Bowls

Six new support spindle bowls were listed in our Etsy shop this evening.  The spindle bowls above, were crafted from figured maple, and the lap support spindle bowls below were made from ambrosia maple.  Our spindle bowls, which are an original design, feature a ceramic insert which provides a fast, efficient surface for your spindle.  Additional photos of these handspinning tools can be found here. 

Ambrosia Maple and Ceramic Lap Support Spinning Bowls

Dave has crafted these beautiful lap support spinning bowls from ambrosia maple. The ceramic bowl measures 1 3/4 inches in diameter, and the ambrosia maple base is approximately 2 3/4 inches in diameter and 6 1/4 inches in length. Cork dots on the bottom keep the wood from scratching your chair.  Please visit our Etsy shop to view additional photos of these handspinning tools.

Ceramic Trinket Dishes

It's been a long time since we added a new item to our portfolio, so we are very excited to show our newest pieces.  Our sweet little trinket dishes are perfect for so many things!  Rings, pins, votive candles or even as small prep dishes.  We created each dish by hand from earthenware clay, and glazed each dish with lead free glaze.  These little beauties measure a little over 2 1/2 inches in diameter, and about 1/2 inch in depth.  Each dish has been signed, and will be shipped in a gift box.  Be sure and stop by our Etsy shop to view more photos of these adorable little bowls.

The Celtic Druid's Egg Clay Pendant

This Celtic Druid's Egg earthenware clay pendant is an original design. The pendant, which has been glazed a pale purple, hangs from an 18" necklace beaded with deep garnet colored Preciosa Czech glass beads and beige Swarovski pearls. The clasp is a gold plated barrel clasp.  A gift box is included with your order.  Additional photos can be found in our Etsy shop.

The Celtic Druid's Egg Clay Pendant

This Celtic Druid's Egg earthenware clay pendant is an original design. The pendant, which has been glazed a sage green, hangs from an 16" necklace beaded with unakite and carved wood beads. The clasp is a gold plated barrel clasp.  A gift box is included with your order.  Additional photos can be found in our Etsy shop.

Three Graces Ceramic Cameo Adjustable Rings

We have just added the "Three Graces" ceramic cameo rings above to our Etsy shop.  We have been collecting vintage and antique cameos for some time and have made some stunning molds from them to use in our "Good Dirt Jewelry" earthenware clay jewelry collection.

White earthenware clay and various glazes were used to create these beautiful "Three Graces" ceramic cameo rings. The ceramic cameos have been set into gorgeous adjustable gold plated rings.

Ambrosia Maple Support Spinning Bowls

Our originally designed support spinning bowls combine the efficiency of a ceramic surface with the stability of a wide beautiful wooden base. The ceramic insert measures 1 3/4 inches in diameter, and the gorgeous twice turned ambrosia maple base is 2 3/4 inches in diameter and 2 inches in height. Cork has been added to the bottom of this bowl to keep the wood from scratching other hard surfaces.

**What is twice turned wood?**

Some of the woods that Dave uses, such as this ambrosia maple, can only be found green or "wet".  Green or "wet" wood has to be dried before it is used, otherwise the finished project would warp, crack or check.  Since Dave doesn't have a wood kiln to dry these woods, he cuts the wood to size and turns it once to get the desired shape.  He then sets it aside for months to allow the moisture to escape.  Once he has determined that all of the moisture is gone, he then turns the piece again which results in the finished project.

Ceramic Art Nouveau Pendant with Shell

Jo bought the most beautiful antique Art Nouveau era pewter button a while back, and with that button she made the mold for this piece. The nearly 1 inch diameter earthenware ceramic pendant has been glazed a gorgeous baroque gold color. The multi-colored shell necklace measures 16 inches long, and has a barrel clasp closure.  This is a perfect everyday piece, or could be dressed up by layering it with other longer necklaces.  An additional photo can be seen here.

A gift box is included with every order from Grizzly Mountain Arts.

Ceramic Mayan Sun Pendant with Turquoise

Jo made this Mayan sun pendant from earthenware clay. It has been fired with a chili pepper red glaze. Each pendant comes out of the kiln with it's own unique color properties. The necklace measures 16 inches and has been beaded with turquoise and has a barrel clasp closure.  This necklace is a perfect everyday piece, or could be dressed up by layering it with other longer necklaces.  An additional photo can be seen here.

A gift box is included with every order from Grizzly Mountain Arts.

Tibetan Lite Support Spindles with Matching Lap Bowls

These two new Tibetan support spindle sets were recently crafted by Dave from Oregon myrtlewood.  The spindle above has a purpleheart shaft, while the one below is hickory.  The inserts of the spinning bowls were created from earthenware clay.

Cherry and Ceramic Support Spinning Bowl with Pyrography

Our originally designed support spinning bowl combines the efficiency of a ceramic surface with the stability of a wide beautiful wooden base. The ceramic insert measures 1 3/4 inches in diameter, and the gorgeous cherry wood base is 2 7/8 inches in diameter. Dave has adorned this bowl with one of his signature leaf motifs. Cork has been added to the bottom of this bowl to keep the wood from scratching other hard surfaces.

Large Birdseye Maple and Ceramic Support Spinning Bowl with Spindle Parking Port

Our originally designed support spinning bowl combines the efficiency of a ceramic surface with the stability of a wide beautiful wooden base. The beautiful blue ceramic insert measures 1 3/4 inches in diameter, and the gorgeous birdseye maple wood base is 3 3/4 inches in diameter. Cork has been added to the bottom of this bowl to keep the wood from scratching other hard surfaces.

**Please note, this larger bowl was crafted from the only bowl blank of this size that Dave had on hand, so no other bowls of this size will be made in the near future and is not available for custom orders.**

Hard Maple and Ceramic Support Spinning Bowl with Pyrography

Our originally designed support spinning bowl combines the efficiency of a ceramic surface with the stability of a wide beautiful wooden base. The icy blue ceramic insert measures 1 3/4 inches in diameter, and the gorgeous hard maple wood base is 3 inches in diameter. Dave has adorned this bowl with one of his signature leaf motifs. Cork has been added to the bottom of this bowl to keep the wood from scratching other hard surfaces.  Additional photos can be found in our Etsy shop.

Lost Treasure!

This summer we decided to take a break from doing shows, so all of our plastic bins containing our various show supplies (tablecloths, etc) had remained stacked in our studio.  While looking for something else, I happened to open one and found a treasure trove of pine needle baskets!  You know you make a lot of baskets when you find an entire bin full that you hadn't seen in a while.  We have begun to photograph these and have listed nine of them in our Etsy shop today.

Cocobolo and Ceramic Support Spinning Bowl

Cocobolo and Ceramic Support Spinning Bowl

Our originally designed support spinning bowl combines the efficiency of a ceramic surface with the stability of a wide beautiful wooden base. The ceramic bowl measures 1 3/4 inches in diameter, and the gorgeous cocobolo wooden base is 2 3/4 inches in diameter. Cork has been added to the bottom of this bowl to keep the wood from scratching other hard surfaces.

Additional photos can be found in our Etsy shop.

Cat Paws Oregon Myrtlewood Tibetan Support Spindle and Bowl Set

Oregon Myrtlewood Tibetan Support Spindle with Matching Bowl

Dave adorned this beautiful set created for one of our wonderful patrons, by burn etching sweet little cat paws around the top of the Tibetan support spindle and it's matching bowl.  The shaft of the spindle is walnut and the ceramic insert is an earthy mossy green. 

Cherry and Ceramic Support Spinning Bowl

Cherry and Ceramic Support Spinning Bowl

We have created a support spinning bowl that has combined the efficiency of a ceramic surface with the stability of a wide beautiful wooden base. Our ceramic bowl measures 1 3/4 inches in diameter, and the gorgeous cherry wood base is 2 3/4 inches in diameter. Cork has been added to the bottom of this bowl to keep the wood from scratching other hard surfaces.

We are making the ceramic inserts for our support spinning bowls in a variety of glazes, and no two pieces ever come out of the kiln the same. Your cherry and ceramic support spinning bowl will be one of a kind.

Hawaiian Koa and Ceramic Support Spinning Bowl

Hawaiian Koa and Ceramic Support Spinning Bowl

This beautiful support spinning bowl has been crafted from Hawaiian koa. The ceramic insert was glazed with "Blue Grotto". You can find this spindle bowl in our Etsy shop.

~More About Koa~

The Acacia koa tree, is a species of flowering tree in the pea family found mainly on the Hawaiian islands, where it is the second most common tree. Its name in the Hawaiian language means brave, bold, fearless, or warrior. Koa is one of the fastest growing Hawaiian trees capable of reaching 20-30 feet in five years and was used by the Hawaiian natives to make outrigger canoes and surfboards. Being a tonewood, koa is often used in the construction of ukuleles, acoustic guitars and Hawaiian steel guitars.