High Desert Bowl
This small bowl is made from wild, unprocessed clays collected in the local hills around Valyermo, California. The clays are used in raw state, with natural sand, minerals, and small inclusions left intact, giving the surface a tactile, uneven texture and subtle variations in color. Each piece carries the marks of the land it comes from. This was originally a test piece, you’ll see the inscription (60/30) at the bottom which was the ratio of 2 wild clays used. It came out so nice, I decided to offer it for sale.
The bowl is handbuilt using the pinched method, resulting in an organic, slightly irregular form that sits comfortably in the hand. The rim is left softly uneven, and the surface shows the traces of hand shaping and firing, making each bowl one of a kind rather than a standardized object.
The piece is first fired in an electric kiln, then pit fired, which deepens the earthy tones and creates natural darkening and smoky variation on the surface. A thin transparent glaze is applied to the interior, making the bowl waterproof while allowing the raw character of the clay and iron-rich coloration to remain visible. The exterior is left largely unglazed, emphasizing the mineral texture and natural color of the clay body.
This bowl works well for small servings: drinks, snacks, condiments, tasting portions, or a modest portion of morning cereal. It can also be used as a small presentation vessel for ferments, nuts, olives, or sauces. Beyond function, it’s meant to feel like a quiet, grounded object—simple, tactile, and rooted in place.
Details
– Wild, unprocessed clays from the hills of Valyermo, California
– Handbuilt (pinched)
– Electric kiln fired to cone 2 (2100 °F), then pit fired
– Transparent interior glaze; iron-rich clay body
– Medium size: approx. 4 in (10 cm) diameter × 2.5 in (6.5 cm) tall
– Each piece is unique in color, texture, and surface variation
Don't forget to read the section about pottery care.
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Shipping Information: I use USPS Priority mail for shipping within the US and USPS Priority International mail for international customers. Packages go out three to seven business days from the day of purchase.
Priority mail takes two to five days to deliver in the US. International orders may take much longer to arrive.
Refunds will be offered if the item is damaged during shipment. Send me and email and photos clearly indicating the extent of damage to the box, packing materials, and item.
Either a full refund, exchange, or store credit in the same amount will be made.
High Desert Pinch Bowl
This small bowl is made from wild, unprocessed clays collected in the local hills around Valyermo, California. The clays are used in raw state, with natural sand, minerals, and small inclusions left intact, giving the surface a tactile, uneven texture and subtle variations in color. Each piece carries the marks of the land it comes from. This was originally a test piece, you’ll see the inscription (60/30) at the bottom which was the ratio of 2 wild clays used. It came out so nice, I decided to offer it for sale.
The bowl is handbuilt using the pinched method, resulting in an organic, slightly irregular form that sits comfortably in the hand. The rim is left softly uneven, and the surface shows the traces of hand shaping and firing, making each bowl one of a kind rather than a standardized object.
The piece is first fired in an electric kiln, then pit fired, which deepens the earthy tones and creates natural darkening and smoky variation on the surface. A thin transparent glaze is applied to the interior, making the bowl waterproof while allowing the raw character of the clay and iron-rich coloration to remain visible. The exterior is left largely unglazed, emphasizing the mineral texture and natural color of the clay body.
This bowl works well for small servings: drinks, snacks, condiments, tasting portions, or a modest portion of morning cereal. It can also be used as a small presentation vessel for ferments, nuts, olives, or sauces. Beyond function, it’s meant to feel like a quiet, grounded object—simple, tactile, and rooted in place.
Details
– Wild, unprocessed clays from the hills of Valyermo, California
– Handbuilt (pinched)
– Electric kiln fired to cone 2 (2100 °F), then pit fired
– Transparent interior glaze; iron-rich clay body
– Medium size: approx. 4 in (10 cm) diameter × 2.5 in (6.5 cm) tall
– Each piece is unique in color, texture, and surface variation
Don't forget to read the section about pottery care.
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Shipping Information: I use USPS Priority mail for shipping within the US and USPS Priority International mail for international customers. Packages go out three to seven business days from the day of purchase.
Priority mail takes two to five days to deliver in the US. International orders may take much longer to arrive.
Refunds will be offered if the item is damaged during shipment. Send me and email and photos clearly indicating the extent of damage to the box, packing materials, and item.
Either a full refund, exchange, or store credit in the same amount will be made.