Squirrel Hand Painted Ceramic Plate, Sploot! Handmade Stoneware, Funny Summer Backyard Wildlife Wheel Thrown Pottery Gift

My original, hand painted splooting squirrel plate is a fun and unique piece for backyard wildlife and nature enthusiasts. This funny, summer-themed plate is wheel thrown, 100% handmade, and is functional ceramic pottery for your kitchen or home. Use as a decoration, or as a plate for any occasion where whimsy is welcome, I hand painted this hot, little squirrel from a photo taken in my yard. Texas summers are hot, and this little furry friend was feeling every bit of it! Once the clay is bone dry, I fire to bisque in my small home studio kiln. Bisque firing takes about 8+ hours. After the first bisque fire, I hand painted with non-toxic underglaze and then bisque fired a second time, another 8+ hours. Once the 2nd bisque firing was complete, the final glossy glaze was hand painted, allowed to dry, and then fired again in the final stage (another 8+ hours). This piece is 100% unique. The photo shows the actual piece you will receive. The backside shows some minor indentions in the glaze. This is due to the kiln stilts the plate was sitting on when fired. The stilts keep the glaze from firing to the kiln shelf, but they do leave the little dot marks. In order to prolong the durability, I recommend hand washing with mild detergent, like Dawn. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Use caution, as microwaving can get hot. The glaze is lead-free, non-toxic and food safe. Do not pour boiling water as thermal shock could occur. Do not place directly on stove burners, and keep away from the direct heat. Ceramics should be handled with care, as they can break, chip, or crack if dropped. Bring some cute and original artwork to your home with one of my pottery pieces! Approximate thickness: 1/4" Size approximately: 8" diameter x .5" tall *Props and easel not included. Stamped with my brand. Materials: hand painted pottery, handmade kiln fired ceramics, stoneware wheel thrown pottery, non toxic lead free food safe glaze, microwave and dishwasher safe, made in Austin Texas USA, Small Woman Owned Business, Fast Shipping Packed With Care, stovetop countertop housewarming kitchen gift, original splooting squirrel artwork design, blue black functional dish, underglaze painting with shiny clear glaze, nature painted from photograph.