Jay Jasper's Blog, page 48

Imagine

the light is low and the fireplace is roaring

You can feel the warmth from the stove and hear the dry wood crackling. The air smells of something cinnamon and nutmeg and … maybe turkey? Whatever it is, it’s exactly right for this moment.

The heat has you cozy and dozy, but you have eaten a lot of sweets this Christmas Eve and are excited to open your one allowable “day-before-Christmas” present.

You eye up the Christmas tree in the corner with its lights aglow. It invites you over to come sit and bring your cocoa. Normally there is a chair where that tree is, but for now, the chair has been moved to the hallway and under that tree in the corner present for you from someone who cares for you.

They said it was something different than their usual gifts for you and they are excited to see you open it. But you really have no idea what it could be. Maybe some slippers? It does say “do not shake on it though”

Hmm….What might it be? You have been wondering for weeks. Sometimes alone in the hall as you walk by the tree, and sometimes in front of the gift giver…”I WONDER WHAT IT MIGHT BE??? hoping they might give you a hint. But with a sly smile and a glint in their eye, they say “You’ll just have to wait!”

And so you have waited, but your curiosity is at a peak!

And all the sugar you’ve eaten has not helped!

You tap your mug. Eggnog really only tastes good at this time of year, what is that about anyway?

You wait and continue tapping. playing out a one-note symphony version of Queen’s Under Pressure. A repetitive and not-entirely-inaccurate ting fills the air.

Only a few more minutes.

You can’t wait any longer!

Not much is better than watching someone open up a personalized gift and knowing the thought that was put into it.

But choosing that gift? well…that is not always so easy. So with that in mind – we would like to offer our help in finding that gift.

Yes, admittedly, that gift would be from The Alchemist’s Studio, but hey we are upfront about that bias! So maybe we can help

Par exemple

Is your person a lover of the classics but also have a bit of an edge? All three of these vases are classic stories involving strength – either physically, mentally, emotionally – but each with it’s own twist.

$80
The Pillar of Atlas
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$76
Blue Lotus
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$288
The Eye of Balor
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A Loved one or close friend interested in meditation, or science fiction, or both! $28
Tattooine Yoda Pendant
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$25
Vase of Attraction Buddha
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$28
Intergalactic Yoda Pendant
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More jewelry can also be viewed here

or a relative interested in wisdom Yellow Owl – $75
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Summerberry Owl – $75
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Turquoise Owl – $75
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More owls here

Or a mug for the space lover in your life Cosmic Mug – $44
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More mugs here

Or maybe you have a friend who loves colour and is interested in poetry and art

But you may not be a poet or artist yourself.

Raku vase Völuspá is here to save the day! This vase tells the tale from the dawn of creation to the end of the world, of an oracle who saw it all. It will also bring colour to your friend’s home in the darkness of winter (or any time of year!)

Völuspá
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In other words, we can help you get from this moment . . . right now when you are reading this . . . to that warm and cozy Holiday scene with the tree. You will need to get your own eggnog, though,
as it won’t last in the mailIs there a particular person that
you might have in mind?

get in touch and we can help you out personally.

Laugh

Some days are hard.

Laughter can help.“Just hold your breath and see, when the time is right, birds will bite your face”– Yoda (Sort of)Intergalactic Yoda Pendant
$28
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What do you like to do
when you need a laugh? I hope your week so far has been kind to you and that you’ve been able to laugh.

Other jewelry pieces are also available here.

If you have questions about a particular piece of jewelry – or any of the work we do – please be sure to get in touch.

Owl Show You Red

“If I could tell you about red A Raku Pottery Firingi would sing to you of fire sweet like cherries Red Green Owl – $75
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burning like cinnamon smelling like a rose in the sun.“~ Dixie Dawn Miller Goode

Click here to see more owls or
here if youd like to win a vase of your own!

What colour/s most resonate with you?

Have a great Thursday!

Do It With All Your ❤️️

“If anything is worth doing, White Pedestal Buddha Bust – $122
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do it with all your heart.” ~ Gautama Buddha

To learn more about why I create Buddha busts, please click here

simple joys make every day better.

What do you like to do to live a
heart-centred life?

Click here to see more Buddha busts or
here if you’d like to get a vase of your own for free!

On The Wheel Wednesday

“An idea can only be materialized with the help of a medium of expression, the inherent qualities of which must be surely sensed and understood in order to become the carrier of an idea.” ~ Hans HofmannWhat mediums of expression do you like to employ to get your ideas across?

See finished pieces here
– or –
win your own raku vase (and more!)

Don’t Have A Cow, Human

if you think you are having a bad day . . . try being Io $68
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Get the Full Story.

View more raku vases

Recently Rakued

Getting new pieces from the kiln

When I have a moment to relax, it’s always a nice boost to my mood to look over each piece and follow the colours and shapes to see what interesting journeys they may take me on.

Recently we were able to complete a raku firing which means this beautiful new work will soon be coming to the site for sale, but before it does, I would like to invite you to be among the first to view it!

Here is a sneak peak! THE COLOURS AND CRATERS REMIND ME OF PHOTOS OF PLANETS TAKEN FROM SPACE PERHAPS LIFE EXISTS ON THIS VASE? Please reach out for pricing if interested.what do you See IN THIS VASE? and how do you like our latest addition to the vase Family?

You can also take a peruse of all of our vases here!

do you like getting a preview of new works from the kiln before they are up for sale?

Keep up-to-date on new works by signing up for our newsletter here
(you also get an entry to win the vase below as well!)

Mugshot Monday – Life In A Bottle

“Play with life, laugh with life,
dance lightly with life,
and smile at the riddles of life, knowing that life’s only true lessons are writ small in the margin.” Bottle Moss Mug
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~ Jonathan Lockwood HuieWhat is a life lesson that you have seen
“writ small in the margin”?

Click here to win a mug before the year is out
as part of the Great Pottery Gift Basket!

Harvesting Light

It’s the end of November! We are nearing the end of 2021!

And here in the northern hemisphere we are in that nether world where the days continue to get shorter and the nights darker.

Back not too long ago when we were harvesting food, and not lightThis is the season where I literally crave light, This craving gets stronger and stronger before the snow comes as it can be very Grey and gloomy for many days.

So what better way to bring more light in than than harvesting the light of candles. I like how they are creating a unique and stylish piece to put in my home, and want you to be able to bring it to your home, or to the home of someone you care about as well.

Interstellar Candle Holder
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These candle holders have found a place of pride in my home to help make those dark days less dark.

You can check out our growing selection of candleholders here that are available for purchase for your home. If you are looking for a particular colour, you can email us here.

White Candle Holder
$48
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Red Candle Holder and Vases
$120
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What do you think of the candleholders?

is it particularly dark and grey for you
at this time of year?

Please let us know in the comments below!

Look!

The Great Pottery Gift Basket!

Help it grow and get your name in to win!

This Week At The Studio In Photos

Echo appeared in a pond / dnop a ni deraeppa ohcE
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The first snow fall This goblet (and others!) showed up for thanksgiving
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The forest for the trees The leaves for the forest The shiny new cosmic owl took off
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The snow did not last but in time that will change as well.That’s been the week here.

How’s your week been?

Click here to add your name to our
Great Pottery Gift Basket
and win before the year is out!