Shapes and Sizes

Each animal or bird piece is hand made and unique. The pieces are formed by rolling out slabs of clay, cutting two similar shapes and assembling them while the clay is still flexible. Typically a piece will be joined at either end and then a base added.

Three views of a Schnauzer

Cats, dogs, birds, zebras, camels, elephants are left open at the top as shown the picture.

Others such as puffins, penguins and whales are completely closed at the top with just a small hole bored in the base to allow hot air to escape during firing.

Approximate sizes of the pieces are:

Approximate piece sizesSmall birds

9 -10 cm Long
8 cm High
3 - 4 cm Deep

Big birds (Barn owl, Gull, Puffin, Little Owl)

17 - 21cm wide
12 - 13 cm high
  4 - 5 cm deep

Approx weight: 235g - 335g

Tall birds (Kingfisher, Woodpecker, Penguin)

16 - 21 cm high
  8 - 10 cm wide
  3        cm deep

Approx Weight: 170g - 220g

Cat / Dog / Seagull / Puffin

12 - 19 cm Long
11 - 12 cm High
4 - 5 cm Deep

Penguin

7 - 9 cm Wide
16 - 18 cm High
3 cm Deep


Don't hesitate to contact me if you have questions, commisions or special requests.

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