French Butter Crock

This French Butter Crock will keep butter soft and spreadable on your counter top without refrigeration. Simply press a softened stick of butter inside the smaller, top half of the piece. Then fill the larger, bottom half with 1 inch of fresh water. When the top half of the crock is inverted in to the water, it creates a seal for the butter, keeping it fresh and free from bacteria. Lift off the top half of the crock and place it on the table to serve up soft, spreadable butter. Change the water once a week. Butter keeps for about a month. It is not only incredibly functional, but it is a piece of art and its glazing adds a unique look.

Measures: approximately 4" wide, 3" tall (inner dish measures 2.5" wide and 2.75" tall

Glazed in either indigo blue or celadon green.

This piece was hand thrown on the wheel. After slowing drying to the "leather hard" stage for about 24 hours, it was trimmed on the wheel again and any additional features were added. It then was dried completely over a few days and bisque fired to 1940 F. After cooling completely, glazes were applied and it received its final firing to 2232 F. Each firing takes a minimum of 24 hours to complete. The entire process from start to finish for a piece takes about 2 weeks.

All of my pottery is food-safe and non-toxic. It is dishwasher, microwave and oven safe. To protect your pottery, never expose it to extreme or drastic temperature changes between cold and hot.

Because all of my pieces are hand made, there may be slight variations in coloring and textures giving each a unique character that is functional and beautiful. Use it well, and enjoy.