Handmade Ceramic Williamsburg Bird House

This handmade bird house is styled like the traditional colonial Williamsburg ceramic bird houses of the time. It has a hole in the back to securely hold it up on a nail or screw. The down acts as a perch for birds and continues into the inside of the house. The shape is perfect for many birds of different sizes to make a new home in. It looks lovely against trees or even on the side of homes.

The piece measures approximately 6.5" tall, 4" wide (at the widest point), and the hold measures 1.5".

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 additional pieces were added. It then was dried completely over a few days and bisque fired to 1940F. After cooling completely, glazes were applied and it received its final firing to 2232F. Each firing takes a minimum of 24 hours to complete. The entire process from start to finish for a piece takes about 2-3 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.