There are a number of items I make as a functional potter aside from the typical mug and bowl. Among them are butter keepers, egg cups, garlic grate dishes and salt cellars. I like to call them gifts for the “Foodie Contingent”.
My favorite item which I started making this past January are Salt Cellars. They are so tiny and elegant. Here is a photo of them drying on my sun filled work table. (It’s starting to feel like Summer!) For the finished version check my shop page at http://www.luciapottery.com/shop.php
Those little salt cellars are very interesting. Too bad they wouldn’t work here… humidity is too high. I do, however, like the design and the size. Nice shape to them.
Actually I’m sure they would work fine… they are totally covered, unlike a salt shaker. It is very humid here in the summer too, and I have had no problem.
The lid brings water rings to mind. Such a calming and lovely design.
I also think they would work fine. If they didn’t a small sachet of dried rice in the bottom would work to keep the moisture down.
I think they’re very compelling pieces. very attractive! I wanted to reach into the screen to pick one up.
Great salt cellars Lucy. I make those too and living here in the humid South have had no problems. We keep course salt in ours, I don’t know if that makes a difference. I also went over to look at your garlic grating dishes. Very cool!!
Thanks all!
Cindy, That is so cool you can feel the calmness even in a photo. They really do feel that way. I have a green flow one in my kitchen and just love touching it… and I don’t say that about all my pots!!
Charles I think they would be too small for the rice idea. I love the way you desccribed wanting to reach into the picture!
Ron I keep coarse salt in mine too. Did you know there is this whole gourmet salt craze now… there are all sorts of flavored, and smoked salts.