{"title":"Design Series Nine: Forms of Care","description":"Our latest Design Series began not with clay, but with soil. Heath Clay Studio Director Tung Chiang had a vision of designing ceramics that were intended specifically to support the health and beauty of plants.","products":[{"product_id":"form-01","title":"Form 01","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile air plants can live almost anywhere, I’ve always thought their distinct presence deserves an equally distinct display. This large dish is hollow inside, with two holes that enable the plant to be secured and held upright by a wire. The terra cotta glaze has added texture from a layer of white and green dots that mirror the subtle colors of the plant. — Tung Chiang\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heath Clay Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39578440368215,"sku":"DS9-01","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2116\/7717\/products\/ds9ecom1662.jpg?v=1643846796"},{"product_id":"form-03","title":"Form 03","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn a large shared saucer, seven individual pots live side-by-side, enabling a mix of plants to be grouped together without interweaving their roots. The single pots span a gradient of height and glaze tone—from light to dark and back—representing the natural shade of a wild setting. Plants with similar water needs are recommended. If individuals need repotting or replacing, it’s easy to tend to one at a time, while keeping the collective intact. — Tung Chiang\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heath Clay Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39583910330455,"sku":"DS9-03","price":2400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2116\/7717\/products\/ds9ecom1014_webres.jpg?v=1644273825"},{"product_id":"form-05","title":"Form 05","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlants grow, so these nested pots grow, too. The four pieces are all the same height, but when nested, they create a gradual rise toward the center, as each elevates the next smallest one. The largest is a fully enclosed saucer, while the other three have holes for drainage. Use as a single sculptural set, repotting a single plant as it grows over time from one size up to the next or separate them into a loose but harmonious collection. — Tung Chiang\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heath Clay Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39583910363223,"sku":"DS9-05","price":1550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2116\/7717\/products\/ds9ecom1692_webres.jpg?v=1644273867"},{"product_id":"form-04","title":"Form 04","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this nested design, the large exterior saucer envelops the plant pot entirely. A small finger notch in the outer rim allows the interior to lift out easily. The small foot of the saucer elevates its body, which casts a beautiful shadow underneath. Both pieces are glazed to match in two layered shades of green, and paired with a predominantly green leafy plant accented with red veining. — Tung Chiang\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heath Clay Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39583910395991,"sku":"DS9-04","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2116\/7717\/products\/ds9ecom1583_webres.jpg?v=1644273847"},{"product_id":"form-02","title":"Form 02","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the wild, plants follow the variability of the landscape, growing from all contours of the earth. This vessel elevates the plant atop an elongated saucer that fits around the pot, with only a thin seam indicating there are two components. The lower element can also be used independently as a small vase. The design is intended for a tall, vertically-oriented plant. — Tung Chiang\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heath Clay Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39583910592599,"sku":"DS9-02","price":900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2116\/7717\/products\/ds9ecom1340_webres.jpg?v=1644273749"},{"product_id":"form-07","title":"Form 07","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis form is about bringing the outside in. I wanted to contradict the typically heavy base, transforming it so that the planter appears lifted, as if floating on air. When I planted it for the first time, I thought of the simple principles of cooking: when you have amazing ingredients, you don’t need to manipulate them. Just a simple bowl of moss and ferns compliments the form. — Tung Chiang\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heath Clay Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39583910625367,"sku":"DS9-07","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2116\/7717\/products\/ds9ecom1215_webres.jpg?v=1644273928"},{"product_id":"form-06","title":"Form 06","description":"\u003cp\u003eInside the round-bodied exterior vase, the plant pot within is a slightly tapered cylinder with a wide rim. I wanted to give the roots of the plant equal room from top to bottom so they wouldn’t be trapped in a tight space as they grow. The inner pot drains into the exterior vessel, which can also be used as a vase. — Tung Chiang\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heath Clay Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39583910658135,"sku":"DS9-06","price":1350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2116\/7717\/products\/ds9ecom1526_webres.jpg?v=1644273898"},{"product_id":"form-08","title":"Form 08","description":"\u003cp\u003eHow can I make a single ceramic piece that is both the planter and the saucer? That is the question that inspired this design—a single form made with two layers, like a thermal cup. The inner layer has holes on the bottom which drain into the outer layer, and a spout on the upper rim enables excess water to be poured out with a gentle tilt. Plant something in this piece that loves humidity. A maidenhair or other fern thrives beautifully in this environment. — Tung Chiang\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heath Clay Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39583910690903,"sku":"DS9-08","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2116\/7717\/products\/ds9ecom0126_webres.jpg?v=1644273951"},{"product_id":"form-10","title":"Form 10","description":"\u003cp\u003eA cactus lives inside, but the form is all about softness—a small object that feels good in the hand. I can imagine myself carrying it from one sunny spot to another. In this case, I planted the cactus low in the pot not filling it with soil and sitting it at the top, as is typically seen. I want to encourage people to think differently and try new things in their own home gardens. There are more variations and creative opportunities than we imagine. — Tung Chiang\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heath Clay Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39583910723671,"sku":"DS9-10","price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2116\/7717\/products\/ds9ecom1877_webres.jpg?v=1644274006"},{"product_id":"form-09","title":"Form 09","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs a plant grows tall, we often stake it with a vertical element to support its growth. In this case, I wanted to design a planter with a dedicated location for a climbing dowel. The small cylinder resembles a chimney within the pot, and the outer bowl acts as the saucer. A glossy terra cotta glaze runs in a gradient, deepening in color at the bottom to emphasize the shadowed curve of the vessel. — Tung Chiang\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heath Clay Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39583910756439,"sku":"DS9-09","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2116\/7717\/products\/ds9ecom0954_webres.jpg?v=1644273976"},{"product_id":"form-11","title":"Form 11","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis form is inspired by the large chalices that mark the entrances of formal gardens. The round form at the top is contiguous with the saucer below, creating the appearance of a single, connected piece. The lower portion acts as the saucer when connected, or a bud vase on its own, challenging the idea that saucers are an afterthought. The glaze gradient deepens the connection between the two pieces, beginning with a darker red up top and drawing the eyes down into bright orange. — Tung Chiang\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heath Clay Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39583910789207,"sku":"DS9-11","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2116\/7717\/products\/ds9ecom1939_webres.jpg?v=1644274025"},{"product_id":"form-12","title":"Form 12","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis piece is inspired by the original teapot designed by Edith Heath, which had a bent brass handle wrapped in woven leather. A planter is not necessarily a stable element in your home, so the handle speaks to mobility, like a basket for transporting plants. Here, my intention was to arrange cacti in the bowl in the same manner as a chef would present food on a plate—not aiming to be symmetrical or centered, but to create an interesting relationship between the elements.  — Tung Chiang\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heath Clay Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39583910821975,"sku":"DS9-12","price":1350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2116\/7717\/products\/ds9ecom2117_webres.jpg?v=1644274051"},{"product_id":"form-13","title":"Form 13","description":"\u003cp\u003eInspired by our Rim line of dinnerware, with a wide band around the top and a narrow foot. The plant lifts from its base as if floating. Inside the bowl, there is no soil, just a large air plant that grows in a spherical shape, rising out of the cone and filling its circumference. — Tung Chiang\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heath Clay Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39583910887511,"sku":"DS9-13","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2116\/7717\/products\/ds9ecom2018_webres.jpg?v=1644274076"},{"product_id":"form-15","title":"Form 15","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis form is about pairing—finding plants that can be brought into harmony in one shared space. A large, oval tray catches the water for two round planters of different scale. The two species share similar water requirements but otherwise contrast one another in shape, color, and character. It’s about understanding the nature and needs of the plants, but pairing unexpected ones together.  — Tung Chiang\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heath Clay Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39583910920279,"sku":"DS9-15","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2116\/7717\/products\/ds9ecom2141_webres.jpg?v=1644274159"},{"product_id":"form-14","title":"Form 14","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe magnified frame around this delicate plant is reminiscent of a chef’s arrangement—something remarkable and small accentuated by the generous gift of space around it. The plant is ringed by soil, rocks, and a green speckled glaze that extends to an unglazed rim. The wide lip of the interior bowl rests flush with the exterior bowls to create a unified curve. Each element brightens and beautifies the plant. — Tung Chiang\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heath Clay Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39583910953047,"sku":"DS9-14","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2116\/7717\/products\/ds9ecom1503_webres.jpg?v=1644274101"},{"product_id":"form-16","title":"Form 16","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis design celebrates plants without a flowering element, by taking the form of a blossom itself. The two nesting vessels look, in profile, like a trumpet flower, with the inner stamen emerging beyond the edge of the outer petals. The plant itself further extends the silhouette. 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The planter heights are consistent so that in profile, they almost disappear within their shelter. — Tung Chiang\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heath Clay Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39583911182423,"sku":"DS9-17","price":2600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2116\/7717\/products\/ds9ecom1865_webres.jpg?v=1644274209"},{"product_id":"form-18","title":"Form 18","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis form takes the shape of a large chalice, like the strong entry feature of a formal garden. The top planter is contiguous with the saucer below, creating the appearance of a single, connected piece. 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A rich, green glaze departs from the typical orange of garden pots, and accentuates the green of the leaves. — Tung Chiang\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heath Clay Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39583911247959,"sku":"DS9-19","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2116\/7717\/products\/ds9ecom1317_webres.jpg?v=1644274314"},{"product_id":"form-20","title":"Form 20","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis form is inspired by Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, which is not just about the vase or just about the flower, but about the space between them as well. Here, a very small, round bowl rests within a large, footed bowl. The sloping interior offers a vast surface that contrasts the color of the plant. The striking glaze comes from a layer of our Terracotta glaze sprayed over Heath Brown glaze, creating unique spotting of brown dots over red. — Tung Chiang\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heath Clay Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39583911280727,"sku":"DS9-20","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2116\/7717\/products\/ds9ecom0035_webres.jpg?v=1644274423"},{"product_id":"form-21","title":"Form 21","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrchids are very elegant, even when they are dormant. As a child, I remember seeing Chinese orchids and admiring their long, slim leaves, even as the focus tends to be on their spectacular flowers. For this form, I chose a cone shape that would echo the fanning of the leaves, with a shorter interior bowl that lifts the plant from within, raising it higher above the table. 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I reduced the texture on the glaze to a smooth, dark green and paired it with a plant that is primarily green, but features vibrant yellow dots on the leaves. — Tung Chiang\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heath Clay Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39583911379031,"sku":"DS9-24","price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2116\/7717\/products\/ds9ecom1192_webres.jpg?v=1644274540"},{"product_id":"form-23","title":"Form 23","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis form draws inspiration from the chalices that punctuated the grounds of ancient gardens. A tall pedestal saucer forms the base, which lifts the planter and gives the plant room to grow vertically or spill over the edges. 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I found the low spout to be an interesting design solution for the problem of drainage, and a new perspective on the act of maintaining plant health. — Tung Chiang\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heath Clay Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39583911444567,"sku":"DS9-25","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2116\/7717\/products\/ds9ecom1562_webres.jpg?v=1644274581"},{"product_id":"form-26","title":"Form 26","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this form, the saucer is the hero, with a pedestal foot that features more detail in its shape than many others. The green glaze follows a gradient from speckled up top, mixed with brown, down to a soothing jade at the base. 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The scalloped edge on this design is used twice, on both the inner and outer pots, with an unglazed edge similar to classic Heath dinnerware, which showcases our special clay. — Tung Chiang\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heath Clay Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39583911608407,"sku":"DS9-29","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2116\/7717\/products\/ds9ecom1000_webres.jpg?v=1644274732"},{"product_id":"form-30","title":"Form 30","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis form sits low like a traditional bonsai, but I have chosen to fill it with a moss garden and small plants. The interior bowl has two holes for a wire to secure a root if needed. 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In this case, the plant and its vessel are reversed from the typical colors, with rosy leaves against a green-blue glaze, and a smooth wiped rim that allows Heath clay to peek through. — Tung Chiang\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heath Clay Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39583911739479,"sku":"DS9-34","price":1300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2116\/7717\/products\/ds9ecom2041_webres.jpg?v=1644274876"},{"product_id":"form-33","title":"Form 33","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis form is designed to feel good in the hand as you move the plant to sun and shade. Nested together, the two bowls share a glaze gradient from red along the rim down to an orange below. 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An interior cone rises from the center, forming both the wall of the planter, and the base for the hanger—a woven cord that matches the earthy red of the terra cotta glaze. — Tung Chiang\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heath Clay Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39583912001623,"sku":"DS9-39","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2116\/7717\/products\/ds9ecom0156_webres.jpg?v=1644274989"},{"product_id":"form-40","title":"Form 40","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe round proportions of this form echo the classic Heath shallow serving bowl, both of which sit comfortably in the hands, and elegantly on a table or counter. The interior bowl has a wide rim that extends slightly over the saucer, making it easy to lift and remove. The surface pattern comes from two Heath glazes—KPFA and Gunmetal—layered over one another before reacting to the firing temperature in the kiln. — Tung Chiang\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heath Clay Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39583912034391,"sku":"DS9-40","price":1700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2116\/7717\/products\/ds9ecom2282_webres.jpg?v=1644275013"},{"product_id":"form-41","title":"Form 41","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis form is for plants that love water. The large tray has bumps on the bottom that behave like pebbles, lifting the plant slightly so that it can benefit from moisture beneath it, without becoming waterlogged. 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Both the planter and the vase work well with tall, dramatic plants and blooms. — Tung Chiang\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heath Clay Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39583912099927,"sku":"DS9-42","price":1550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2116\/7717\/products\/ds9ecom1808_webres.jpg?v=1644275062"},{"product_id":"form-43","title":"Form 43","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis form is like a tiny garden unto itself. It reminds me of my neighbor, a home gardener who loves and cares for her plants. The scalloped edge on this design is used twice, on both the inner and outer pots, with an unglazed edge similar to classic Heath dinnerware, which showcases our special clay. In this piece, the primary terracotta glaze is applied in a darker shade on the saucer and a lighter hue within, with a ring of blue at the base that speaks of the water that collects inside. — Tung Chiang\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heath Clay Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39583912132695,"sku":"DS9-43","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2116\/7717\/products\/ds9ecom1750_webres.jpg?v=1644275094"},{"product_id":"form-44","title":"Form 44","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe focal idea of this design is the woven handle, which is modeled on the original Heath teapot, designed by Edith Heath. The handle reminds us that plants like to move according to the sun, seeking light or shade. The two nesting bowls create a frame for a small garden, and I see many interpretations possible for the choice of plant. In this case, succulents are arranged with small pebbles and larger rocks. There’s no single way to place them—it’s about the creativity of presentation and expression. — Tung Chiang\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heath Clay Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39583912165463,"sku":"DS9-44","price":1700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2116\/7717\/products\/ds9ecom2110_webres.jpg?v=1644275118"},{"product_id":"form-45","title":"Form 45","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis form is inspired by Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, which is not just about the vase or just about the flower, but about the space between them as well. Here, a very small, round bowl rests within a large, footed bowl. The sloping interior offers a vast surface that contrasts the color of the plant. The speckled interior comes from a layer of our Terracotta glaze sprayed over Heath Brown glaze, creating unique spotting. — Tung Chiang\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heath Clay Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39583912198231,"sku":"DS9-45","price":1300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2116\/7717\/products\/ds9ecom1454_webres.jpg?v=1644275147"},{"product_id":"form-46","title":"Form 46","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis design is about simplicity and humble beauty. The interior planter is entirely unglazed, showing the color of the earth. Without glaze, the surface is more porous, enabling water to evaporate gently through the walls and keep the soil healthy for a dry-climate plant like a succulent or cactus. The wide rim of the inner bowl rests flush on the unglazed rim of the outer saucer, which has a soft green glaze with a gradient of brown speckles. — Tung Chiang\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heath Clay Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39583912230999,"sku":"DS9-46","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2116\/7717\/products\/ds9ecom1891_webres.jpg?v=1644275189"},{"product_id":"form-47","title":"Form 47","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the forest, I love to notice the plants that aren’t just growing from the forest floor, but from above. Ferns and trees hang over the creek. Here, a very tall saucer raises the planter and the plant high, giving the String of Pearls succulent plenty of room to cascade and cast a beautiful pattern of shadows. When the planter is watered, it drips down into the long cylinder, which can be used as a tall vase. — Tung Chiang\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heath Clay Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39583912263767,"sku":"DS9-47","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2116\/7717\/products\/ds9ecom0902_webres.jpg?v=1644275212"},{"product_id":"form-48","title":"Form 48","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis form is a simple memory of a classic terracotta pot. The inner vessel has a conical shape and wide rim, with a rich red glaze that is partially hidden within the saucer, visible only as a wide rim above the outer form, whose glaze has more variation and shine from a gradient of orange hues and light, warm speckles. — Tung Chiang\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heath Clay Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39583912296535,"sku":"DS9-48","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2116\/7717\/products\/ds9ecom1253_webres.jpg?v=1644275306"},{"product_id":"form-49","title":"Form 49","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis design celebrates plants without a flowering element, by taking the form of a blossom itself. The two nesting vessels look, in profile, like a trumpet flower, with the inner stamen emerging beyond the edge of the outer petals. The glaze is very rich and textured from the outside, with a plain one on the inside. The plant rests on the simpler portion, while the texture of the outside becomes complementary to the texture of the plant. — Tung Chiang\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heath Clay Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39583912329303,"sku":"DS9-49","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2116\/7717\/products\/ds9ecom1918_webres.jpg?v=1644275329"},{"product_id":"form-50","title":"Form 50","description":"\u003cp\u003eI wanted to design a vessel that could float naturally above its saucer, leaving space for the water to collect below. The saucer is shaped like a bowtie, with a taper at the midpoint that holds the inner pot in place. 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