We have had several requests for trivets to set hot tea pots on so we are back to making this item. They are also helpful for casseroles and bowls of hot food that could make steam pockets on your table and ruin the finish. So when you don't think table texiles are enough protection consider a footed trivet from Buck Run Pottery which will get airflow under your hot surface and protect your table while looking very cool too!
These are made by throwing a flat disc of clay and letting it dry to a point where it will not warp from handling and then feet are applied and any design work done. The piece is then dried slowly to insure a good join on the feet to the bottom and then fired to bisque. The glaze fire finishes the piece and they can be glazed in tandem with the pots they are to support for a united look.
Here is a recent example of this item and we make them with no cut work and just lots of color.
Here is the same trivet supporting a fluted bowl.
I really love these trivets..as always, your pottery is not only beautiful to look at but serves a purpose.
Keep up the posting; it will take time, but people will gradually find you.
Posted by: Bonnie Jones | 05/29/2011 at 08:18 AM