Apples
I started making these ceramic apples when my dear friend Amy Krouse Rosenthal was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Apples with all their storied associations represent health to me. Creating these became my meditation and hope that Amy would beat the odds. (See initial An Apple a Day collection here.) Now they seed hope for others.
The proceeds of the sale of these apples go to the Amy Krouse Rosenthal Foundation, which funds research for early detection of ovarian cancer. Early detection is the key to adding years of memories and experiences to a woman’s life. A few months can mean the difference between life and death.
Each apple is unique, hand built, beginning with the most basic of clay techniques, a pinch pot. Some get a bit of a stage resting on a Lake Michigan stone while others are just comfortable in their own skin.
Soda fired apple with so much lovely swoosh. Oh my.
Handmade ceramic apple, porcelain with layers of underglaze and glaze, then soda fired for that unexpected swoosh of color. So many sides, flip as your mood suits.
Apple height: 3”
All proceeds fund research into early detection of ovarian cancer
Handmade ceramic apple, porcelain with layers of underglaze and glaze..
Apple height: 3”
All proceeds fund research into early detection of ovarian cancer
Soda fired magic in a pair of apples. Oh my. It would be lovely to see them together or maybe keep one and share the other with a bestie?
Handmade ceramic apple, porcelain with layers of underglaze and glaze, then soda fired for that unexpected swoosh of color.
Apple height: 3”
All proceeds fund research into early detection of ovarian cancer
Pretty. Lush. Red.
Handmade ceramic apple, porcelain with layers of underglaze and glaze..
Apple height: 3”
All proceeds fund research into early detection of ovarian cancer
Handmade ceramic apple, porcelain with layers of underglaze and glaze. Just a lovely punch of sun yellow.
Apple height: 3”
All proceeds fund research for early detection of ovarian cancer
Deliciously round. Deliciously ripe.
Handmade ceramic apple, porcelain with layers of underglaze and glaze.
Apple height: 3”
All proceeds fund research into early detection of ovarian cancer
Soda fired magic in a pair of apples. Oh my. Seconding the pair. It would be lovely to see these together or maybe keep one and share the other with a bestie?
Handmade ceramic apple, porcelain with layers of underglaze and glaze, then soda fired for that unexpected swoosh of color.
Apple height: 3”
All proceeds fund research into early detection of ovarian cancer
Perfect red apple, so cheery…if not for a slight little bumble in the kiln. It was left with a spot, which I converted into a small worm hole, because….well, because that’s what it looked like.
Handmade ceramic apple, porcelain with layers of underglaze and glaze and a bit of drilling.
Apple height: 3”
All proceeds fund research into early detection of ovarian cancer
Such a pretty little thing.
Handmade ceramic apple, porcelain with layers of underglaze and glaze. Would look lovely in a pair or trio.
Apple height: 2.5”
All proceeds fund research for early detection of ovarian cancer
Layered, matte apple, with all the colors of spring. Very tactile, very pretty, not your average Granny Smith. Handmade ceramic apple, porcelain with layers of underglaze and glaze.
Apple height: 3.5”
All proceeds fund research for early detection of ovarian cancer.
Delicious. Handmade ceramic apple, porcelain with layers of underglaze and glaze.
Apple height: 3”
All proceeds fund research for early detection of ovarian cancer
Blush red apple, one of a trio, perfect alone or with friends
Handmade ceramic apple, porcelain with layers of underglaze and glaze
Apple height: 3”
All proceeds fund research for early detection of ovarian cancer
Lovely layered light green apple
Handmade ceramic apple, porcelain with layers of underglaze and glaze
Apple height: 3:
All proceeds fund research for early detection of ovarian cancer
Handmade apple, porcelain with layers of underglaze and glaze
Apple height: 3”
All proceeds fund research for early detection of ovarian cancer
Sweet cherry red apple
Handmade ceramic apple, porcelain with layers of underglaze and glaze.
Apple height: 3”
All proceeds fund research for early detection of ovarian cancer.
Pretty cherry red apple. Handmade ceramic apple with layers of underglaze, this lovely piece is great alone but plays well with others in a small group. (Front of group)
Apple height: 3”
All proceeds fund research for early detection of ovarian cancer.
Blush red apple, one of a trio, perfect alone or with friends
Handmade ceramic apple, porcelain with layers of underglaze and glaze
Apple height: 3”
All proceeds fund research for early detection of ovarian cancer
Handmade ceramic apple, porcelain with layers of underglaze and glaze.
Apple height: 2.5”
All proceeds fund research for early detection of ovarian cancer.
Blush red apple, one of a trio, perfect alone with friends
Handmade ceramic apple, porcelain with layers of underglaze and glaze
Apple height: 3”
All proceeds fund research for early detection of ovarian cancer
A little soda firing magic (in the second photo see how well it plays with others)
Handmade ceramic apple, porcelain with layers of underglaze and glaze, then soda fired for that unexpected swoosh of color
Apple height: 3”
All proceeds fund research for early detection of ovarian cancer
Handmade ceramic apple, porcelain with layers of underglaze and glaze
Apple height: 2.5”
All proceeds fund research for early detection of ovarian cancer
Handmade ceramic apples, deep black with layers of temoku tastiness peeking through. So elegant in their ample in their ‘appleness’. Created and glazed as a pair. Porcelain with layered glaze.
Apple heights: 3”
All proceeds fund research for early detection of ovarian cancer.
Handmade ceramic apples, toasty warmth from a kiss of temoku, handsome pair to grace your home or maybe share with a bestie. They reflect well on each other so sold as a pair. Porcelain with layered glaze.
Apple heights: 3”
All proceeds fund research for early detection of ovarian cancer.
Can you almost feel the crunch of this crisp apple?
Handmade ceramic apple, porcelain with layers of underglaze and glaze
Apple height: 3”
All proceeds fund research for early detection of ovarian cancer
Lovely pink-red apple
Handmade ceramic apple, porcelain with layers of underglaze and glaze.
Apple height: 3”
All proceeds fund research for early detection of ovarian cancer.
Lovely swirl of green
Handmade ceramic apple, porcelain with layers of underglaze and glaze
Apple height: 3”
All proceeds fund research for early detection of ovarian cancer
Handmade ceramic apple, porcelain with layers of underglaze and glaze.
Apple height: 3”
All proceeds fund research for early detection of ovarian cancer.
A real original, very confident in its apple-ness
Handmade ceramic apple, dark clay with layers of underglaze and glaze then soda fired for the zhuzh
Apple height: 2.5”
All proceeds fund research for early detection of ovarian cancer
Unusual wash of light purple highlights for this handmade ceramic apple, porcelain with layers of underglaze and glaze.
Apple height: 3”
All proceeds fund research for early detection of ovarian cancer.
Perfect mood adjusting apple
Handmade ceramic apple, porcelain with layers of underglaze and glaze
Apple height: 3”
All proceeds fund research for early detection of ovarian cancer