Mini of the Month – miniature pottery for every occasion

This are the miniatures I have made as part of the ‘Miniature of the Month” collection. I plan to make a new mini design for each month, 12 different design a year. I will make a batch of 30-50 pieces for each design. These will be a limited edition – so once they are gone that is it! I will create a listing for each design that will be available until that style is sold out. This is a fun way for miniature collectors to get some new beauties and for me to try out some new ideas that may be hard to repeat.

Dimensions

• Height: Approx. 1.5 -2.5 inches

• Width: ~1-2 inches at widest curve

• Opening: ~0.5 -1.5 inch, suitable for a tiny blossom, bead, or meaningful note

• Proportioned with an elegant silhouette, widening at the belly and narrowing at the neck

Each piece is measured and shaped individually, ensuring slight and beautiful variation across the collection.

Every little mini vase is hand thrown on the potter’s wheel – sizes will vary slightly. Please let us know if you need and exact size.

Materials

• Handcrafted glazes creating a studio-developed palette

• Fired twice: bisque then high-fire glaze firing for strength and vitrification

• Microwave and dishwasher safe (though largely decorative due to its size)

• All materials are non-toxic and lead-free, made with food-safe glazes

Gift Wrapping Available

• Celebrating new beginnings, rituals, or intentions

• A treat for yourself to commemorate a season of reflection and renewal

Gift wrapping is available upon request, for a fee. Add a note at checkout for a personalized card or message gratis—we’re always happy to make it special.

Suggestions for Product Use

• Keep on a windowsill, shelf, or work desk as a visual reminder of care and growth

• Add to a miniature pottery collection or display alongside other seasonal “Minis of the Month”

• Tuck in a tiny dried flower, air plant clipping, or even a small wish scroll

• Use during meditation, journaling, or daily rituals as a grounding object

• Wonderful as a tiny heirloom gift passed between generations or friends

• Mommy pot – for all those tiny bouquets that little ones gather

Despite its size, this little pot offers emotional weight and visual peace.

Shipping Details

• Ships in 1-3 business days

• Carefully packed using recyclable and protective materials

• Free US shipping with USPS ground

• Priority shipping upgrade available during checkout

• Tracking number included with every order

• Local pickup in Jaroso, Colorado can be arranged upon request

Our Process: Hand-Thrown, One by One

Each Tiny Mommy Pot is made completely by hand. Beginning with a large ball of stoneware clay, the little pots are thrown in the very to in a technique called ‘throwing off the hump”. Once shaped and trimmed, it’s left to dry fully before undergoing a bisque firing, which prepares it for glazing. Each style is carefully match with the color combination that will best enhance the individual form of the miniature.

This “Mini of the Month” series highlights a different form each month, each with a unique story, glaze, and seasonal feeling. January’s Tiny Mommy Pot is about reflection, grounded beginnings, and inner warmth—small pot, big heart.

Made in Jaroso, Colorado

Like all of our work, this piece is handmade at Sarah Welch Pottery, a family-run studio in the small, high-desert town of Jaroso, Colorado. Founded by ceramic artist Sarah Welch more than two decades ago, the studio has grown from a one-woman operation into a thriving, heart-led pottery business.

Every month, we release new minis as part of our ongoing creative exploration and celebration of form. Each item, whether functional or decorative, is made with the same care, intention, and love. Our studio blends tradition with experimentation, and our Etsy shop is where you can explore our full range of work.

Please Note: Handmade Means Unique

Due to the handcrafted nature of this item, each pot will vary slightly in size, shape, and glaze flow. These variations are not imperfections—they’re marks of authenticity, signaling that no two pieces are exactly alike. Your Mini of the Month is yours alone.