Ep.12 Apparently this CERAMIC item fights off infection!?

[@dalatham2430]

I have a ceramic pomander inherited from my grandmother. You fill with dried lavender and seal the hole with a cork.

[@renahollwedel3302]

I’ve seen them with a piece of netting over the hole

[@Emeraldwitch30]

My grandmother had round ones with ribbons and she filled them with fresh cedar shavings and lavender and mint to hang in her closet or tuck into drawers. She said the cedar and mint and lavender keeps moths away from your wool/cashmere clothing and it makes your "unmentionable" fresh 😅

[@CoLLectiNgCAtS-q2q]

Or rubber cork. They do need holes. I didn't see any. Some are left unsealed and aroma works thru the clay or ceramic. I pit them in my clothing drawers...closet

[@karenneill9109]

They were very popular in the 80’s. I had a heart shaped one in my undies drawer for years!

[@ET-yp9vc]

Some pomanders are sealed with a gold sticker.

[@richewilson6394]

People in the medieval times and forwards believe that miasma the stuff in the air was what was making you sick but having something sweet and pleasant smelling was able to ward it off.

[@jolienvsndijk]

Honestly it makes sense based on what they knew then. They had figured out that you could get sick from just the "bad air" and no other exposure, they just didn't know it was microscopic viruses in the "bad air" that were the culprit

[@alissasmaill7137]

And that's why they invented plague masks and stuffed the nose/beak with strongly smelling things. Turns out it was wearing a mask that stopped them from getting the plague not the smelly things inside, but it worked I guess.

[@shastabare6026]

MIASMA!!!! Its all i came to shout.

[@richewilson6394]

@@jolienvsndijk in a way they were right they needed to make sure that people that were sick with like tuberculosis kept their mouths covered at all times.

[@ManticorePinion]

@@jolienvsndijkexcept when it was in the water lol. Check out John Snow (no, not that one) and his work on cholera.

[@krystinwidener2627]

Tip for the Pomander. You can fill them with cotton balls and put essential oils or perfume on the cotton. You can also fill them with dryer beads (not sure if y'all have those in Australia). Growing up we always had them in our closets and drawers.

[@annablah9011]

The pomanders - I have one at home that's made of terracotta. It has a smaller hole in the back with a plug. I pour lavender oil in it. It has a string threaded through the top and hangs from my bed. Because it's terracotta and has no holes it slowly releases the smell of lavender above my bed. Super cosy!

[@jpendowski7503]

The plant pot is meant to simulate a wine barrel planter. I agree the design is ‘too set’ for your creative side. I encourage you to gather ALL the dolls, pour just the heads and sort them out to others. However if you find a pretty face, attach it to a simple pot as a planter. Look up Lady Head Vases as a reference. Cheers from the Midwest USA.

[@SpiritDragoness]

Honestly, if i lived closer, I would have loved to experiment with those doll pieces. My hobby is to make plush toys, and seeing that mouse, i had a storm of several whimsical ideas go through my head.

[@KazzyD]

Sometimes those Pomander things come with a hook to put on radiators, the hook goes in the hole at the back, you pop a little bit of essential oil in and the heat from the radiator warms it up, makes the room smell lovely.

[@cathyridley3005]

I remember seeing these types of pomanders in the 80s . My memory of this type ,they were filled with lavender and sealed with toule (netting that they use in weddings) . The easiest way would be to cut a square of toule ,put a couple of spoonfuls of lavender, tie with a thin inexpensive ribbon to make a little bundle. Then just stuff in the hole of the pomander. It will have to be big enough to be snug and not fall out. These are very easy to make. You would poke a small hole to be able to put ribbon through to hang up in closet,in a car etc. Or just put in your drawers with your clothing. You could also just paint and hang as an ornament for Easter etc. and leave empty just as a decoration.😊

[@Vocalinds]

I'm always so glad when you decide to smash something - is that weird? Like, yes! Get rid of the clutter in your life, dont let people tell you how youre supposed to live, don't let imaginary obligation get you down! Be free!!

[@kymsmith4569]

The mouse head could be a cute wine bottle stopper 😊

[@111scone]

I was thinking a cane/walking stick topper.

[@nikkia9506]

That's what I thought, too. Would it fit in a fridge door, though?

[@sarahj3145]

Came here to say that

[@LovingShadow-e3k]

The pomander that looks like pie would be awesome with something like a Apple pie spice and the floral design would be great with a Lavender or Rose scents

[@Pixieshade]

I thought animal heads attached to a wooden dowel stick sharpened would make cute garden ornament for flower beds & pots

[@michellericard4850]

Way back when, it was thought that good smells kept away the disease. Remember those bird looking masks, with a long nose. They would stuff the nose with flowers and stuff

[@teresayeates3437]

Shelby, I think you are missing an opportunity with the doll pieces. You have done pieces where you put two pieces together, I think these would be great for that. Think for instance of say a pumpkin with an head popping out the top and the hands and legs sticking out of holes on each side. You can go through your pieces and see how to incorporate them into other ones making whimsical one of a kind items.

[@cassandraletton]

We used to have these when we were little (Adelaide and Country SA - Eyre Peninsula). My mum & Grandmother used to fill them with Potpourri for in your 'delicates' draw. They would put 'mothballs' (camphor) or cedarwood in one, that's like your long term storage cupboards (like winter sheets & blankets, winter coats etc). Pretty sure we had some in the farm pantry too, but we had stuff that keeps away weevils & mice (so like fresh Bay leaves & dried Peppermint, probably with cedarwood/ camphor too. They'd have like one of this little rubber or plastic plugs like a a money bank has. As a fun modern idea you could try leaving some porous & essential oils could be poured on them like those ceramic flower diffusers, or an interesting incense holder. Another idea is you could use them as a little piggy bank or tooth holder for little kids (like the pie one, could be made to look more like a 'pillow'). Another idea is a twist on those hard Sugar /candy Easter Eggs, but obviously ceramic, but you could put a few little easter eggs or boiled sweets in 🤷‍♀️. They're cool, good memories ♡ Ironically we had a shell also, in the late 80's, early 90's, my grandma put those little spheres of bubblebath in the shells to look like pearls, so the grandkids could have fun baths.

[@loisbolton1800]

2:32 iridescent pink on the shell dish !!

[@richewilson6394]

You could use some cool iridescent glazes on that shell as either a candy dish or a little jewelry bowl.

[@hafsahashram]

The animal doll moulds you could cast and sell to anyone whom might want to build it.

[@cathyg8702]

I think this is a good idea. Someone who likes to sew soft body dolls may not be set up to cast and fire ceramics.

[@tiffanysandmeier4753]

It makes more sense for them to find a new home with a doll maker

[@mon4711]

This series is officially my lunchtime favorite show!! You are like a sunshine to my day. 😊

[@DawnDavidson]

For the pomanders, if you poke a hole in one end, you could put in a knotted ribbon so you could hang it up. They could be ornaments for a tree as well, or just hang from a hanger in your closet or room. As others have said, you’d fill them with a net bag or pouch with essential oils on potpourri or cotton balls for scent. You could also put mothballs in them to keep bugs away. That’s the only kind of infection I think they would truly ward off. :)

[@herothebard]

The clam kind of reminds me of a soap dish my grandma has had since I was like a toddler at least so you know over 25year ago and it is this beautiful clam with a mermaid sitting on top of it and the clam is where you put the brick soap very cute.

[@richewilson6394]

I can see those doll molds as being used for puppets which would be something to think about for some people but probably like 30 years ago were a thing.

[@NormanMorris-n4r]

that shell would make an interesting trinket tray, or somewhere to place your loose change. wonder how that second one would go as a bottle topper head. the 3rd pour, pomander, we use some filled with lavender and others filled with camphor hanging in our wardrobes. as for the final pour, as much as i love unusual pots, that just doesn't float my boat either.

[@heathergarnham9555]

Maybe a saucer for a tea cup?

[@hollypierce3076]

The butterflies on the flower pot are beautiful! They look as if it's supposed to look like they're camouflaged to resemble flowers?! As for the pot itself, the wood and metal banding barrel sort of look could be cute, but it's very clear 80's!

[@felinetherapy4782]

Had no idea those scented hangy things had a name. Can't wait to see them cast!

[@KathrynWilson-g9e]

Hello Shelby. I had a rough day and watching you made me lighten up. The pomanders can be left in bisque. The clay absorbs the sent. It can also be glazed with holes for potpourri. Oils in the bisque will penetrate the clay so it can only be used for one sent unless you want to mix sents. Love the shell, very nice with possible sea creatures painted on it or find a small a small fish or mermaid to sit on the shell. Many possibilities. Keep up the great work. Look forward to all your videos.

[@terryleslied]

The wood grain could be turned into various shades of blue for sky or multi colored for a 60's psychedelic look... And then it could be a belt, because belts like that were popular in the 60's.

[@EchosGrove]

You could also trim the rim off, or layer more clay on top of it, and make a new cast of it with that part covered.

[@kriskossack7231]

The shell dish would also be good to hold jewelry when you shower or wash your face. I hope a doll maker reaches out to you to get your doll molds. The mouse would be cute to make seasonal little clothes. Could see someone making it cottage core. Good luck with your next vid!

[@MissKrissyCarroll]

Maybe with the doll moulds you could use the heads as nobs for drawers.

[@laurazepam8382]

The shell would be nice as a saop dish, a trinket dish, for jewelry,....you could also just put a tee light on it. In the summertime on the balcony= vacation vibes 😊

[@fraupoppy]

Wow, today, I loved each of those molds. Actually, most of all the mouse doll😢. Those incense holders would be a really fun item to sell at a renaissance fair. I think, you could simply put little linnen bags filled with whatever scent you like inside. Dried lavender, mint or roses.❤ loved them!

[@Amanda---]

I have this ceramic pig pomander from Avon that my mom passed down from my Aunt who was an Avon lady. It was a white pig with a pink bow on top and it had pink and purple flowers.

[@greenlionguardian]

The first one: It needs to be reconditioned with release agent of sorts... maybe a little mold TLC but it looks like it is in great condition even as a standalone it looks good. The Second one: The doll ones can probably be marionettes as well there use to be a time when the puppets in Europe were a fashion statement because it became a thing. so giving the molds to a doll maker is a wonderful idea they would know some people so do be open about just wanting the molds to find good homes. The third one: Some of these Edwardian/Victorian century things are just wonderful they really put attention into small details so even the work belts were a art piece. I can see them being wonderful ordainments. The forth one: It does look like it need to be cast thicker nit its a cute wooden bucket design plant pot I'm sure it will find a good home. If I had more funds and was able to do this because of all the greenhouses in my area I would likely be intrigued to get the planter for the sake of a business, However my side of the world is having a identy issues in the making for 60+ years so I am stuck with the "its the next generations problems" literally screwing over my ability to even hold a job. your series has at the very least been a much needed small escape from the madness.

[@shastabare6026]

I'm also horrified by dolls, especially in parts. But im so overinvested in these doll molds now, I'm dying for you to find a doll maker and do a joint craft episode where you cast em and they craft em. And then you give all of the doll molds to them when they leave the studio! Put the dolls to rest Shelby! Put them to reeeeeest! Also, you cpuld use the pomanders for easter decorations. And you could use the plant pot to cast the butterflies, cut them out, and recycle the rest.

[@26angelaa]

The doll mould head could be a cute bottle stopper if you could put a cork in the bottom

[@cherylhuot4436]

They can’t all be winners! Pass them along to someone that will love them and make what tickles your fancy!

[@Jaquijazz]

Our school in Creswick did the grade 6 sovereign hill trip, and now having moved up north closer the Murray river, the schools here still do sovereign hill as a 2 day camp.

[@vickydibba4771]

Shelby Pomanders can be filled with lavender, rose petals or pot pourri scented with essential oils. They can be sealed with a cork or a sticker to cover the hole. The dots on the butterfly wings would be the holes for that piece unsure about the others

[@princesskaguya2000]

My grandmother had pomanders around her house, mostly in drawers or hutches. She'd fill them with rose petal potpourri to give her clothes and linens a fragrance; the precursor to fabric softener and scent beads.

[@timeenuf4200]

The pomanders are gorgeous and I would think they would be good sellers. I think I would like the pot with actual castings of butterflies to provide more detail and potential for color. Great presentation as always. Thanks for sharing.

[@monicamorales5748]

Ok, hear me out 😊 How about that mouse head be the lid of a cookie jar! 🐭🍪

[@emailkarla95]

Or on a ceramic pumpkin with the arms and feet sticking out!! Cute!!

[@BravePip]

Those pomanders are really cool! I'm looking forward to a future video with you doing a few of these in your style! The pot is really cool too, it's neat how they did a metal texture on the rim around the top. I know exactly how I would paint that one

[@hollypierce3076]

I think that wicker shaped pomander looks like a pie as well! You definitely could paint them as such, with blueberries or strawberries, cherries anything really! It would be perfect for some sweet scents and maybe cinnamon to actually smell of freshly baked pie!!! 🍒🍓🫐💮🌸

[@valeriebrincheck6034]

Even though you aren’t a doll maker you could still make the sets to sell to someone who wants to make a doll from them. Putting your brand of decoration on them would definitely make them different than any that are available to buy from a retail store. You could also make the pomanders into Christmas ornaments especially the one with flowers and the bow.

[@Dove96]

Love the pomanders. The bucket plant pot would be nice but I would get tired of it fast, besides it was a fun smash. Great video.

[@julieannmatthews3639]

The plant pot is trying to be a faux wood with a brass strapping and studs at the top. Give it another chance. I have made many "doll" and "humanized" animals and they are fun to make. you can make them either "humanized" with added clothing or more to the animal they depict by using faux fur for the body. A tip for using faux fur. Glaze the pottery parts AFTER you have chosen the fabric so they match as far as possible. Love to all, Auntie Joolz.

[@khills]

Those cloved oranges are a really common Christmas activity for kids in America - or at least where I grew up. (We drove thru Sovereign Hill when I was beelining my way to Patrick the Wombat in 2016, and I was sad we didn’t have time to stop.)

[@lmiller1356]

Here in England when we learned about Tudor and Medieval era we would visit historic landmarks from that time, dress up and then we made the oranges with cloves, it goes a long way back in our history. The Victorians loved ceramic or bagged pomanders and even now people still use them for freshness and to help with certain ailments.

[@RivvyWritesAndMakes]

Those pomanders are awesome! I think I'd be tempted to put some kind of net or mesh there to let the scent out so you don't have to drill holes in it. And with a hole that big you could put moth pastilles or similar in there to guard your wardrobe.

[@introvertedequinesamsara6593]

My great grandmother used them for soap aswell! They were molded soaps too in the shape of little shells.

[@ArtemensiaK]

Question: Why don't you make a planter of your own? Throw it on a wheel. Decorate it however you like it, maybe with other casts you enjoy, and make a mold. I know you can, cause you already did a tutorial on how to do it and you already have your own aussie designs

[@camsmyth101]

We did the same thing going to a place called Pioneer Village in Western Australia in primary school. We also had to dress up.

[@khills]

That’s so fascinating! My Aussie husband had no idea either place existed - neither did my father-in-law. One of their favorite things to do in America is going to our reenactment museums. …I might have to crowd source a list of Aussie living history museums and see if any are nest where we’ll be traveling this summer!

[@XxXNightcoreQueenXxXV2]

Don't feel bad; you still have plenty to go through, and I'm sure someone else will love it more. Anything you don't 100% love will serve someone else way better. Remember that they're at your place because you rescued them, and they're now on a journey to their new homes.

[@Paperfragment]

Just subscribed to your channel, you are so heart warming! The wicker pomander would be cute painted like a pie with pie flavors inside, like apple cinnamon.

[@kathycrouch2291]

Leaves and bits can be put into a small net bag and put inside the pomander. You don't need to put a covering over the hole that way. The one that you smashed could be done as a quilted type one with some of your flowers on it. The flower pot is a wood barrel. The top is a metal band.

[@LTMarshall]

OMG the mouse is adorable. I would love to make him into a complete doll for you. He's adorbs. If you ever want to paint and fire one I would be happy to finish him for you for your shelf.

[@ResinBelle]

I've seen people use that type of pomander but the potpourri is placed inside a drawstring sheer mesh bag and then placed inside and set it on a counter or in a drawer or bathroom if that helps for ideas. No need to plug the hole. But I've also seen them with a cork as well. Very pretty

[@Kayla1992]

I love watching these videos. You're one of my favorite content creators!

[@maiacurry-hughes3579]

The pomanders can be turned into trinket boxes. Close the opening to make a base. Cut along the seem down the side. Add an inner lip on top portion to keep it from sliding around. Be super cute. Especially with the whimsy style.

[@TheStarsOnTheHorizon]

You could make doll craft kits where you cast the bits and paint them and then sell them so people can make them for themselves. It could be fun, like collaborating on a project with you, just to see what other people make with your art.

[@DianeGraft]

A set of those shells would make great baking dishes for individual servings of seafood. My mom used to have a set of real scallop shells that she would use for crab dishes and such. Ceramic ones would be way cooler. I have a smaller ceramic pomander that's made as a necklace. There's a cork in the bottom, and small holes in the top, and it's on a chain. The flower pot is cute, but it's already so detailed I don't see how you could bring your art aesthetic to it. A flowerpot would be nice to have, but a simpler design would give you more room to innovate.

[@lesliebehringer5055]

You could put cotton wadding in the pomander, and add a couple drips of essential oil. Then you could refresh it as needed, and not worry about the cork.

[@alicemolyneux6909]

You need to find a doll maker to colab with. The horse one I wasn't so keen on but the mouse is adorable. The pomander can be filled with dried herbs or spices in a little cloth bag if you don't have a cork for the back or if you want to put something in it that could be to fine and fall out the holes

[@cherylchristian5673]

The big one looks like it represents a wooden bucket with a metal band around the top. The wavy lines are the wood grain and the metal band is hammered which is the divots or dots.

[@LadyBirdGreen]

Those Pomanders can be filled with pre-made potpourri and closed with a large cork. You want to be able to change out the contents when it loses its fragrance. The little pie piece could be filled with baking soda and put in the fridge to keep it smelling fresh.

[@TheYoyospring]

The band around the top of the plant pot is a barrel band usually made of brass with rivets in steel

[@kd1841]

I have painted the flower pot! albeit mine is smaller ( I realize it shrinks at first firing) , probably half that size. I have had an African Violet in it on my bathroom window sill since I painted and fired it around 22yrs ago. It was a bit involved to paint the background around the butterfly but I still think it’s cute. ❤ from Texas!

[@mistymane52]

My favourites were your least favourites 😅 I liked the wood texture with the metal at the top.. and I liked the wicker smelling thing :P sad to watch them smashed! 😅

[@roseblue800xx]

That horse looks like bo jack horseman and those doll molds could be a collab with a foll maker?

[@venusmuva]

Roses (other flowers), herbs, and spices are actually functional preservatives and natural antibacterial agents! Today we use them as decoration or marinades and seasonings, but back then they had a much bigger function! :) Much like potpourri, it also warded off bad smells bc people didn't have temperature regulation, wore all that fabric and dumped their poo in the street. Can you imagine how smelly it was??!?!!

[@littlesparrow0560]

Back in the 90's when i lived in Oklahoma , i made hundreds of the animal dolls. mouse.goat,horse,cat,dog,rabbit,sheep,and cow. they made 2 different sizes of them and sold premade cloth bodies if you didnt make your own.

[@mary-ruthflores4107]

We had pomanders growing up. It was fired and not glazed or if glazed then there were little holes in the top. Then stuffed with dried herbs and essential oil. Closed with a wooden plug of cork

[@TehSlan]

So sad you smashed the pie looking one!!! I was imagining glazing it up to look like a pie and filling it with dried fruit and something with a buttery smell, like pecans!

[@loonybinreject]

Idea for the doll heads:put them on a plaque like faux taxidermy. I saw ceramic animal heads done like this in a shop called the imaginarium in York, UK and they looked whimsical and awesome.

[@RavenAttwoode]

The pomanders that you have there were filled with potpourri and left in drawers, or some had holes for a ribbon and would be hung in closets. Basically a fancy, refillable sachet 🙂 Cork is how you close the back.

[@jenanderson1695]

Basketweave pomander- basketweave can be cut out like a lattice top on a pie with an exacto knife. You can make little net tulle bags or muslim bags to put potpourri in them then stuff them in the back where the back hole is in the pomander. They can go in your dresser drawers or hung in your closet as well to make areas smell nice. Cant wait to see what you do with them!

[@Lea-bw9wj]

If you contact the doll makers guild of Australia I'm sure there will be someone that will love all the dolls you have found. Avon used to do pomanders or as I called them, smelly things. They had stoppers in the back like a money box. You could hang them in your wardrobe or sit them somewhere to make everything smell like potpourri or lavender

[@TiffYG2133]

For the dolls the fabric does not go into the feet and hands for a doll, the fabric goes around the lip and then cinched around it in that little groove

[@Chancy-Essie3783]

The wicker pomanda could be decorated with herbs paintings or Eucalyptus leafs..the shell would look gorgeous with turtles or angel fish disigns as something completely new in the collection.

[@someonedifferent198]

Pomanders are very cool. I have a block off soap in my sock drawer to keep them from smelling musty. These are way nicer!!

[@faydreamsmystic4]

I think they were going for a wood texture for the pot and a hammered metal band around the top with metal rivets. I can't wait to see what you make with the ones you've kept.

[@luvshus]

It would be really fun to see a collaboration with a doll maker for the mouse. It was just sooo cute. And the basket pomander looked like a berry pie to me 😂

[@lizbratcher2919]

I remember my grandma and other old ladies/aunts having really pretty ceramic pomanders (I didn’t know that’s what they were called) filled with potpourri of some sort hanging in their houses, especially bathrooms.

[@joanspragg9395]

Hi you could always sell them as a make your own doll. I liked the plant pot design as I have never seen one that looked like the bottom half of a barrel. The rusty colours would look so good on the iron around the top, plus the wood grain could be so many different pastel or deep rustic colours. Thought you would of kept it and possibly put mushrooms around the bottom or put 4/6 Feet on the bottom of it xx❤

[@Leena79]

I have some vintage pomanders, and they had the lavender wrapped in a cheesecloth inside, and just a pretty sticker on the hole to seal it.

[@angelapadman162]

If you are not a doll maker ... don't be a doll maker. Just be you. After all, all us crafters only have a limited time and love. Stay true to your passion.

[@joannegay4927]

use a red iron oxide all around (the more coats of oxide the darker the stain) and then wipe away so that the wood grain will pop and then use your underglazes on butterfly and flowers. Do a clear coat overall. I like the shape and can see you making a really cute planter.

[@raeannshinabarger875]

In 2nd grade, the class trip was a field trip to a 1 room schoolhouse. (It was a Laura Ingells Wilder location.) We had to dress like students from the late 1800s and our lunches were in pails. Your trip sounds like more fun. We still had regular classes but on slate tablets.

[@lorihampton2378]

The one with the butterfly, the plant pot is a wooden bucket and the rim is riveted metal band.. they were a well bucket

[@WthrLdy]

The planter is a tree bark/barrel pattern and the top is a barrel iron band with nail studs.

[@cvvzdesigns]

For the planter, you could just cut off the "metal" rim.

[@ClaudiaJasalavich]

Decades ago, my aunt grew tomato plants in wooden half barrels, so I recognized the inspiration for this pot. However, in this shape pot it seems a bit off to me, too. I would cut off the upper band part and smooth the rim. The lines of the woodgrain could be painted as leaves of grass or stems of wildflowers.

[@aylajernsk]

What if you used the heads and maybe arms and legs as well, on a teapot or something similar? Like, The heads as lids?

[@bridgettehaislip4951]

those heads on the doll casts could maybe be cool wine bottle stoppers. Just saying, if you could attach them to corks would be cool and cute.

[@moda78z]

Never heard of a pomander either 🤷🏻‍♀️ but we do make the oranges with cloves for Christmas here in Sweden

[@KristenVautour]

The mouse doll would be cute with gingham or patchwork overalls! I picture a sweet vintage inspired doll with a bit of whimsy 🍄

[@barefootbutterfly]

I have a pomander collection! Mine are vintage and they are filled with potpourri or lavender. Some of them are sealed with just a piece of gold foil paper. I have a video on my channel that I made about 4 years ago that has a thrift haul where I got a few of them ❤ that video shows the foil paper on the bottom. With yours I would probably say that before you fire them you will want to poke small holes in the top for the scent of the perfumed stuff you put inside to be able to come out 😊

[@gabriellejohnson7324]

The last items, are basically pre-essential oils. Just how people use essential oils to cure or prevent illness. People used those with different herbs amd spices todo the same thing.

[@carolynturk-hu7je]

Ooo....a pearlesque glaze for the shell? 😊❤

[@ima.ekenes]

The wicker pomander could be really cute with that little frog you cast last time? Or just a butterfly on top! 🐸🦋

[@KLHFM]

the orange w cloves, in my family we make them every christmas to hang up in the windows or have in out fruit bowls as decoration. dont know if its a common swedish thing, but we do that :)

[@sankikreationsakasandra-ka6873]

You know some fabric craft lovers would probably be thrilled to buy the ceramic components so they can make these animals. Have you thought to just do a few and take them to your next show?? Not many people who love to sew, or make cloth dolls, would be able to do the ceramic side of things.

[@heather8187]

If there are little defects in the shell you could make them look planned. Many seashells have little barnacles attached. Or you could attach a pearl to the dish too.