Pansy Ring Vase

A surprisingly modern shape, this pansy ring vase harkens to the romance of a vintage era. The shallow channel suits any short-stemmed flowers such as pansies, daisies, marigolds, forget-me-nots or primroses. You can even cut stems short to fit, perhaps to create a ring-of-roses arrangement. Float the blooms in water or add small blocks floral foam to the ring before filling. For an evening centrepiece, add a pillar candle in the ring.

For this handmade ceramic vase, I threw the form on the wheel and added flower shapes cut from a rolled slab of clay. After its bisque firing, I dipped the ring first in a translucent copper-green shade and dipped in a second green glaze for a runny blue-green effect along the rim and sides.