Frequently Asked Questions:

What are they made of?

They're made of Porcelain Paper clay I create myself using the most luxurious Ming Porcelain which is melted down over the course of a week to create a silky fluid, heralded as ‘liquid gold’  by ceramicists and then combined with paper fibres to form Paperclay.

The paperclay is then poured onto plaster batts, which soak up the excess water so it can be lifted to create paper-thin sheets, unattainable in traditional clay. The sheets are cut, moulded and shaped to create individual petals which are hand pieced together to create unique and meticulously crafted porcelain flowers.

They're left to dry slowly then fired to 1240 degrees in the kiln before being fused onto a premade Ceramic block using glaze and fired once again. Following this, I stain the glaze using indian inks which seep into the cracks creating a contemporary antique look.

What makes them different to artificial flowers?

They're handmade, crafted with years of experience and care to create unique sculptural flowers.  They don't fade and aren't factory-produced.  Each flower and Flowerscape is a truly unique work of art. Think of it like a 3-dimensional painting.

Are they Fragile?

Yes.  They're high-fired to stoneware temperatures of 1240 which makes clay as strong as it can be, but they still need to be handled with care.

What happens after I click ‘buy’?

After receiving payment I will post your item in 1-3 business days. All my items are shipped from the UK using Royal Mail services. I dispatch all parcels by Royal Mail 2nd Class (no tracking number). For the outside UK customers, all parcels are dispatched by Royal Mail Standard (no tracking number) delivery.

Estimated shipping times

—> UK - 3-5 working days.
—> USA, Canada, Europe 10-15 working days.

Please contact me in advance if you have any other posting requirements.

Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs.

How do I display them?

You can display them by hanging them from a nail on a wall using the holes provided on the back of the ceramic block. Alternatively, they can be enjoyed by placing them on a flat surface.

What happens if they break? 

I make every effort to ensure they arrive in one piece, packaging them with bubble wrap and placing them in double boxes.  Please contact me if you are unhappy when you receive your item and then you can send it back to me within 14 days. I will refund you in full or exchange the item. Please note: shipping fees can not be refunded.

Can I put them outside? 

They should be kept indoors.  They are not designed to sustain lots of water or freezing temperatures.

How big are they?

H of flowers 9 cm x W 21 cm x 18cm of clay canvas.

Do they come in any other colours?

This is a unique piece and sold as shown in photos. If you are interested in a certain colour combination, email me at sandra@sandrarobinsonstudio.com and I can certainly create a custom option for you.

What if I buy a Flowerscape and don’t like it?

I am so certain of the quality of this product that I offer a full refund within 30 days if you’re not totally sold on the value of the flowerscape, just email me at sandra@sandrarobinsonstudio.com and return the item intact and I'll be happy to send you a refund.