Frequently Asked Questions:

What are they made of?

They're made of Porcelain Paper clay I make up 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, unttainable 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 using epoxy resin onto cut and varnished willow.

What makes them different to artificial flowers?

They're hand made, crafted with years of experience and care to create unique sculptural flowers.  They don't fade and aren't factory-produced.  Each one is a truly unique work of art.

Are they Fragile?

Yes, although not as fragile as you'd imagine.  They're high fired to stoneware temperatures of 1240 which makes clay as strong as it can be and the Willow is reinforced with a varnish to seal it, but but they still need to be handled with care.

What happens after I click ‘buy’?

All roses are quality controlled and I send only the best of my stock so you can rest assured that you'll love it. However, if you'd like to choose the flower/s you want, you can email me and I'll send photos of 5 roses to choose from so you can tell me which one/s you'd like.

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. Due to pandemic and delivery delays at this moment, 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 track 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 in a vase or container you own or put them in an indoor plant pot along with your favourite plant.  Alternatively, they jazz up a shelf or mantlepiece.  They should not be placed in water. I am currently developing some vases to accompany the roses, so you can also keep an eye out for them.

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, then you can send it back to me within 14 days. I will refund 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?

Each rose is varies but they are approximately:

Rose: 8-10cm width & height. Lenght: 30cm with rose and stem

Do they come in any other colours?

Not yet...The white high fired porcelain roses have a beautiful satin white finish.

What if I buy Porcelain Roses and don’t like them?

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 porcelain roses, just email me at sandra@sandrarobinsonstudio.com and return the item intact and I'll be happy to send you a refund.