Owl Ashtray

Meet your new favorite little companion — our handmade ceramic owl ashtrays! Individually crafted and finished with hand-painted mother of pearl lustre that catches the light beautifully. The divots on the tail feathers aren’t just for decoration — they create a perfect little resting spot for your favorite hand-rolled smokes, cigarettes, or herbs. (Or simply use it as a magical catch-all dish for jewelry, keys, or tiny treasures! Whether you’re treating yourself or gifting someone special, these owls are full of charm, character, and a little bit of magic.

Your purchase means the world to us. Every piece you adopt supports our small ceramic studio, helps us keep creating, filming videos, and sharing the magic of clay with the world. We feel incredibly lucky that people enjoy what we do as much as we love doing it — especially as we honor the legacy of Roxie, whose molds continue to inspire us. Opening each new mold is a surprise, a thrill, and a reminder that we’re all along for this wild, creative ride together. Each item is signed Asti & Joel, so you’ll always hold onto a piece of this story — a little bit of our hands, hearts, and history. Your support brings us genuine joy, fuels our passion, and keeps this beautiful journey unfolding. Thank you for being part of it.

The Crafting Process: Each piece begins with liquid earthenware slip poured into a vintage plaster mold. After sitting for about 20 minutes, the excess slip is poured out, and the mold must rest until the next day before it can be opened. This waiting period ensures the clay is firm enough to release cleanly without warping. Because the mold needs time to dry out between pours, we can only use each one once a day. Once removed, the piece is carefully trimmed by hand — a slow and detailed process that requires patience and precision. After drying completely, it is bisque fired, then thoughtfully hand-painted with underglazes. It returns to the kiln for a glaze firing, where it transforms into a vibrant, durable, and silky-smooth ceramic figure. If adorned with luster or gold accents, it undergoes a third firing to achieve its shimmering finish.