This robin is standing on a branch of hawthorn and surveying its surroundings. There are a pair of feathers on the reverse of the jug. I machine embroidered the bird and feathers in textile and cast the fabric in plaster. I then pressed the slabs into the plaster and handbuilt the jug. Once bisque fired, I paint cobalt over the stitching and fire again to top temperature. The interior and handle is glazed with a transparent glaze and the jug is dishwasher safe. There are three sprigged buttons on the base. The jug is approximately 8.5cm tall and 8.5cm  across the base.