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Functional 
Handmade
Pottery 

Hand & Fire is an Art Studio that specializes in handmade functional pottery inspired by biology and creativity. The artist, Amanda, encourages individuality and inclusivity, as no piece is exactly the same and there is something for almost everyone, animals included. 

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SNAIL TRAIL SUBSCRIPTIONS 

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After filling out the form above, click "Select" on the Monthly Snail Mail Plan to secure your spot! This will take your payment and will reoccur on the 1st of every month. If not, you will be placed on a waitlist, because you did not pay. 

*Sign up for each month ends on the 25th of the prior month. For example, if you want June's snail mail, you will have to sign up and pay between April 26 - May 25 to receive the month. Expect to receive package within the first-middle of selected month.

Each month has a different theme, giving new studio information, and new handmade artwork!

SIGN UP DATES:

July: 5/26-6/25

August: 6/26-7/25 

September: 7/26-8/25

October: 8/26-9/25

November: 9/26-10/25

December 10/26-11/25

  • Garden Snail

    40$
    Every month
    Monthly Snail Mail Package that includes 1 ceramic piece, newsletter with new studio information, handmade art, and a mini print or additional ceramic piece. Theme changes monthly! Shipping included.
     
    • 1 Ceramic Piece
    • 1 Newsletter
    • 1 Print or Ceramic Piece
  • Tiny Snail

    15$
    Every month
    Monthly Snail Mail Package that includes 1 ceramic piece, newsletter with new studio information with handmade art. Theme changes monthly! Shipping included.
     
    • Newsletter
    • Mini Ceramic Piece
  • Grand Snail

    80$
    Every month
    Monthly Snail Mail Package that includes 2 ceramic piece, newsletter with new studio information, handmade art, and a print. Theme changes monthly! Shipping included.
     
    • 2 ceramic pieces
    • Newsletter
    • Print

Flower of the Month 

September features the Morning Glory Flower. For these mugs I wanted to do something that combined both a mug and a flower. I wanted to use linework to incorporate the movement and ruffles in the flowers themselves.  Als o a big birthday shoutout to all my September babies out there! This is one of your birth flowers (the other is Aster). 

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About the Morning Glory, also known as the Ipomoea purpurea or the Bindweed.

Morning glories are fast growing, twining vines. Twining vines are climbing plants that grow upward by wrapping their flexible stems in a spiral around a support. These flowers are part of the Convolvulaceae family ("Bindweed" family), which includes, bindweeds, sweet potatoes, dodders, Wood roses. 

Fun Facts!

  • The vines can frow up to 15 feet within 1 growing season.

  • Sweet potatoes belong to the same family and share a similar root structure and twining habit.

  • The flowers open in the morning and close at night. Flowers do this to protect their pollen, align with activity of pollinators, shield from the cold night air, and conserve energy. Plants run on a biological circadian rhythm that tells them when dawn and dusk are approaching.

Big News!

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Hello Sunshine Sac Collective
Collective Store Shelf

I now have my pottery in the cutest lil' consignment store in Old Town Sacramento. The store provides a homey, but maximalist atmosphere and the owners, employees, and artists are just as beautifully unique. If you ever find yourself In Old Town Sacramento or would make a drive to come see this place, Its definitely worth it! Every time I go in, there is something new!

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Hello Sunshine Sac Collective Sacramento 

 

108 L St, Sacramento, CA, 95814

Hours:

Wed. - Sun.   11AM-5PM

Mon.-Tues.   Closed

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Sustainable Packaging 

Whenever possible, I reuse clean, sturdy boxes and packing materials from my own shipments (like online orders) to package and send out your artwork. Giving these materials a second life helps reduce waste and keeps perfectly good supplies out of landfills.

This approach is a small but meaningful way to lower environmental impact. It also helps reduce the need for new packaging production, which saves resources like energy, water, and raw materials. As a bonus, it allows me to keep shipping costs more manageable, something that ultimately benefits both my business and my customers.

In place of traditional plastic bubble wrap, I also use honeycomb kraft paper for cushioning. This paper expands into a protective, flexible structure that helps secure your artwork during transit—without relying on single use plastics. It’s recyclable, biodegradable, and still does an excellent job of keeping your piece safe.

Every reused box and material is carefully selected to make sure it’s durable and protective, so your artwork arrives safely and securely.

I believe thoughtful choices like this can make a difference, and I’m always looking for ways to create more sustainably.

*A quick note: Packaging may sometimes show signs of its previous use (like labels or light wear). If brand new packaging is important to you, I completely understand, but this shop may not be the best fit, and I encourage you to purchase from a seller who aligns with your preferences.

About

My name is Amanda Beggs

I am the artist and owner behind Hand & Fire. I started my journey with pottery in May 2025. Hand & Fire had its first market on February 3, 2026. I love creating and sharing my creations with other people and animals!

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