Lovingly handmade in our London studio this twinkly starburst tealight is thrown on the wheel then pierced, sponged, bisque fired, glazed then high fired to 1260 degrees so that the porcelain vitrifies and becomes translucent. Each one is unique and the little imperfections that show the maker’s mark only add to its appeal.

This starburst mini is one of the very first designs I made in this ever expanding collection. I picked up the little star cutter from a wonderful cake decorating shop in Dalston while shopping for one of my children’s birthday parties about 15 years ago and it is still going. One of my best sellers, it works for so many gift occasions like star teacher, best friend or to light a candle for a dear departed.