I have a collection of cherished crochet pieces and lace tablecloths that have been passed down through generations. My mother gave them to me, telling me they had once belonged to her mother. For years, I’ve kept these items, but most of them are now stained or torn, so they’ve been stored away out of sight. I’ve tried displaying them in my home, but they’re too damaged or fragile to showcase in their original form. That's when I began experimenting with pressing these heirloom pieces into clay.

For Mother's Day, I gave my mother and sisters trays featuring lace from these vintage tablecloths pressed directly into the clay. My mother now has her tray hung on her wall, displaying the lace in a new, yet equally meaningful way. Inspired by this, I’ve decided to offer custom orders so that others can share this special gift.

How it works:

1. Drop off your lace article at Atelier (335 W Pierpont Avenue, SLC) by April 11th (this is the hard cut-off date). You’re welcome to bring it in at your convenience during business hours before the deadline.

2. I will press your lace into clay, mold it into your selected tray shape, glaze it, and wrap it for gifting.

3. All trays will be ready for pickup at Atelier (along with your original lace) on May 7th.

For this project, I’ve chosen a dark clay and a gloss white glaze to ensure the texture of the lace stands out. Please note that due to the dark clay, it may leave a stain on your lace. While I’ve been able to remove these stains using a stain remover and dish soap, I won’t be cleaning the pieces in case you have specific preferences on how your lace is handled.

This rectangular tray measures approx. 9.5’’ x 6.5’’.

Please be aware that I’m only accepting a limited number of orders to ensure I can complete them in time. As such, no refunds will be issued. If your lace isn’t dropped off by April 11th, I cannot guarantee it will be ready before Mother’s Day, as the process takes 2-3 weeks to complete.