{"product_id":"ceramic-stress-stones","title":"Ceramic Stress Stones","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA quiet moment in your pocket\u003c\/b\u003e Life can get incredibly busy, and we all have those moments where everything feels a bit overwhelming. I made these little ceramic stress stones to be a quiet, grounding tool you can carry with you wherever you go. They are small and completely discreet—perfect for slipping into a coat pocket, a handbag, or keeping tucked into the palm of your hand during a stressful meeting. Whenever things start to feel like a bit too much, they are there to help bring you back to the here and now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDesigned for touch\u003c\/b\u003e Each stone is shaped entirely by hand in my South Shropshire studio using natural stoneware clay. I leave the outside completely unglazed, giving it a beautifully raw, earthy texture that feels wonderful against your skin. On the inside, I’ve made a smooth, thumb-shaped indent and finished it with a soft, glossy glaze. The contrast between the matte, textured outer clay and the silky-smooth glazed center gives your thumb a soothing place to rest and rub, acting as a tactile anchor to help focus your mind and calm anxiety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA thoughtful gift of calm\u003c\/b\u003e Because these are small and carry a lot of meaning, they make a really gentle, thoughtful gift for a loved one going through a tricky time, someone starting a new job, or a student facing exams. They are a lovely, lasting alternative to plastic fiddle toys, combining the raw beauty of British pottery with a simple practice of mindfulness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Details:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e High-fired clay, left naturally textured on the outside with a smooth, glaze in the center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eColours:\u003c\/b\u003e Available in multiple glazed colour options.\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMade by:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Hand-shaped and individually pressed by Nina in Shropshire.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e Approx. 2-3 cm — perfectly pocket-sized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHow to use:\u003c\/b\u003e Keep it in your pocket or bag. When you feel anxious or stressed, hold the stone and gently rub your thumb into the smooth, glazed indent to ground yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eShipping:\u003c\/b\u003e Carefully packed in 100% plastic-free, recyclable packaging and sent via Royal Mail Tracked delivery across the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ceramics by Nina","offers":[{"title":"Left Handed \/ Right Handed","offer_id":53922172666194,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/3221\/8194\/files\/IMG_0786.jpg?v=1783193935","url":"https:\/\/www.ceramicsbynina.com\/products\/ceramic-stress-stones","provider":"Ceramics by Nina","version":"1.0","type":"link"}