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There were a dozen of them in a group running into the water edge to find food in the sand as the wave retreated, then rushed back to shore when the next wave rolled up. That beach scene stayed with me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume: ~12-14 oz\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tu Hands Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42883315400781,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/1823\/4957\/files\/PXL_20260417_153306273.jpg?v=1776457083"},{"product_id":"sanderlings-on-beach-mug-3","title":"Sanderlings on Beach Mug 1","description":"\u003cp\u003eSanderlings are long-distant migrants. They are k\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\"\u003enown for incredible migratory journeys of 1,800 up to 6,000 miles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to coastal beaches worldwide, including South America, Africa, and Australia. They travel between Arctic tundra nesting grounds and wintering habitats twice a year. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI first saw sanderlings at the Point Reyes State Park in California before I started birding. There were a dozen of them in a group running into the water edge to find food in the sand as the wave retreated, then rushed back to shore when the next wave rolled up. That beach scene stayed with me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume: ~11-13 oz\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tu Hands Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42888471019597,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/1823\/4957\/files\/PXL_20260417_152533931.jpg?v=1776474190"},{"product_id":"sanderlings-on-beach-mug-3-copy","title":"Snow Goose Mug","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSnow geese fly 2,000–3,000 miles in narrow flight paths due south from the breeding grounds to a wintering site at roughly the same longitude in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003esouthern U.S. or Mexico. I've been traveling to Cibola National Wildlife Refuge every spring to see them where they winter, and painted this mugs using my own reference photos I took there.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you live along their flight paths, you can often catch them fly in huge, noisy V-shape flocks overhead at high altitudes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume: ~10-12 oz\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tu Hands Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42888530755661,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/1823\/4957\/files\/PXL_20260417_154721368.jpg?v=1776825395"},{"product_id":"snow-goose-mug-copy","title":"Snow \u0026 Ross's Goose Mug","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSnow geese fly 2,000–3,000 miles in narrow flight paths due south from the breeding grounds to a wintering site at roughly the same longitude in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003esouthern U.S. or Mexico.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI've been traveling to Cibola National Wildlife Refuge every spring to see them where they winter, and painted this mugs using my own reference photos I took there. I also painted a Ross's goose here, as they tend to flock together during migration and wintering, which was what I got to see.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you live along their flight paths, you can often catch them fly in huge, noisy V-shape flocks overhead at high altitudes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume: ~10-12 oz\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tu Hands Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42899881099341,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/1823\/4957\/files\/PXL_20260417_154442945.jpg?v=1776825384"},{"product_id":"turkey-vulture-cup","title":"Turkey Vulture Cup (second)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurkey vultures are partial migrants. P\u003cspan\u003eopulations far north migrate south, whereas southern populations in general stay put.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat I'm trying to capture here is their graceful flying behavior of using thermals (rising hot air) to gain altitude to search for food, through the spiral that I carved into the background. During migration, you might catch a huge group, called a kettle, of them riding the thermals, which resemble bubbles spiraling up a boiling kettle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurkey vultures are such interesting and unique birds that I can just go on and on with cool facts about them. I'm just happy whenever I see them, for their presence indicates a healthy ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLEASE READ: This piece is a slight second and has some minor cosmetic defects at the bottom where the glaze is smooth but lost its glossiness (see last pic). They do not affect the cup's function. The discounted price reflects this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume: ~8-10 oz\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tu Hands Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42899908231245,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/1823\/4957\/files\/PXL_20260417_152144336.jpg?v=1776827162"},{"product_id":"turkey-vulture-cup-second-copy","title":"Turkey Vulture Mug 3","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurkey vultures are partial migrants. P\u003cspan\u003eopulations far north migrate south, whereas southern populations in general stay put.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat I'm trying to capture here is their graceful flying behavior of using thermals (rising hot air) to gain altitude to search for food, through the spiral that I carved into the background. 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Instead, they are irruptive migrants, as large numbers move south unpredictably in winter, driven primarily by abundance of lemming populations (their food) on their Arctic breeding grounds. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this piece, I painted the bird silhouette in white underglaze, then carved out the brown details on her feather. The grassy and snowy background reflects her habitat of open, snowy, grassy landscapes where they use their white plumage for camouflage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume: \u003cspan\u003e~11-13 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"54dc94dc-6944-43b8-ae34-c5aca6c39c83\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-1\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Tu Hands Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42900034748493,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/1823\/4957\/files\/PXL_20260417_151718255.jpg?v=1776887657"},{"product_id":"snow-owl-mug-2-copy","title":"Snowy Owl Mug 1","description":"\u003cp\u003eSnowy owls are an odd-one-out in this migration series, for they're not your typical seasonal migrants. Instead, they are irruptive migrants, as large numbers move south unpredictably in winter, driven primarily by abundance of lemming populations (their food) on their Arctic breeding grounds. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this piece, I painted the bird silhouette in white underglaze, then carved out the brown details on her feather. The grassy and snowy background reflects her habitat of open, snowy, grassy landscapes where they use their white plumage for camouflage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume: \u003cspan\u003e~11-13 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"54dc94dc-6944-43b8-ae34-c5aca6c39c83\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-1\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Tu Hands Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42902686761037,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/1823\/4957\/files\/PXL_20260417_151811526.jpg?v=1776887657"},{"product_id":"dark-eyed-junco-mug-6","title":"Dark-Eyed Junco Mug 5","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eDark-eyed Junco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e are the OG “snowbirds”, because they show up right as winter settles in, moving from colder northern forests and mountains where they breed down south to your backyards and towns in search of food. You'll most likely catching them hopping on the snowy ground and leaf litters looking for seeds. That scene is the theme of this mug design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey have multiple appearances (or sub-species) depending on the geography. Here's the slate-colored form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume: \u003cspan\u003e~11-13 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection data-turn=\"user\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-1\" data-turn-id=\"54dc94dc-6944-43b8-ae34-c5aca6c39c83\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--header-height)\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Tu Hands Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42902689579085,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/1823\/4957\/files\/PXL_20260417_153638121.jpg?v=1776889407"},{"product_id":"dark-eyed-junco-mug-5-copy","title":"Dark-Eyed Junco Mug 4","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eDark-eyed Junco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e are the OG “snowbirds”, because they show up right as winter settles in, moving from colder northern forests and mountains where they breed down south to your backyards and towns in search of food. You'll most likely catching them hopping on the snowy ground and leaf litters looking for seeds. That scene is the theme of this mug design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey have multiple appearances (or sub-species) depending on the geography. Here's the Oregon form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume: ~11-13 oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"54dc94dc-6944-43b8-ae34-c5aca6c39c83\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-1\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Tu Hands Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42902709469261,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/1823\/4957\/files\/PXL_20260417_153900103.jpg?v=1776889670"},{"product_id":"dark-eyed-junco-mug-3","title":"Dark-Eyed Junco Mug 3","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eDark-eyed Junco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e are the OG “snowbirds”, because they show up right as winter settles in, moving from colder northern forests and mountains where they breed down south to your backyards and towns in search of food. You'll most likely catching them hopping on the snowy ground and leaf litters looking for seeds. That scene is the theme of this mug design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey have multiple appearances (or sub-species) depending on the geography. 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You'll most likely catching them hopping on the snowy ground and leaf litters looking for seeds. That scene is the theme of this mug design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mug is a collaboration between me and a birding and pottery friend, Nick Molatore (\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nickmolatore.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.nickmolatore.com\u003c\/a\u003e). He's a production potter and an avid potter based in Oregon and Arizona. I've said it many times that people who love nature and handcrafted goods are truly the best people, and this collaboration reflects the community I am lucky to build when doing the things I love the most. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume: \u003cspan\u003e~12-14 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"54dc94dc-6944-43b8-ae34-c5aca6c39c83\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-1\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Tu Hands Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42902745088077,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/1823\/4957\/files\/PXL_20260417_160444218.jpg?v=1776891872"},{"product_id":"dark-eyed-junco-mug-2-copy","title":"Dark-Eyed Junco Mug 1","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eDark-eyed Junco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e are the OG “snowbirds”, because they show up right as winter settles in, moving from colder northern forests and mountains where they breed down south to your backyards and towns in search of food. You'll most likely catching them hopping on the snowy ground and leaf litters looking for seeds. That scene is the theme of this mug design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mug is a collaboration between me and a birding and pottery friend, Nick Molatore (\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nickmolatore.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.nickmolatore.com\u003c\/a\u003e). He's a production potter and an avid potter based in Oregon and Arizona. I've said it many times that people who love nature and handcrafted goods are truly the best people, and this collaboration reflects the community (online and in-person) that I am lucky to build when doing the things I love most. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume: ~12-14 oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"54dc94dc-6944-43b8-ae34-c5aca6c39c83\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-1\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Tu Hands Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42902821306445,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/1823\/4957\/files\/PXL_20260417_160244236.jpg?v=1776892655"},{"product_id":"dark-eyed-junco-mug-1-copy","title":"Rufous Hummingbird Mug","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRufous hummingbirds perform one of the most extraordinary migratory journeys in the animal kingdom, traveling nearly ~4,000 miles\u0026amp;nbsp;one way between its breeding grounds in Alaska and northwest Canada and its wintering sites in Mexico. Relative to its body size, this is considered the \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003elongest migration of any bird\u003c\/span\u003e, covering roughly \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e78.4 million body lengths\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mug is a collaboration between me and a birding and pottery friend, Nick Molatore (\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nickmolatore.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.nickmolatore.com\u003c\/a\u003e). He's a production potter and an avid potter based in Oregon and Arizona. I've said it many times that people who love nature and handcrafted goods are truly the best people, and this collaboration reflects the community I am lucky to build when doing the things I love the most. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume: ~12-14 oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"54dc94dc-6944-43b8-ae34-c5aca6c39c83\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-1\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Tu Hands Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42902856597581,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/1823\/4957\/files\/PXL_20260417_160811588.jpg?v=1776894904"},{"product_id":"calliope-hummingbird-mug-copy","title":"Calliope Hummingbird Mug","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCalliope hummingbird is the smallest long-distance migratory bird. Weighing less than 0.1 oz (or 3 grams), they undertake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea remarkable ~5,000 mile round-trip annual migration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e They move north along the Pacific Coast in spring to their breeding ground and travel south through the Rocky Mountains in fall, often traveling alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mug is a collaboration between me and a birding and pottery friend, Nick Molatore (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nickmolatore.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.nickmolatore.com\u003c\/a\u003e). He's a production potter and an avid potter based in Oregon and Arizona. I've said it many times that people who love nature and handcrafted goods are truly the best people, and this collaboration reflects the community I am lucky to build when doing the things I love the most. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume: ~12-14 oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection data-turn=\"user\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-1\" data-turn-id=\"54dc94dc-6944-43b8-ae34-c5aca6c39c83\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--header-height)\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Tu Hands Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42902861381709,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/1823\/4957\/files\/PXL_20260417_161002773.jpg?v=1776894606"},{"product_id":"blue-jay-small-plates","title":"Blue Jay Small Plate","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlue Jays have a complex, mysterious, and partial migration pattern where only about 20% of the population migrates. While many are year-round residents, others, particularly young ones, fly south in flocks, sometimes migrating one year and not the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI hand-painted the bird with black underglaze in a watercolor style, then glaze the bowl with a floating blue glaze to suggest the jay's tue color.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tu Hands Creations","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":42902872883277,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2","offer_id":42902872916045,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/1823\/4957\/files\/PXL_20260417_160741490.jpg?v=1776895339"},{"product_id":"sanderlings-tiny-cups","title":"Sanderlings Small Cup","description":"\u003cp\u003eSanderlings are long-distant migrants. 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I don't have a designated function for it; it is yours to decide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume: ~2 oz\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tu Hands Creations","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":42915001204813,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2","offer_id":42915001237581,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/1823\/4957\/files\/PXL_20260417_154134102.jpg?v=1776896201"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/1823\/4957\/collections\/migration_series.png?v=1777221361","url":"https:\/\/tuhandscreations.com\/collections\/migration-is-natural.oembed","provider":"Tu Hands Creations","version":"1.0","type":"link"}