Our latest artist collaboration with Paulina Otero celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month.

For this specific collaboration, Paulina took inspiration from her favorite designs seen on both her tufted and jewelry pieces. The main intention is that her designs would be translated into the surface design of Wandering Bud’s ceramic vessels. Paulina has carefully glazed and carved each piece to resemble the colors and textures found in her compositions. Each one of these pieces is inspired by different bodies of work.  

The Compass Blossom, Tablero and Lagala Billies belong to a collection titled “Looking Through.” This body of work was very inspired by Paulina’s trip to Oaxaca and her admiration for the architectural landscape. “In Mexico the asymmetries of space- and organization of its chaos are often the very thing which makes it feel harmonious; like a place to settle into comfort.” The compositions in this collection became an exploration of the effects of layering, transparency, pattern color and textural harmonies.

A perfect blend of form and function, our original ceramic bubbler packs a buttery smooth hit and fits perfectly in the palm of your hand. When not in use, style on a bookshelf, mantle, or coffee table, topped with a sprig of greenery to disguise this water pipe as a bud vase.

DETAILS:

• Non-toxic, food safe glaze inside and out
• Hand painted and carved multi-colored design
• Features a personal-sized bowl, with a capacity around 4–5 hits
• Measures approximately 7" x 3.5".
• Handmade in Kansas City, MO, USA
• Worldwide shipping
• Ships in 1-2 weeks

CLEANING + USE:

• Fill with approximately 1/4c of water before use. A straw-like piece extends from the base of the bowl down into the water in the interior chamber. This allows smoke to pass through the water, cooling it before reaching the mouthpiece.
• Easy to clean—use isopropyl alcohol + salt or any 420 cleaning solution. Additional cleaning details and tutorials are available in the FAQ section. 

But what is a bubbler?

A bubbler is similar to a bong. Both bubblers and bongs use water filtration to cool the smoke before it reaches the mouthpiece, making for a smooth hit. A bong has a removable bowl/slide while a bubbler's bowl is fixed, similar to a hand pipe.

Note that this is a handmade piece and may vary slightly from the photos. Buyer must be of legal age and abide by all local laws.