{"product_id":"limited-edition-flower-bee-water-cups-pre-order","title":"Limited Edition Flower Bee water cups - pre order","description":"\u003ch1\u003eHandmade Ceramic Bee Cup £35\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e(£15 pre-order deposit) \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn original design by ceramic artist \u003cstrong\u003eKate Freemantle\u003c\/strong\u003e, created to offer bees and other beneficial insects a safe, shallow and reliable source of drinking water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Bee Cup is individually made by hand in my Mudeford studio and fired twice to approximately 1200°C. This makes it frost-hardy and suitable for keeping outside throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause each one is handmade, there will be small variations in its shape, colour and finish, making every Bee Cup completely unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose Your Colour \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will be offered your choice of colour when your bee cup is almost ready (at the glazing stage). You will be sent a link for final payment and choice of colour)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-colour finishes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll white\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll pink\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll blue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll yellow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll violet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll orange\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite-sided finishes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite sides with pink\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite sides with blue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite sides with green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite sides with yellow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite sides with violet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite sides with orange\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Will Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour Bee Cup will come with the glue needed to attach it securely to a garden stake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe garden stake is not included. You will need to purchase a \u003cstrong\u003e60–80 cm garden stake\u003c\/strong\u003e, available online or from most garden centres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the instructions supplied with the glue and allow it to cure fully before placing your Bee Cup outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to Place Your Bee Cup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosition your Bee Cup:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClose to bee-friendly flowers and plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSomewhere sheltered, ideally in dappled shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere you can easily see and refill it\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a stable position where it will not be knocked over\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce positioned, try to keep your Bee Cup in the same place. Bees learn where reliable sources of water are and are more likely to return when they find it consistently available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFill the cup with a shallow amount of fresh water—approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5–8 mm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e. Check it regularly and keep it topped up, particularly during warm and dry weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the cup and replace the water regularly to keep it clean. Avoid adding sugar, honey or any other ingredients; fresh water is all that is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePre-Order Payment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe £15 payment secures your Bee Cup pre-order and forms part of the total purchase price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI aim to complete all pre-orders as soon as possible, but I have had lots of lovely orders so it will take a bit of time to get through them. Because every Bee Cup is individually handmade (and I make them by myself!) completion times may vary. Therefore please do not order if you want them immediately!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen your Bee Cup is ready, the remaining \u003cstrong\u003e£20 balance plus shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e will be due. I will contact you with a payment link and choice of colour, and your Bee Cup will be dispatched once payment has been received. I am testing new glaze colours so will update you when I have final selection and your order is ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal cost of bee cup £35\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUK and International Shipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUK (where I am based) and international shipping are available. Shipping costs will be confirmed when your Bee Cup is ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternational customers are responsible for any customs duties, import taxes or handling fees charged in their country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDeposits and Cancellations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe £15 deposit is non-refundable if you change your mind after the 14-day cancellation period. Your statutory rights are not affected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf I am unable to complete your order, your deposit will be refunded in full.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kate Freemantle Ceramics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53600802111816,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/katefreemantleceramics.co.uk\/products\/limited-edition-flower-bee-water-cups-pre-order","provider":"Kate Freemantle Ceramics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}