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by Frances Smith Ceramics · Kiama, NSW
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"Allsorts Series Large Bowl": A mid-fired clay vessel with colorful sculptural attachments inspired by licorice allsorts. Thrown, altered, and fully functional with dipped glaze.
Inspired by the playful charm of licorice allsorts, this sculptural mid-fired clay bowl blends whimsy with elegance. Wheel-thrown, altered, and hand-finished with illustrated elements and dipped glaze, it’s both a functional piece and a striking centerpiece. Each bowl is individually handcrafted, offering a unique and artful addition to your home.
Mid Fire Clays are a type of pottery clay that are fired to a temperature range of 1180-1240°C. They are gaining popularity among potters because they achieve the sought after qualities in stoneware of strength, durability and finish when fired to the lower temperatures of Mid Fire.
Artistic objects made from clay and fired to create pottery, vases, or decorative objects.
A series of porcelain vessels that celebrates the famous licorice allsort confectionary.
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Includes sculptural attachments for added dimensionality and texture.
This unique ceramic piece features a thrown vessel that has been intentionally altered, creating an intriguing interplay between form and function. The artist's skillful manipulation of the clay while on the wheel, followed by deliberate modifications, results in a striking and unconventional work that challenges traditional notions of ceramic vessels.
Hand-painting or drawing on the clay surface with underglazes or colored slips before the glazing process, showcasing artistic imagery or motifs.
This vessel has been glazed and fired to allow it to be used in domestic and commercial settings. It's waterproof and dishwasher safe.
About the artist
Frances Smith CeramicsCreating Elegance in Clay. Discover hand-crafted, functional vessels blending artistry and utility to enhance modern home decor with unique, thoughtful designs. Each piece, a testament to the beauty of functional art, infuses daily life with beauty and elegance.
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These functional glazes provide smooth, even coatings, providing a consistent and professional finish. This technique ensures a flawless, glossy surface that enhances the beauty of the ceramics and can make the piece fully functional.
A pottery technique where clay is shaped into forms on a rotating potter's wheel, allowing for symmetrical and rounded shapes, often used for creating bowls, vases, and other vessels.
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