Ceramics
by Frances Smith Ceramics · Kiama, NSW
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A wheel-thrown Cool Ice Porcelain platter featuring illustrated Australian native flora, finished with a clear glaze for everyday functional use.
The Australiana Platter is wheel-thrown in Australian Cool Ice Porcelain . The unique platter features hand-illustrated native Australian flora, including Red Pokers, Wattle, and Flannel Flowers, rendered in line and colour directly onto the surface. Finished with a clear glaze, the platter is fully functional and suitable for everyday use. A thoughtful addition to any home or a considered gift for those who appreciate functional ceramic art.
From Kiama, NSW. Delivery or pick-up is agreed with Frances Smith Ceramics.
Cool Ice Porcelain is a premium ceramic clay known for its silky smooth texture and brilliant white finish, ideal for creating intricate and delicate works of art. This versatile clay offers exceptional workability and strength, making it perfect for both wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques.
Artistic objects made from clay and fired to create pottery, vases, or decorative objects.
A celebration of the forms and colours of Australia
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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.
A ceramic art technique that uses the clay surface as canvas to be illustrated with line and colour techniques. These methods allow for detailed, vibrant designs that make each piece a true work of art.
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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Australiana Platter
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clear glaze total coverage
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