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by Frances Smith Ceramics · Kiama, NSW
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Japan-inspired driftwood teapot combines dark, bronze-like glaze with treated driftwood handle and leather ties, merging functional art and elegant home decor.
Introducing the Bronze Black Teapot with Driftwood — a refined fusion of Japanese-inspired form and contemporary design. Its dark, bronze-like glaze offers a rich, tactile finish, complemented by a hand-selected driftwood handle tied with leather for an organic touch. Each teapot is individually crafted, making every piece unique. Both functional and sculptural, this teapot brings quiet elegance to tea rituals and modern interiors alike.
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.
Hand made ceramic artwork with natural fibre woven attachment to integrate into the theme of the ceramic art.
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This vessel has been glazed and fired to allow it to be used in domestic and commercial settings. It's waterproof and dishwasher safe.
Includes sculptural attachments for added dimensionality and texture.
Removing clay to create decoration or shape in the clay body, often using tools to incise or sculpt the clay, adding depth and dimension to the work.
Incorporates woven basketry techniques for intricate, textured details in a technique we call ClayWeave.

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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