Ceramics
by Frances Smith Ceramics · Kiama, NSW
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A common, low-fire clay that is easy to work with, typically fired at temperatures between 1,000°C and 1,150°C (1,830°F and 2,102°F). It is often used for decorative pieces and is available in a range of natural colors from white to red and brown.
Artistic objects made from clay and fired to create pottery, vases, or decorative objects.
Ceramic Jewellery
Artworks displayed in a formal setting such as a gallery, museum, or art fair, primarily for public viewing and appreciation, often accompanied by opportunities for sale.
The application of colored decoration to the surface of a piece before it is glazed, allowing for detailed and intricate designs that are sealed and protected by a clear or translucent glaze.
This method involves shaping clay without a wheel, using techniques like pinching, coil construction, and slab building, offering more versatility in shapes and textures.
The application of liquid clay (slip) of a contrasting color to the surface of a piece before firing, used to create patterns, textures, or images on the clay body.
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.
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.
For makers
Make art? Give every piece a page like this one.
Catalogue your work once and send each piece to a buyer or a gallery. Free to start, no card, and nothing is public until you say.
Hand-painting or drawing on the clay surface with underglazes or colored slips before the glazing process, showcasing artistic imagery or motifs.
