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by Frances Smith Ceramics · Kiama, NSW
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"ClayWeave" merges ceramics and basketry, featuring a wheel-thrown vessel adorned with intricately woven black and tan twine, creating a functional and artistic piece.
Introducing "ClayWeave - Black and Tan Beaded Vessel," a stunning fusion of ceramics and basketry that redefines functional art. This exquisite piece from the "Basketry Ceramics" series showcases a wheel-thrown Blackwattle Buff Stoneware Speckle sphere, expertly crafted and adorned with masterfully woven black and tan twine. The intricate basketry attachments cascade from the rim, creating a mesmerizing interplay of textures and colors. With its dipped glaze and pierced design, this fully functional vessel is not just a container but a statement piece that elevates any space. "ClayWeave" embodies the perfect balance between artistry and utility, making it an ideal addition to modern home decor. Each piece is handcrafted with precision, ensuring a unique and thoughtful design that infuses daily life with beauty and elegance.
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.
A collection where the artist personally selects and holds their favorite creations, showcasing a deeply personal reflection of their journey, evolution, and the themes that resonate most with them.
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.
Creating holes or openings in the clay body before firing, often used for decorative effect or functional purposes, such as in lanterns or incense holders, adding lightness and shadow play to the piece.
Incorporates woven basketry techniques for intricate, textured details in a technique we call ClayWeave.
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.
See all their workClayWeave - Black and Tan Beaded Vessel
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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.
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