Artwork
Artwork
Ceramics
by Frances Smith Ceramics · Kiama, NSW
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"Commission - Chanel Inspired Handbag" is a luxurious ceramic vessel mimicking a quilted Chanel bag, featuring lustrous black glaze, carved details, and gold chain accents.
Elevate your home decor with our exquisite "Commission - Chanel Inspired Handbag" ceramic piece. This stunning vessel, crafted from Keanes Stunning Jet Black clay, seamlessly blends high fashion with functional art. The lustrous, dipped glaze enhances the intricately carved quilted pattern, while the gold-toned chain and iconic logo add a touch of luxury. Each piece is meticulously wheel-thrown and altered by hand, ensuring a unique and elegant addition to your space. Fully functional yet undeniably stylish, this ceramic handbag replica serves as both a conversation starter and a practical vessel. Whether used as a sophisticated vase or a standalone decorative piece, it embodies the perfect fusion of artistry and utility, bringing a touch of couture to your everyday life.
Artistic objects made from clay and fired to create pottery, vases, or decorative objects.
Work created from a client brief for the client or as a special occasion gift.
Various works of ceramic art created from a client brief, either for the client or as a gift for a special occasion.
A metallic glaze that gives ceramics a shiny, reflective surface, applied over a fired glaze and then fired again at a lower temperature to fuse the lustre to the surface.
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.

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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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.
This vessel has been glazed and fired to allow it to be used in domestic and commercial settings. It's waterproof and dishwasher safe.
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.
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.
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