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by Frances Smith Ceramics · Kiama, NSW
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"Deep Facets - Floating Blue Vase" is a wheel-thrown, carved mid-fired clay vessel featuring a tenmoku glaze under the studio floating blue glaze. This functional artwork combines artistry and utility in the Artisan series.
Introducing "Deep Facets - Floating Blue Vase," a stunning masterpiece from our Artisan series. This exquisite vessel is meticulously crafted from mid-fired clay, showcasing the perfect fusion of form and function. The wheel-thrown and altered design features intricate carving, creating a mesmerizing interplay of light and shadow. The piece is adorned with a sumptuous Tenmoku glaze, dipped to achieve a mesmerizing floating blue effect that captivates the eye. Fully functional yet undeniably artistic, this vase embodies the essence of modern home decor. Each curve and facet tells a story of craftsmanship, making it an ideal centerpiece for any room. Elevate your living space with this unique, thoughtful design that seamlessly blends artistry and utility, infusing your daily life with beauty and elegance.
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.
Used to describe experimental works or those with exposed unglazed clay surfaces. Often seen as interesting rather than elegant.
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.
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 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.
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.
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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The rich, dark tones of Tenmoku glaze, is known for its deep, lustrous finish. This traditional Japanese glaze adds a sophisticated, timeless look to your ceramics.
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.
Floating Blue glaze is a mid-fire, variegated glaze known for its deep blue hues and the appearance of depth, resembling water. Its surface can vary from glossy to semi-matte, often exhibiting streaks or spots of lighter blues and greens, creating a visual effect that seems to "float" over the surface of the ceramic piece. This glaze is popular for its unique and unpredictable finish, making each piece distinct.
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