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by Frances Smith Ceramics · Kiama, NSW
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Endangered Australian Flora Series - Hip Flask Bud Vase: Elegant bud vase made from Cool Ice Porcelain which has been wheel-thrown and altered and illustrated with a delicate floral motif.
The Endangered Australian Flora Series - Hip Flask Bud Vase: Handcrafted from Cool Ice Porcelain, each vase features a delicate floral motif in black line art, showcasing a blend of hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques. The clear glaze finish enhances its elegance, making it a unique, collectible work of art. Perfect for adding meaningful, conversation-starting style to any space, this piece combines functionality with contemporary aesthetics.
Cool Ice Porcelain is a premium ceramic clay known for its silky smooth texture and brilliant white finish, ideal for creating intricate and delicate works of art. This versatile clay offers exceptional workability and strength, making it perfect for both wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques.
Artistic objects made from clay and fired to create pottery, vases, or decorative objects.
Ovoid vases in the shape of a hip flask
The sale of artworks through a physical gallery space, where the gallery represents artists and handles the promotion, display, and transactions of the art pieces.
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.
Bold, black slip line art, creating striking contrasts and intricate designs. This technique offers a modern, artistic touch to traditional pottery.
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 ceramic art technique that uses the clay surface as canvas to be illustrated with line and colour techniques. These methods allow for detailed, vibrant designs that make each piece a true work of art.
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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This method involves shaping clay without a wheel, using techniques like pinching, coil construction, and slab building, offering more versatility in shapes and textures.
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.
Hand-painting or drawing on the clay surface with underglazes or colored slips before the glazing process, showcasing artistic imagery or motifs.
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.
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