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by Frances Smith Ceramics · Kiama, NSW
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"Golden Endangered Flora Sphere 1" features illustrated endangered Australian flora, with gold lustre, enhancing its functional, elegant design.
"Golden Endangered Flora Sphere 1" embodies the elegance and utility of fine ceramic art. Crafted from white mid-fire clay, this piece belongs to the "Endangered" series. It is wheel-thrown and hand-illustrated, showcasing endangered Australian flora against a lustrous gold backdrop. The integration of gold lustre background, underglaze decoration and a clear glaze finish highlights its precious nature and functionality. This artwork blends artistry and practical design, making it a stunning addition to any home decor. Its thoughtful craftsmanship elevates everyday life with unique beauty and elegance.
white, smooth white mid-fire stoneware clay
Artistic objects made from clay and fired to create pottery, vases, or decorative objects.
Ceramic vessels decorated with endangered species
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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.
Features luxurious gold lustre applied over underglaze for an opulent finish. It uses real gold applied as a complex liquid salt, that is painted on and fixed in a third firing.
clear glaze total coverage
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.

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