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by Frances Smith Ceramics · Kiama, NSW
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"Gum Leaves Blue and White Lustre Bottle" is a mid-fired clay artwork featuring a gum leaves illustration, wheel-thrown technique, and Japanese brush-style design, with fine lustre outline, blending functionality with artistic elegance.
Introducing the "Gum Leaves Blue and White Lustre Bottle" from our exquisite Australiana series. This stunning piece of functional art is meticulously crafted from mid-fired clay, showcasing the perfect fusion of artistry and utility. The bottle features a mesmerizing illustration of gum leaves in a striking blue and white color palette, expertly rendered using Japanese brush-style techniques. Wheel-thrown and adorned with lustrous accents, this vessel exemplifies the Majolica style with its dipped glaze finish. Each bottle is a unique testament to the artist's commitment to creating elegance in clay, designed to enhance modern home decor while serving as a practical, everyday object. Elevate your living space with this extraordinary blend of Australian-inspired design and timeless craftsmanship.
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.
A celebration of the forms and colours of Australia
The sale of artworks through digital platforms, websites, or social media, allowing artists to reach a global audience and sell their works directly or through online galleries and marketplaces.
Hand-painting or drawing on the clay surface with underglazes or colored slips before the glazing process, showcasing artistic imagery or motifs.
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.
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.
Majolica style ceramics feature a vibrant glaze and intricate, hand-painted designs that bring an artistic flair to any piece. This traditional Italian technique combines rich colours and detailed patterns, making each creation a unique 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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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.
The Japanese brush style is characterized by bold, fluid and expressive strokes. This technique adds a cultural and artistic flair to ceramic artworks.
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