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by Frances Smith Ceramics · Kiama, NSW
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Japanese-inspired lidded vessel with driftwood handles. Black ceramic with blue accents, carved basketry design. Wheel-thrown, altered, and glazed. Functional and sculptural artwork for modern decor.
Japanese-Inspired Lidded Vessel with Driftwood Handles from our Basketry Ceramics series. Crafted from Keane’s Jet Black clay, this wheel-thrown and altered piece features a carved rock-like pattern with soft blue highlights and a dipped glaze that plays with light and shadow. Natural driftwood handles add warmth and texture. Both functional and sculptural, this handcrafted vessel offers a refined, organic presence in any modern space.
Artistic objects made from clay and fired to create pottery, vases, or decorative objects.
Hand made ceramic artwork with natural fibre woven attachment to integrate into the theme of the ceramic art.
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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.
This vessel has been glazed and fired to allow it to be used in domestic and commercial settings. It's waterproof and dishwasher safe.
Includes sculptural attachments for added dimensionality and texture.
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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Incorporates woven basketry techniques for intricate, textured details in a technique we call ClayWeave.
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.
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.
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.
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