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by Frances Smith Ceramics · Kiama, NSW
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"Large Sculptural Jug in Floating Blue Glaze" is a mid-fired clay vessel, wheel-thrown and altered, featuring the studio floating blue glaze. Fully functional, it blends artistry with utility.
Introducing the "Large Sculptural Jug in Floating Blue Glaze" from our esteemed Artisan series. This exquisite piece exemplifies the perfect fusion of form and function, crafted with meticulous attention to detail from mid-fired clay. The jug's unique shape, born from a wheel-thrown and altered technique, showcases the artist's mastery of their craft. Its stunning floating blue glaze, achieved through a careful dipping process, creates a mesmerizing visual effect that captivates the eye. While undeniably a work of art, this jug remains fully functional, embodying the artist's philosophy of infusing daily life with beauty and elegance. Each piece is a testament to the enduring appeal of handcrafted ceramics, designed to enhance modern home decor while serving a practical purpose. Add this remarkable jug to your collection and experience the perfect blend of artistry and utility.
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.
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.
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.
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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Price on enquiry
This vessel has been glazed and fired to allow it to be used in domestic and commercial settings. It's waterproof and dishwasher safe.
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