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by Frances Smith Ceramics · Kiama, NSW
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"Magnolia - Black and White Platter" combines Artisan series craftsmanship: underglaze, functional, wheel-thrown, dipped glaze, and illustrated elegance.
"Magnolia - Black and White Platter" from the Artisan series embodies the perfect blend of artistry and utility. Depicting an abstract-style magnolia flower in black underglaze and clear glaze finish, this wheel-thrown piece is fully functional and elegantly illustrated. Designed for modern homes, it enhances decor with unique, thoughtful artistry, infusing everyday life with beauty and sophistication. Each platter stands as a testament to functional art, showcasing elegance in clay.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Hand-painting or drawing on the clay surface with underglazes or colored slips before the glazing process, showcasing artistic imagery or motifs.
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