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by Frances Smith Ceramics · Kiama, NSW
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Neriage Feather Bowl: Australiana-inspired, wheel-thrown Cool Ice Porcelain vessel. Features a feather decal of an Austalian bird on the interior, dipped glaze, and neriage technique. Fully functional, blending artistry with utility for modern home decor.
Discover the Neriage Feather Bowl from the Australiana series, crafted from Cool Ice Porcelain using the intricate neriage technique. This wheel-thrown bowl features delicate decal art and a clear glazed interior and polished exterior, blending function with refined design. Handcrafted with care, it adds a subtle touch of Australian-inspired artistry to any space—perfect as both a practical vessel and a decorative piece.
From Kiama, NSW. Delivery or pick-up is agreed with Frances Smith Ceramics.
Cool Ice Porcelain is a premium ceramic clay known for its silky smooth texture and brilliant white finish, ideal for creating intricate and delicate works of art. This versatile clay offers exceptional workability and strength, making it perfect for both wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques.
Artistic objects made from clay and fired to create pottery, vases, or decorative objects.
A celebration of the forms and colours of Australia
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.
The use of ceramic decals, which are printed designs that can be transferred onto the ceramic surface before firing, allowing for detailed graphic or photographic images to be applied.
This vessel has been glazed and fired to allow it to be used in domestic and commercial settings. It's waterproof and dishwasher safe.
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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Neriage Feather Bowl
Price on enquiry
Neriage is a sophisticated ceramic art technique where multiple coloured clays are layered, kneaded, and shaped to create intricate, marbled patterns. This method, rooted in Japanese tradition, results in unique and mesmerizing designs that highlight the artist's skill and creativity.
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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