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by Frances Smith Ceramics · Kiama, NSW
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'Nest' Series slip-textured bowl: Wheel-thrown mid-fired clay with textured exterior, jade green glaze interior. Functional art piece blending elegance and utility for modern home decor.
The 'Nest' Series – Slip Textured Bowl is a wheel-thrown piece made from Blackwattle Buff Stoneware Speckle. Its textured, porcelain slip-decorated exterior evokes the feel of a bird’s nest, while a smooth teal glaze lines the interior. Functional yet sculptural, this handcrafted bowl adds a subtle, organic touch to any setting.
Artistic objects made from clay and fired to create pottery, vases, or decorative objects.
Ceramic vessels with a nest theme
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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.
The application of liquid clay (slip) of a contrasting color to the surface of a piece before firing, used to create patterns, textures, or images on the clay body.
Techniques such as stamping, rolling, or impressing objects into the clay before it is fired, creating a relief or textured pattern on the surface of the ceramic piece.

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.
See all their workNest Series - Porcelain Slip Textured Bowl
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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.
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