Ceramics
by Frances Smith Ceramics · Kiama, NSW
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No longer available"Porcelain Earth Vessel with Golden Nubs" accentuates wheel-thrown Cool Ice Porcelain with gold lustre, dipped glaze, and sculptural attachments.
Unveil the exquisite elegance of the "Porcelain Earth Vessel with Golden Nubs," a masterpiece from the distinguished "Earth Vessels" series. Designed with the utmost artistry, this vessel is handcrafted from sumptuous Cool Ice Porcelain, boasting a serene palette that reflects its name. Its unique charm is heightened through meticulous sculptural attachments and thoughtful carving that brings an organic texture to life. Each vessel is skillfully wheel-thrown, treated with a luxurious gold lustre over underglaze, dipped in a translucent glaze and intricately finished with slip decoration and lustre accents. This bespoke piece transcends traditional ceramics, making it a distinguished addition to any collection, an exceptional conversation starter, and a timeless treasure in your home or office space.
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 series that explores clay vessels that seem to be pulled from the earth with rough-hewn beauty rather than industrial perfection.
Artworks displayed in a formal setting such as a gallery, museum, or art fair, primarily for public viewing and appreciation, often accompanied by opportunities for sale.
Includes sculptural attachments for added dimensionality and texture.
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.
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.
Features luxurious gold lustre applied over underglaze for an opulent finish. It uses real gold applied as a complex liquid salt, that is painted on and fixed in a third firing.
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.
For makers
Make art? Give every piece a page like this one.
Catalogue your work once and send each piece to a buyer or a gallery. Free to start, no card, and nothing is public until you say.
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.
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.
A metallic glaze that gives ceramics a shiny, reflective surface, applied over a fired glaze and then fired again at a lower temperature to fuse the lustre to the surface.
