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by Frances Smith Ceramics · Kiama, NSW
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"Purple and Pink 'Fandangles' Bowl": Wheel-thrown, altered ceramic vessel with basketry attachments. White satin glaze, purple and pink jute, and pink wooden beads create unique, functional art.
Introducing the Purple and Pink "Fandangles" Bowl from our Basketry Ceramics series — a wheel-thrown, mid-fired vessel finished in satin white glaze. Featuring vibrant basketry details in purple and pink jute with a woven collar and delicate pink wooden beads, this piece combines playful color with refined craftsmanship. Functional yet decorative, it reflects a thoughtful balance of tradition and contemporary design.
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.
Hand made ceramic artwork with natural fibre woven attachment to integrate into the theme of the ceramic art.
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.
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.
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.
Incorporates woven basketry techniques for intricate, textured details in a technique we call ClayWeave.
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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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.
Includes sculptural attachments for added dimensionality and texture.
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