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by Frances Smith Ceramics · Kiama, NSW
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The Red Poppy Majolica Bowl is a handcrafted, mid-fired clay shallow bowl featuring a delicate red poppy design. This functional Majolica-style piece combines artistry with practicality in modern home decor.
From the Artisan series, this shallow mid-fired clay bowl features a hand-illustrated red poppy in vibrant Majolica style. Wheel-thrown and glazed in the studio white tin glaze, it beautifully balances function and artistry. Perfect as a serving piece or decorative accent, it brings refined elegance and botanical charm to any space.
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.
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.
A ceramic art technique that uses the clay surface as canvas to be illustrated with line and colour techniques. These methods allow for detailed, vibrant designs that make each piece a true work of art.
Majolica style ceramics feature a vibrant glaze and intricate, hand-painted designs that bring an artistic flair to any piece. This traditional Italian technique combines rich colours and detailed patterns, making each creation a unique work of art.
Hand-painting or drawing on the clay surface with underglazes or colored slips before the glazing process, showcasing artistic imagery or motifs.
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 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.
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