Ceramics
by Frances Smith Ceramics · Kiama, NSW
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"Reed bowl": A Basketry Ceramics series creation, wheel-thrown with speckled stoneware, dipped glaze, and reed-like sculptural attachments.
Discover the unique blend of traditional craft and contemporary design with the "Reed Bowl," a signature piece from the Basketry Ceramics series. This extraordinary bowl is meticulously wheel-thrown using high-quality Blackwattle Buff Stoneware Speckle, known for its natural texture and durability. Each piece is carefully dipped in glaze, adding a gentle shimmer to its already captivating appearance. The bowl's surface is elegantly adorned with sculptural floral attachments and slip decoration, creating a tactile experience that invites touch. The textured surface and basketry elements combine to form a timeless aesthetic, perfect for anyone who appreciates the artistry of handcrafted functional art. Elevate your home decor with this beautifully crafted centerpiece that embodies the fusion of function and fine art.
From Kiama, NSW. Delivery or pick-up is agreed with Frances Smith Ceramics.
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.
The sale of artworks through a physical gallery space, where the gallery represents artists and handles the promotion, display, and transactions of the art pieces.
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.
Includes sculptural attachments for added dimensionality and texture.
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.
Adorned with delicate, hand-crafted floral attachments for a natural aesthetic.
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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Reed bowl
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Incorporates woven basketry techniques for intricate, textured details in a technique we call ClayWeave.
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.
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.
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