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by Frances Smith Ceramics · Kiama, NSW
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The Rockpool Splash Series - Vase combines Keane Dark Matter Clay with tenmoku, floating blue and white glazes, offering functional elegance.
Crafted from richly toned Keane Dark Matter Clay, the Rockpool Splash Vase is wheel-thrown, carved, and altered to highlight its dynamic form. Layered with tenmoku, floating blue, and satin white glazes, it draws inspiration from Japanese ceramics and coastal textures. Functional yet sculptural, this vase brings depth, elegance, and handcrafted beauty to any modern interior.
A mid-fire dark speckled clay. Great for throwing and hand building.
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 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.
The rich, dark tones of Tenmoku glaze, is known for its deep, lustrous finish. This traditional Japanese glaze adds a sophisticated, timeless look to your ceramics.
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.
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.
Floating Blue glaze is a mid-fire, variegated glaze known for its deep blue hues and the appearance of depth, resembling water. Its surface can vary from glossy to semi-matte, often exhibiting streaks or spots of lighter blues and greens, creating a visual effect that seems to "float" over the surface of the ceramic piece. This glaze is popular for its unique and unpredictable finish, making each piece distinct.
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