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by Frances Smith Ceramics · Kiama, NSW
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Sage Green Leaf Platter: Artisan-crafted, mid-fired clay platter. Wheel-thrown, carved, and dipped in the studio sage green glaze. Functional and elegant, enhancing modern home decor with unique design.
Introducing the Sage Green Leaf Platter from our exquisite Artisan series. This stunning piece is meticulously crafted from mid-fired clay, combining both artistry and functionality. The platter is wheel-thrown and expertly altered to achieve its unique leaf shape, then carefully carved to enhance its natural beauty. The dipped glaze technique results in a soothing sage green hue that perfectly complements any modern home decor. As part of our commitment to creating elegance in clay, this fully functional vessel seamlessly blends form and function. Each platter is a testament to the beauty of handcrafted ceramics, infusing your daily life with a touch of sophistication and natural charm. Elevate your dining experience or use it as a striking decorative piece – the Sage Green Leaf Platter is versatility embodied in clay.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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