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by Frances Smith Ceramics · Kiama, NSW
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"Trinket Box - Australian Green Finch" is a Cool Ice Porcelain artwork featuring a "box" vessel with a finch perched on the lid, part of the "Endangered" series.
Introducing "Trinket Box - Australian Green Finch," a stunning piece from our "Endangered" series. Crafted from Cool Ice Porcelain, this exquisite vessel seamlessly blends artistry and functionality. The wheel-thrown and altered form showcases the artist's mastery, while the sculptural attachment of a delicate Green Finch adds a touch of whimsy and environmental awareness. Underglaze techniques and a dipped glaze create a striking contrast between the pristine white exterior and the deep, rich interior. This piece not only serves as a beautiful trinket box but also as a conversation starter about endangered species. Elevate your home decor with this unique, thoughtful design that embodies both elegance and purpose.
Cool Ice Porcelain is a premium ceramic clay known for its silky smooth texture and brilliant white finish, ideal for creating intricate and delicate works of art. This versatile clay offers exceptional workability and strength, making it perfect for both wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques.
Artistic objects made from clay and fired to create pottery, vases, or decorative objects.
Ceramic vessels decorated with endangered species
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.
Includes sculptural attachments for added dimensionality and texture.
The application of colored decoration to the surface of a piece before it is glazed, allowing for detailed and intricate designs that are sealed and protected by a clear or translucent glaze.
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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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.
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.
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