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by Frances Smith Ceramics · Kiama, NSW
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"Turquoise and Jade Terracotta with Driftwood" is a functional, wheel-thrown ceramic vessel featuring glaze on glaze, sculptural attachments, and holes pierced with turquoise jute to hold the driftwood. Part of the "Basketry Ceramics" series, it blends artistry with utility.
Introducing Turquoise and Jade Terracotta with Driftwood, a vessel from our Basketry Ceramics series. Wheel-thrown in Keane Red Clay, it features a dipped glaze in calming turquoise and jade tones, evoking coastal landscapes. Sculptural details and a driftwood accent add natural texture, while pierced elements bring subtle intricacy. Both functional and decorative, this handcrafted piece offers a quiet elegance suited to contemporary interiors.
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.
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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.
Includes sculptural attachments for added dimensionality and texture.
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.

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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Creating holes or openings in the clay body before firing, often used for decorative effect or functional purposes, such as in lanterns or incense holders, adding lightness and shadow play to the piece.
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