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by Frances Smith Ceramics · Kiama, NSW
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White Bud Vases Set with Gold Lustre features five small elegant white ceramic vases with gold accents, showcasing artisanal craftsmanship in mid-fired clay. Functional and artistic, perfect for modern decor.
The White Bud Vases Set with Gold Lustre is from our Artisan series. This is a collection of five miniature mid-fired clay vases, each uniquely wheel-thrown, attached to a hand-built 'tray' and finished with gold accents. Set permanently on a matching ceramic tray, their satin white glaze adds subtle depth and contrast. Perfect for small flowers, this elegant, functional piece brings a quiet sophistication to any space.
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.
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.
This vessel has been glazed and fired to allow it to be used in domestic and commercial settings. It's waterproof and dishwasher safe.
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.
A metallic glaze that gives ceramics a shiny, reflective surface, applied over a fired glaze and then fired again at a lower temperature to fuse the lustre to the surface.
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 method involves shaping clay without a wheel, using techniques like pinching, coil construction, and slab building, offering more versatility in shapes and textures.
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