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by Frances Smith Ceramics · Kiama, NSW
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Zany Characters Koala: functional, elegant koala artwork with gold lustre, crafted in cool ice porcelain, enhancing modern decor uniquely.
The "Zany Characters Koala" is a captivating addition to the "Zany Characters" series, crafted from cool ice porcelain. This fully functional piece showcases a delightful koala design, accented with gold lustre wings (so he can fly over the busy road to avoid the traffic!), illustrating a playful yet elegant aesthetic. Each vessel is a distinct creation, celebrating the charm of Australian wildlife while providing practical use in daily life.
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.
A series of joyful animal characters
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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.
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.
Features luxurious gold lustre applied over underglaze for an opulent finish. It uses real gold applied as a complex liquid salt, that is painted on and fixed in a third firing.
A ceramic art technique that uses the clay surface as canvas to be illustrated with line and colour techniques. These methods allow for detailed, vibrant designs that make each piece a true work of art.
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.
clear glaze total coverage
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