This vase was thrown on the wheel in white stoneware clay before being manipulated to alter the shape of the opening to an organic waved design. Once leather hard and trimmed layers of coloured slips have been carefully painted on to create the botanical bloom design. Areas are then carved away to add detail to the *sgraffito design. The piece has been glazed with clear gloss to preserve the sgraffito carving and colour.
The piece measures: Height-10cm bottom-8.5cm, opening (at widest part)-13.5cm
Each piece is made with the utmost care and attention to detail. Taking inspiration from nature, my forms often feature organic curves or waves akin to the edge of a leaf or petal. The vase is water resistant. I recommend hand washing ceramic items for prolonged life and best care.
*Sgraffito pottery is a traditional decorating technique that involves scratching through layers of coloured slip to reveal the natural clay beneath. The term "sgraffito" comes from the Italian word "sgraffiare," meaning "to scratch." This technique creates high-contrast designs and is often used on both functional pottery and decorative pieces.
This vase was thrown on the wheel in white stoneware clay before being manipulated to alter the shape of the opening to an organic waved design. Once leather hard and trimmed layers of coloured slips have been carefully painted on to create the botanical bloom design. Areas are then carved away to add detail to the *sgraffito design. The piece has been glazed with clear gloss to preserve the sgraffito carving and colour.
The piece measures: Height-10cm bottom-8.5cm, opening (at widest part)-13.5cm
Each piece is made with the utmost care and attention to detail. Taking inspiration from nature, my forms often feature organic curves or waves akin to the edge of a leaf or petal. The vase is water resistant. I recommend hand washing ceramic items for prolonged life and best care.
*Sgraffito pottery is a traditional decorating technique that involves scratching through layers of coloured slip to reveal the natural clay beneath. The term "sgraffito" comes from the Italian word "sgraffiare," meaning "to scratch." This technique creates high-contrast designs and is often used on both functional pottery and decorative pieces.