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As a self proclaimed claysmith, I act as a midwife in the birthing of all things CLAY - beads, cups, pots, trays and rattles - which speak not only of the maker but the user and the society where the art of clay is permitted to flourish.
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Clay for the Garden and Patio
Weed Pots or Wall Pockets are not only great for the outdoor deck or patio, they function just as well in the kitchen as containers to hold freshly picked herbs...
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Clay Jewelry Components
The more beads, plaquettes and pendants I make from clay, the more they vary...
Many of these end up for sale on my Etsy site, BHClaysmith, while others will be used to make Clay to Wear offerings for galleries and Guild shows this fall and winter. Check back often for postings about upcoming Holiday events.
Many of these end up for sale on my Etsy site, BHClaysmith, while others will be used to make Clay to Wear offerings for galleries and Guild shows this fall and winter. Check back often for postings about upcoming Holiday events.
Gnome Home
My summer classes had a great time making things from clay for the garden, patio and deck. This votive candle deck or garden light in an example of one of my demos...
I love the back door created with twigs to the high round window - so gnomelike!
Press Trays
Over the past couple months, I made press molds for trays in various shapes which complement my Intaglio designs but they also seem to stand on their own looking good with or without patterning, decals or textures. My classes have really enjoyed using them and it is only now that I have begun to actually use them myself. My idea was to make trays for my CUTEsies and other clay complements such as cream and sugar bowls...
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Ambient Lighting
The days of cuddling in front of the fireplace and snuggling to ambient lighting approach so what better time than to investigate making luminaries... pictured are the four sides of an earthenware lantern which has a removable base for access to the votive candle inside.
Saturday, November 2, 2013
1000 Beads Publication due out 2014
Lark Books accepted my neckwear, TWISTED, for publication in their upcoming book on beads...
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Cross My Heart Talisman Necklace
There is a lot of symbolism going on here - the image in clay of the Ethiopian cross was pressed from an authentic Coptic cross which was hand cast in silver/nickel alloy by people living in present day Ethiopian villages. These beautiful Coptic cross designs are the sacred symbols of Egyptian Coptic Christians and one of their greatest glories.
Then remember that it takes an unquestioning faith to believe that a dream is a wish your heart makes
so by coupling the cross with this hidden heart,
Then remember that it takes an unquestioning faith to believe that a dream is a wish your heart makes
so by coupling the cross with this hidden heart,
the wearer should be well on their way
to realizing their dreams!
to realizing their dreams!
T
Saturday, August 17, 2013
RINGS AROUND the COLLAR Necklace
Large chocolate stoneware clay rings accented with
terra sigillata prior to being fired.
Once fired, they are interwoven on two 5mm
suede cords and finished with a copper closure.
Friday, August 16, 2013
Southwest Tatanka Wicasa Pyxis
This lidded spirit jar was impressed with
my Southwest INTAGLIO mat while the lid handle
bears a double-sided Tatanka Wicasa figure
inspired by Newspaper Rock.
Sunday, August 4, 2013
Circle Round INTAGLIO Mat
The new design to my collection is a 7" x 7"
round circular pattern with a leaf border compliment.
It is now available on my Etsy site!
round circular pattern with a leaf border compliment.
It is now available on my Etsy site!
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
The Nile Collection
Another group of ceramic clay jewelry components made from the patterns found on the surfaces of my INTAGLIO impressing mats. This time they were formed in rich 266 fudge stoneware...
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Friday, July 19, 2013
Aromatherapy Pods with Daubers
For some reason, I can never make enough of my petite clay CUTEsie which end up becoming vases, aromatherapy pods or personal pitchers. Just when I thought I had done all I could with my round start up forms, Maryanne Lockhard gave me a set of oval ones...
The taller oval aromatherapy pod with dauber is only 7" high while the Gillette leaf wrapped pod and dauber stands a total of 5" tall. They are both glazed in and out with raw clay dauber ends which will be the carriers of the aromatherapy oils within.
The taller oval aromatherapy pod with dauber is only 7" high while the Gillette leaf wrapped pod and dauber stands a total of 5" tall. They are both glazed in and out with raw clay dauber ends which will be the carriers of the aromatherapy oils within.
TRAY Chic
At a student's request, we made trays inspired by a post on Ceramic Arts Daily a few weeks back. I made several templates of various sizes and this happens to be one of the smaller ones (5 1/2" x 3") -
The pattern on this tray came from my Greek Keo INTAGLIO impressing mat and the 266 chocolate stoneware tray was glazed with the Opulence glaze, Meadow, which was applied and lifted before firing in a 5/6 kiln. The exterior was treated with terra sigllata on greenware and simply coated with Renaissnce Wax after the firing.
The pattern on this tray came from my Greek Keo INTAGLIO impressing mat and the 266 chocolate stoneware tray was glazed with the Opulence glaze, Meadow, which was applied and lifted before firing in a 5/6 kiln. The exterior was treated with terra sigllata on greenware and simply coated with Renaissnce Wax after the firing.
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Yuma Clay Jewelry Components
Each one of these has been molded from
my INTAGLIO impressing mats,
my INTAGLIO impressing mats,
made from scroddled clays and
enhanced after firing with Gilders Paste.
enhanced after firing with Gilders Paste.
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
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