Latest ceramic sculpture.

Just wanted to share my latest sculpture,

  a monochromatic, cream-colored, ceramic creation

that is fresh out of firing. 

Handmade, one of a kind, with a seashore theme.

Seashell table decoration, inspired by vintage epergnes.

Great as a business card holder, also!

 Showing it in process, still working with wet clay.

Handbuilding fun!

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Inspired by antique sailor's Valentines

and having a great fondness for boxes,

I created a treasure chest encrusted with ceramic seashells 

and glazed in a matt clear glaze.

Before firing, view of front and back.

A little history,

A sailor's Valentine is known as a form of shell craft, a  souvenir, or sentimental gift made using large numbers of seashells. These were originally made between 1830 and 1890, and they were designed to be brought home from a sailor's voyage at sea and given to the sailor's loved one.

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Sweet ceramic coasters

Ceramic coasters created

with feminine little vintage lace designs all in white 

and the centers left unglazed so they absorb moisture.

They make great little jewelry dishes too!

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