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I have mixed feelings about this vase, but I think overall it has a nice weight and balance to it. Something feels a little off, but I’m not entirely sure what. What do you think of it?
I know I didn’t really talk about this while I was in the class, but I thought it would be fun to share my final project from my metalsmithing class last term! I loved the class, and I’m very happy with my projects. The final project was
My #topnine of 2019! Thank you so much for your support (Almost 30k likes this year!! Crazy!), and I can’t wait to make more work in 2020! I hope everyone has a great New Years!
I love bright colored glazes! This one is especially nice, with crystals forming at the foot and accenting the texture around the body. It’s also one of my favorite shapes to drink out of!
This mug is one of my favorites that I’ve made! It’s going to my friend @hanniegoldart for a trade (woohoo!! So excited!!), and I couldn’t be happier with its new home! The slip texture shows through the glaze in straight lines arou
It’s not too late to order a last minute gift from my website for the holidays! These flasks are now up (in the “other” section of my shop), and so are many other pieces! All available mugs have now been uploaded, and the rest of th
If you didn’t already see my story, please check out my website (linked in my bio)! I have uploaded a ton of new work, and will continue to upload throughout the week. The deadline to order for Christmas is Dec. 18, but I will be shipping order
#gifty2019 is this weekend at @the_crucible ! My booth is all set up, with more work than I’ve ever had before! If you’re in the Bay Area, please stop by Saturday and Sunday from 10-5 (both days). It’s going to be a super fun event!
This flask and many, many, many other pieces will be at @the_crucible this weekend for Gifty 2019! Check out my story for more info on this event, and if you’re in the Bay Area I would love to see you there! This flask turned out great, I love
This mug is now out of the glaze firing, but I wanted to show it in its greenware stage! The slip texture turned out beautifully. I love how flowy and smooth and almost liquid-like clay can appear, even after it’s hardened and fired.
One of the finished cups from the 20 cups I threw a few weeks ago! This one is glazed with shino, and I really love how much subtle variation is in the glaze. I tried my best to make the foot mirror the lip with the wavy rims, and I like how it almos
A wood fired mug! It’s hard to see in this picture, but the foot is a cool little wavy design. I really like how it turned out, the flashing on the side is subtle but pretty, and the form feels right with the colors. Fully glazed on the inside