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Ceramic Hen Parties

Much of my work is done alone in my studio; it is almost a bit of a cliche’ to say that being an artist is a lonely old job. Which is why I adore breaking up the serious mood from … Continue reading

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Ceramic bowls

I’m on a roll with the frog motif. This bowl was made in a different way – it is not slip cast but press molded so it’s a lot heavier. It is also quite large, 14”x 6”. Please visit my … Continue reading

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Revisiting old techniques…

A few weeks ago,  a client called me up to say that his wife’s favourite bowl had been smashed He bought it from a gallery in 1997, and could he commission me to make another one? I did recall the … Continue reading

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How to make casting slip the simple way…

Ceramic bowls made from slip. The process of turning clay into casting slip is simple but a little bit time consuming. There are many online resources that can give you further tips if you would like to make your own … Continue reading

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Life casting

 I am always looking for new models to cast. Being covered with wet plaster isn’t much fun. But sometimes, when it works the way it is supposed to, life casting is worth the hassle! This is a torso made by pressing clay into a … Continue reading

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