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Concentrating on the narrow necked forms for now.

Concentrating on the narrow necked forms for now. They’re made differently to the way I normally make, using slabs rather than coiling. Enjoying the speed I can make these, from simple flat shapes to transforming them into characterful pieces. #wip #ceramicbottles

A brief glimpse of winter sun. This shot was taken

A brief glimpse of winter sun. This shot was taken last week of pieces made in the first lockdown. One good thing about having some free time is to think and experiment. Here I was trying out a unglazed lightly textured finish. #contemporaryceramics

With all this extra time on my hands, I’ve been

With all this extra time on my hands, I’ve been looking at my shelving in my workshop. They are getting pretty full. I have a few seconds, the raku firing process can sometimes cause the pieces to crack. These ones only have tiny hairline cracks, would anyone be interested in giving them new homes. I’ll be selling these two and a couple of others through my stories tonight. Please PM if interested. Many thanks. #contemporaryceramics

Fresh out of the bisque firing this morning. Looki

Fresh out of the bisque firing this morning. Looking forward to getting these Raku fired. #contemporaryceramics #wip #ceramicbottles

Two narrow necked forms made last month. #contempo

Two narrow necked forms made last month. #contemporaryceramics #nakedraku

Back in the studio, and shining up pieces with ter

Back in the studio, and shining up pieces with terra sigillata. Once dry they will be bisque fired, then glazed and Raku fired. #wip #contemporaryceramics

Happy New Year to all! I hope it’s a much bright

Happy New Year to all! I hope it’s a much brighter year for everyone. 💫

Here’s my top nine posts of 2020. Many thanks to

Here’s my top nine posts of 2020. Many thanks to my followers for your support and kind words over this last year. xxx

Couldn’t resist filming this narrow necked bottl

Couldn’t resist filming this narrow necked bottle form to capture the amount of movement. Definitely dancing! #contemporaryceramics

Thursday throwback. This was made during the first

Thursday throwback. This was made during the first lockdown. It’s hand coiled and is built over a few days, so I can control the form as it evolves. The form is inspired by my identical twin daughters, who dance, completely unconsciously in sync with one another, which is mesmerising and beautiful to watch. This piece is now in a new home, many thanks to @newashgate #contemporaryceramics #nakedraku

Found a little time today to get back in my studio

Found a little time today to get back in my studio, and trying out some larger bottle forms. I’ve had a busy few days posting and delivering pots that were purchased on Friday and Sunday, a huge thank you to you all. 💝 #contemporaryceramics

Many thanks to all those that brought my work on F

Many thanks to all those that brought my work on Friday evening. There are a couple of pieces left, which are on my stories today. Just message me if you have any queries or if you are interested in purchasing. #contemporaryceramics

A selection of my new slab built bottle forms and

A selection of my new slab built bottle forms and a few coiled sculptural pieces will be displayed on my stories at 6pm this evening. Hope you enjoy browsing, please message me if you wish to make a purchase, unfortunately I don’t have an online shop. #ceramicbottles

Another bottle form in the making. Really enjoying

Another bottle form in the making. Really enjoying making these, a bit of side step from my usual forms and way of making. These are made using slabs, two halves joined when the clay is still fairly soft, which produces a fluid form with its own unique character. #wip #contemporaryceramics

Small bulbous form, 14cm high. Along with some bot

Small bulbous form, 14cm high. Along with some bottle forms, a couple of small sculptural pieces will also be displayed on my stories this Friday at 6pm. If you’re interested in purchasing please DM me. #contemporaryceramics

Really like the smoky bottom on this tall narrow n

Really like the smoky bottom on this tall narrow necked bottle form, this happen accidentally due to irregular circulation of the heat during the Raku firing. 41cm high. #contemporaryceramics #ceramicbottle #nakedraku

This Friday 4th December at 6pm on my stories, I’ll be selling a few of the bottles I’ve made last month. Hopefully I will be organising an online shop at some point in the next year, in the meantime please DM if you’re interested in purchasing. Many thanks.

Selection of the bottles I Raku fired yesterday, s

Selection of the bottles I Raku fired yesterday, still a little cleaning to do and a wax to seal the surface. These will be posted individually next week, please dm me if you’re interested in purchasing. #contemporaryceramics

Undulating curves. Naked Raku piece, made during t

Undulating curves. Naked Raku piece, made during the first Lockdown. 45cm high #contemporaryceramics

Bisque fired and trembling with excitement to head

Bisque fired and trembling with excitement to head into the fire. Raku firing is imminent! #wip #nakedraku #ceramicbottles

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