NewMoon Studio Ceramics

The Season Opening!

2011-11-05T10:05:00.000-07:00

After the long and busy summer I am back to my normal schedule. I am still busy at my new Studio and still nesting at my new apartment. But I know the Holidays are just around the corner and preparations must begin!
Now that I am spending more time on my Etsy Shop I had a great time discovering my fellow Etsy artists and crafters' new works. I wanted to start sharing with you some of my favorites and please be kind to visit their etsy shops to see more of their great work!

1. Sabahnur http://www.etsy.com/listing/64729585/plum-plush-bird-christmas-ornament
2. Beliz82 http://www.etsy.com/listing/80840312/hand-knitted-orange-hat
3. Meltemsem http://www.etsy.com/listing/70105523/14k-yellow-gold-citrinetube-set

Love Me Tender!

2011-01-15T16:50:00.000-08:00

I am a proud member of Artisan Gallery Team. The team is full of so many great artists and wonderful talents. Today I had an opportunity to see my fellow team member’s new work for Valentine’s Day. Here are some of my favorites! Please visit these wonderful shops for more of their great work.

Heart Felted Soaps by SoFino I am a big felt and soap lover. To see them together is just amazes me. Very creative idea and very practice.

Zombie Love Loopy Art Doll by Oopyboopy. Fun, creative, artistic and dramatic! These are the few things comes in my mind when I discovered this amazing shop.

Wood Wedding Puzzle by BellaPuzzlesToo. Their puzzles are perfect for any gender or any age. Handmade process makes them very special

English Tweed Soap Set by SatinandBirch. I love everything about this shop. Her soap designs are so detail and gorgeous. I will definitely put my hand on them!!!

Light pink crocheted heart by Sabahnur. I am a big fan of Sabahnur is lovely shop. Her creations are very cute and well done. She always has the right things for the any equations.

Interview 2 - Stepanka

2010-10-07T11:03:00.000-07:00

I am honored to feature one of my favorite artists from Etsy. I have been admiring Stepanka’s work since I joined the magical world of Etsy. Her unique designs and creative mind is always catches my eye.

I love the way she uses different type of glazes. Some of them textured, some glossy or matte, and the way she puts them together is just perfect.
I am very excited to share her interview with you. Please visit her shop to see more of her incredible work. http://www.stepanka.etsy.com/

* Please tell us a bit about yourself.

My name is Stepanka and I am a Ceramics Artist in New York City. I moved to New York city thirteen years ago from South Bohemia in the Czech republic. As a child in the Czech Republic, my dream was to move to the United States. In essence, living in NYC, the most exciting city in the world, is a dream come true.

Ceramics is something I was in love with since I was a child. My room was filled with ceramic pieces I collected from different artists. Amazingly, I never had a chance to do any ceramics growing up. There was simply no place, and I was probably not ready.

Eventually, after I arrived in NY, I realized that ceramics would be my life's passion. I am truly in love with what I do and feel so privileged to get up every morning and go to the studio and be creative.

The studio I work from is at Teacher's College Columbia University (just walking distance from my home). I manage the studio and I also teach Community ceramics class.

* What are your Inspirations?
Inspiration is a very intuitive process, it just comes.

* How did you become involved with art?
Following my heart.

* What advice would you give to future artists/designers?
Stay true to your self, follow your intuition.

* Where do you see yourself in five years?
still in love...............................
still full of new ideas
still endlessly creating
still having a great time

* Share an interesting fact about yourself?
I sew all my clothes.

Night out!

2010-07-17T19:18:00.000-07:00

Tonight, I felt like going out and have some fun, until my 2 years old son ask me to chase him around our dining room table. :) I thought it would be fun to create a party mosaic.

1. Spanish Wine, 2. Polka dotted, 3. charcoal black drape dress, 4. Dark Red Swirled Wristlet

Featured Artist Anna - RetroReproHandmade

2010-05-20T04:45:00.000-07:00

What could be greater then to meet someone very talented and wonderful? I am honor to feature my first artist/designer on my blog. Please read her interview and visit her shops for more spectacular designs. Please also don’t forget to enter for her wonderful giveaway.

http:// RetroReproHandmade.etsy.com

http://www.etsy.com/shop/whoknowswear

- Tell us a bit about yourself.
I'm Anna; I grew up and live in Italy. I work in the costumes department o the Opera Theater of Como as a costume designer and seamstress; my main interests are about history of costume and fashion. I love movies, boos, animals, black and white photos, traveling as much as I can.

-What are your inspirations?
I like mixing new and old, new fabrics to old styles, contemporary tastes to retro patterns. My inspiration comes from the past, 1920s, 1950s, from period costumes I work with, from portraits of great ladies like Audrey Hepburn, Louise Brooks, Frida Kahlo or from the paintings by Tamara deLempicka. The composed elegance of oriental fashion inspires through its geometry and bright colors. I believe that creativity can be kept alive and fresh by following the rules on one side of creation (cutting and sewing), and being totally outlaw on others (choosing and assembling styles).

-How did you become involved with fashion?
I got started during university as an apprentice in a fashion atelier where I made my first steps in cutting and sewing. Then I kept practicing to improve my skills and even though since then all my efforts were about making costumes for theater, I always thought I could do something to play my little role in fashion, so here I am with my hats and clothes.

- Tell us a bit about your Etsy shops.
Being on Etsy is the ideal dimension: it allows you to try and see what you can do, even having no idea on how to put up a website. It lets you show off our skills and ideas to people, and you can meet who motivates and support from far away your little home-work. It means a lot to me. My shops are my window on the world: people can write and comment on my creations, giving me positive or negative feedback. I keep listening, to improve what I offer and how I offer it. Customers coming back to buy more or buying for gifts are a pride and a warrant to me!

- What advice would you give to future designers?
Have fun. If you do, it's hard to make mistakes. Have fun crafting and making things that people can enjoy. Fashion and creativity are something you can play with, in my opinion, and as long as the game is funny, you can't get enough...

- Where do you see yourself in five years?
I see myself doing multiple jobs, just like now. I like working with theater, cinema, fashion, design, university studies and individual creation. I hope I can keep following all these different examples of artistic expressivity, as well as I hope to travel more to foreign countries, which is always the best way to learn and experience about yourself and what's around you.
- Share an interesting fact about yourself
I have an attraction for northern landscapes. Last year I visited Iceland, and in July I'll be traveling to Svalbard Islands, Norway. I would love to see Alaska and Canada, also. I like to see how cold weather rules and shapes landscapes and lifestyles, and the colors you enjoy in these places are so unique...

This beautiful apparels from Anna's second shop on Etsy. Please visit http://www.etsy.com/shop/whoknowswear for more great designs.

GIVEAWAY

Anna was so generous to offer her big seller item for her giveaway “TURQUOISE CLOCHE with double brim”. If you want to be a lucky winner please follow the steps. It is pretty simple!

1-1 1- Please visit her etsy shop(s) and post a comment under this post with the LINK of your favorite item from her shop and please don't forget to add your e-mail address.

http:// RetroReproHandmade.etsy.com

http://www.etsy.com/shop/whoknowswear

2- 2- Please follow my blog.

The giveaway is open to any country and will end on June 6 at midnight! The winner will be chosen using http://www.random.org/

Handmade Series 1 - EightSeasons

2010-05-13T11:08:00.000-07:00

I have been admiring EightSeasons' bags for a while. I love the elegant and the feminine touch on all the designs. I always believed that little details make big statements. Please visit their Etsy shop for more luxurious bags and accessories. http://EightSeasons.etsy.com

"The bags you see have been made by my mother and me – I dance in the sky and I fantasise about what could be the coolest designs and colours. Nature is a source of inspiration for me – I just adore all of the seasons, I fully enjoy the change of the seasons and try to grasp everything inside of me. All this diversity of colours, forms and scents just bubbles inside and I simply have to share it with you, too!My bags are like a canvas onto which I paint my thoughts and visions.

But dreaming is far from being all the work, :PPPP – this sea of flowers you see on the bags is also my hard work and my effort. Still, my mother has a decisive role – to sew the whole thing together to make it the bag of dreams. Our bags are made of leather and cloth. Everything - including the flowers – is handmade by us, so it takes a little time but be patient and you will not regret it!" EightSeasons says on her Etsy Profile!

NewMoonStudio on Rhode Island Monthly Magazine

2010-04-30T07:09:00.000-07:00

We are very grateful to be featured on Rhode Island Monthly Magazine 2010 May issue!

Weekend Favorites!

2010-04-25T09:11:00.000-07:00

We are having rainy and dark day here in RI but dreaming of bright and sunny sky!!!

1. Untitled, 2. thrift enamelwares, 3. Untitled, 4. Quilt upholstered metal chairs pink

Flickr Favorites -Drops

2010-04-08T04:46:00.001-07:00

The water can be so soft, pure, quite but also strong and powerful... Enjoy!

1. Water Drop, 2. Water drops in the sun light, 3. water drops .., 4. Water Drops (Cropped)

Time for Some Changes!

2010-03-16T06:10:00.000-07:00

The spring is just around the corner and for many of us I it is time to change our living spaces. This year I am thinking of making some changes in my bedroom. Personally, I love the light and soft colors in the bedroom. It is someway saying goodbye to cold dark winter days.

First of all, you do not have to spend a lot of $ to make great chances. Changing the bed set and putting some new picture or mirror on the wall would make a big difference. If you have a little extra $ and time you may also like to change the color of the walls. Changing the color of one wall would also make a tremendous difference in the space. I found some great inspirations at Eco-Furniture. Here are some of my favorites from “Hampton Bedroom Furniture Sets”.

Lovely Monday! Spring

2010-03-15T08:47:00.000-07:00

We are having a very dark and rainy day here in RI. I needed something to cheer me up and put me in good mood. What could be better then sunny spring day right now? This mosaic just reminds me that spring is just around the corner. I hope you will enjoy it.

1. by www. Focuslineart.etsy.com

2. by www. Packageinstyle.etsy.com

3. by www. CampoDiFiore.etsy.com

4. by www. Bubbletime.etsy.com

5. by www. Meltemsem.etsy.com

6. by www. floresdelsol .etsy.com

7. by www. LaTouchables.etsy.com

Giveaway 2 - Porcelain Ring

2010-03-05T08:50:00.000-08:00

Her is my second giveaway. I had so much doing the first giveaway and now my second giveaway prize is Adjustable Ceramic Ring - Coral

Please visit www.newmoonstudio.etsy.com for more information about the ring. If you will win the giveaway, you will receive the ring pictured in this post.

It is pretty simple!

1. Please Follow my blog.

2. Please visit my etsy shop and post a comment under this post with the LINK of your favorite item from my shop and please don't forget to add your e-mail address. http://newmoonstudio.etsy.com

To get additional entries, you can:

• Follow me on Twitter http://twitter.com/newmoonstudio

• Tweet about this giveaway, including the link

• Link to my blog

The giveaway is open to any country and will end on March 31st at midnight! The winner will be chosen using http://www.random.org/

I am also offering for a limited time, a %10 discount only for my blog readers. Just enter the “Giveaway” in the “note to seller” when you check out at my etsy shop. http://newmoonstudio.etsy.com

Have fun and thank you for participating!!!

Hilal

The Winner!!!

2010-03-01T05:03:00.001-08:00

The winner of the first giveaway is ~ Cee ~! Congratulations!!!! The winner chosen by using http://www.random.org/

Thank you so much for your interest and entering to my give away. Please stay in contact for March giveaway and more!!!

Best wishes,

Hilal

Inspiration - Vintage

2010-02-24T09:20:00.000-08:00

I love the creations that are made with vintage materials. There are also so many new unique designs that are inspired by vintage look. I found some great favorites at Etsy while searching for handmade vintage. Here are some examples.

1. www. Vintageavacado.etsy.com 2. www.VintageChase.etsy.com

3. www.LondonParticulars .com 4. www.homespunireland.etsy.com

Flickr Favorites -Olympic Games

2010-02-23T07:52:00.000-08:00

1. IMG_4257, 2. Prometeo, 3. Olympic Rings, 4. Olympic Pairs Figure Skating

If would you like to see more mosaic creations please visit Artmind

My Creative Space

2010-02-11T06:43:00.000-08:00

We just moved to our new home recently but didn’t have time to move my studio yet. I am working on a very important project right now and I postponed the moving as much as possible. But I am planning to move to my new studio next week. Before my moving I thought I should share some pictures of my current creating space. I am very excited to create a new work space in our new home. I will definitely post some pictures later on.

If would you like to see more creative space please visit Kootoyoo's Blog

Flickr Favorites -Fashion Week

2010-02-09T10:31:00.000-08:00

There are so many great designer will show their new collections on the runway Sunday, February 14 2010. I cannot wait to see all the new colors, and great designs. For now, this is my Flicker Favorites for the Fashion week!

1. Jean Paul Gaultier весна/лето 2010, 2. Etro весна/лето 2010, 3. Cibeles Madrid Fasión Week 2009, 4. LG Fashion Week - Joe Fresh

First Giveaway!

2010-02-07T16:30:00.000-08:00

I am very excited for my first giveaway! I am planning to do this more often. My first giveaway prize is Aqua Blue Porcelain Earring! If you will win the giveaway, you will receive the earring pictured in this post.

It is pretty simple!

First, follow my blog.

Second, please visit my etsy shop and post a comment under this post with the LINK of your favorite item from my shop and please don't forget to add your e-mail address. http://newmoonstudio.etsy.com

To get additional entries, you can:

• Follow me on Twitter http://twitter.com/newmoonstudio

• Tweet about this giveaway, including the link

• Link to my blog

The giveaway is open to any country and will end on Feb 28 at midnight! The winner will be chosen using http://www.random.org/

Have fun and thank you for participating!!!

Hilal

Flickr Favorites - Secret Garden

2010-02-02T09:16:00.000-08:00

There is a memory, seating in the great garden with silence and peace. Thinking quite, thinking love, thinking beauty!

1. Nature's Green Heart, 2. Generalife garden - Alhambra - Spain, 3. Chinese Garden, 4. Pond Memories at Hidcote Manor Garden

New Moon Studio at apartmenttherapy.com

2010-01-31T11:33:00.001-08:00

I have discovered a great marketplace call apartmenttherapy.com It is full of great talents and amazing products. I am one of the lucky people to be featured on this great site. When I visited their site Saturday and I found few of my work published there. I am totally honored and happy!

Sarah Rainwater quotes “ The shiny red surface of these ceramics by Providence’s New Moon Studio are irresistible and plates, cups, vases and decorative birds that remind us of tiny kisses are the perfect things to put in the Valentine’s Day spirit ( uh, is there such a thing?).

Lipstick red happens to be one of favorite colors, but even if it isn’t yours, visit New Moon Studio on Etsy – there are plenty of other shades of the lovely tableware and sculpture available.”

These are the items selected by apartmenttherapy.com

Interior Design Series - HB Home

2010-01-30T13:10:00.000-08:00

Now that spring is around the corner, I am looking for some new living space ideas. I like clean lines yet sophisticated styles. I am starting an interior design series and my first pick is HB Home aka HEALING BARSANTI. I found their design elements very clean, stylish and artful. I like the way they use natural light to contribute in their designs. Please visit their site for more portfolio images. http://www.hbhomedesign.com . Here are few of my favorites from HB Home.

before and after - “Small dish-Falling in LOVE”

2010-01-27T05:27:00.000-08:00

I wanted start on “before and after “series for a long time. Most of my friends and customers want to see the process of my work. I thought I should start with the “Small dish-Falling in LOVE” . I always enjoyed making this little plate but it is more special around this time.

Flickr Favorites -Love in the kitchen!

2010-01-26T05:54:00.000-08:00

I love cooking, eating, and entertaining. I like simple look with full of rich flavors. It is sometimes challenging to find time for creating pretty and tasty yummies but whenever I see great food shots like on my mosaic, I feel like jumping in the kitchen and make beautiful things. Who knows, maybe today is the day!!! Bon Appetit!
1. pistachio and grapefruit macarons, 2. Baking, 3. diet!!!, 4. sweet yogurt for 1

Lovely Monday!

2010-01-25T05:18:00.000-08:00

1. www.prettyrandomobjects.etsy.com - duo - bunny and pink vase - second - discounted
2. www.pinkberryboutique.etsy.com PINK PARADISE Fabric Covered Button Elastic Headband
3. www.WowWall.etsy.com Wall Art Home Decor Murals Vinyl Decals Stickers Murals
4. www.FlowerPress.etsy.com Cotton Tea Towel - Magenta Blossom
5. www.handebilten.etsy.com 7 carat diamondless necklace

Flickr Favorites - Turquoise

2010-01-19T05:40:00.001-08:00

I love every tone of turquoise. This color is so amazing that sometimes it can be very shooting or very strong and powerful. Love them all!

1. Turquoise and Fushia Jester 5, 2. a turquoise necklace ..., 3. Turquoise and Red Pendant, 4. Turquoise Tunnel Silhouette

Lovely Monday! Textures

2010-01-18T19:34:00.000-08:00

Just look around and see all the amazing textures. They each have amazing feeling and personality. I found some great textured items at Etsy and here are some of my favorites!

Weekend Favorites! Architecture

2010-01-16T06:17:00.000-08:00

I find a great interest in Architecture since I studied Ceramics. I am married to an Architect and finally got my degree in Architecture. I worked on some small project but never get a chance to build a master piece. :) Who knows, maybe some day! Here are some of my favorite architectural spaces.
1. Kapadokya, 2. arhitecnature, 3. NYC - Brooklyn Bridge , 4. Untitled

Inspiration - Black And White

2010-01-15T19:16:00.000-08:00

I found some stunning black and white items when I was browsing at Etsy. These are some of my favorites!

Flickr Favorites -Wedding

2010-01-12T06:53:00.001-08:00

Here are some of my Flickr favorites. I love dreamy and romantic weddings and if I had a wedding my choses would be something from this beautiful selection.You can visit my Flickr favorite page for more detail. http://www.flickr.com/photos/newmoonstudio/favorites/.

Lovely Monday!

2010-01-11T04:59:00.000-08:00

www.mysticfibers.etsy.com , www.VickiDianeDesigns.etsy.com , www.bayanhippo.etsy.com , www.TBSCreations.etsy.com

Weekend Favorites!

2010-01-09T05:19:00.001-08:00

This selection is from my weekend favorites at etsy.com. They are beautifully handmade and each one has a different story and character. Please visit their shops for more beautiful items. I hope you will have a wonderful weekend.

1. www.grassrootsdesign.etsy.com 2. www.ChristineDomanic.etsy.com , 3. www.EightSeasons.etsy.com , 4. www.OneClayBead.etsy.com , 5.www.drndesigns.com 6. www.heatherpalmer.etsy.com

Inspirations – Turquoise

2010-01-08T06:47:00.000-08:00

Some of the great turquoise items I found at Etsy! Please visit their shops for more wonderful items.

1. 1. www.floweredsky.etsy.com 2. www.supplier.etsy.com , 3. www.toosis.etsy.com ,
4. www.ginaminda.etsy.com 5. www.periay.etsy.com , 6. www.FleurBonheur.etsy.com

Inspiration - OWL

2010-01-06T05:08:00.000-08:00

I found this great Burrowing Owl image online and when I searched "owl" at Etsy I was amazed to find so many great owl inspired items . Here are some examples!

1. www.sabahnur.etsy.com , 2. www.paperinstyle.etsy.com , 3. www.meltemsem.etsy.com , 4. www.lorinichols.etsy.com , 5. www.PopWall.etsy.com , 6. www.leatherprince.etsy.com

Flickr Favorites - Felt

2010-01-05T05:43:00.000-08:00

I found some great felt items while browsing Flickr pages and I wanted to share few of my favorites with you. These are fun, happy and creative items.

1.Thinkoutsidethebox , 2. curiositykilled, 3.girlsavag, 4. Little bit of just because,

Lovely Monday!

2010-01-04T10:20:00.000-08:00

Here are some of my favorite etsy shops. I think this items are great as Valentine gifts for someone you love! Please visit their shops to find more lovely items.

1. Red Love Heart evil eye Pendant www.floweredsky.etsy.com
2. Red Red Red- Sterling Silver Ring www.SilverByDrn.etsy.com
3. Coral Pink Rose Ring by www.meltemsem.etsy.com
4.Pink LOVE tags by www.paperinstyle.etsy.com

New Design!

2009-12-17T12:15:00.000-08:00

Wow! It has been a long time since i have updated my blog. I have been a quite busy getting ready for my Holiday shows and online sales. I have created a new design for the new season. It is simple but elegant. My sweet pomegranate vase. I think it is just the right size with the right color. This vase is made with high fire porcelain clay and covered with a delicious red glaze. Here are some image to share. If you would like to see more of my work please visit me at www.newmoonstudio.etsy.com

NewMoon Warmer - Large Cowl -Day and Night

2009-10-20T04:24:00.000-07:00

Here is a beautiful large size barley/oatmeal color neck warmer. It is made with combination of 20%lamb’s wool and 80%acrylic yarn. This cowl is very soft and comfortable. For more detail please visit http://newmooncrochet.etsy.com

New Work!

2009-10-07T04:59:00.001-07:00

We are on the moving process. I don’t know when I can set up my 4’ electric kiln in my new house. That’s why I am constantly working and firing new item almost every other week. I opened my latest glaze kiln two days ago and I am very happy with the results. I usually lose one or two, sometimes more but this time was my time! Here are few images of the new work! Please also visit my etsy shops to see more of my work! For ceramics, http://newmoonstudio.etsy.com for crochets, http://newmooncrochet.etsy.com

Sale of the day

2009-09-16T09:25:00.000-07:00

Here is another great "sale item of the day" from http://newmoonstudio.etsy.com
This tumblers are just perfect and waiting for their new owners!

SALE-Was $40.00 NOW $35.00.This sale is ONLY FOR ONE DAY!

I need to make room for my new designs and I am going to discount many items.Don't forget to look for more SALE items everyday! Discounted items are going to be on sale only one day and they are going to change daily!
This tumbler set was thrown on the wheel. They are made with high fire porcelain clay.The inside of the cup is covered with high fire crackle blue glaze.On the out side of the cup I choose to use combinations of two glazes to get this beautiful and rich purple color!

You could use this cup for tea, coffee or any beverage. The cup is approximately 3-1/2”h X 2-1/2”w.

SALE item of the day!

2009-09-15T04:51:00.000-07:00

SALE-Was $75.00 NOW $68.00.This sale is ONLY FOR ONE DAY!
Don't forget to look for more SALE items everyday!Discounted items are going to be on sale only one day and they are going to change daily!http://newmoonstudio.etsy.com

One morning I needed to do something different and I ended up making a porcelain pear. It was so much fun! Here is a wheel-thrown porcelain pear set for your dining room, kitchen, or living room coffee table.They will be a beautiful complement to your house.

All my work is handmade with love and signed by me. Thank you for visiting my shop.

Dimensions:
Large 6-1/2”h X 3w
Medium 5-1/2”h X 3-1/2”w
Small 4”-1/2h X 2-1/2w

My new Etsy Shop!

2009-09-13T05:35:00.000-07:00

I have been quite busy in the ceramic studio and running around after the 18 months old son. I find myself so tired some nights and the only thing can make me relax is crocheting. It was so fun that i decided to take this hobby to different level and I opened an etsy shop.Please visit my new shop for more colors! http://newmooncrochet.etsy.com

Etsy’s Weekend Deals!

2009-08-02T19:01:00.000-07:00

I am happy to announce that NewMoonStudio has been selected to be in Etsy’s Weekend Deals with the dandelion cup. This cup is also on Etsy's Gift Guides. Thank you ETSY! Please click on image for more details about this cup and more of my new designs.

RI HANDMADE 1st ANNUAL ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW

2009-07-30T18:20:00.000-07:00

You are invited to join us for RI HANDMADE 1st ANNUAL ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW. We are looking forward to meeting you!

Aug. 23 -10 am - 6 pm

@ Perle Nail Spa

249 Main Street

East Greenwich, RI

I was on the FP of ETSY

2009-04-22T03:09:00.001-07:00

I was so happy to see my porcelain pear and Porcelain Tumbler on the front page of ETSY.I was also happy to share the page with my friend Feyza from ikabags with her FREDERICIA Everyday Purse Red Line Double Strap.

Spring SALE!

2009-03-20T08:30:00.000-07:00

******I am offering a 15% Spring SALE for all Items. ******
** 3/27- 4/5**
PROMO CODE: Spring Sale
I will refund the %15 discount trough PayPal after the purchase or I can send you a revised invoice!

Here are some of my favorite SALES!

2009-03-20T05:48:00.000-07:00

Enjoy these great sales from my ETSY friends!

Floweredsky
10% discount on all items only for this weekend.Valid on: 3/21 & 3/22

ArzuMusa
MARCH SALE- 10% OFF and FREE worldwide shipping entire shop for the month of March!!
Aysetugrul
10 % and 20 % SALE FOR 8 DAYS ( 15 - 23 March )
Toosis
Every order, no minimum costs, comes with a present worth $10. The Evil eye gold coated silver bracelet.
Meltemsem
THIS LOVELY EARRİNGS ARE NOW 50% DISCOUNT ONLY 3 DAYS!!!

My old/new glaze!

2009-02-21T08:34:00.001-08:00

I have been trying to organize my studio and I found an old glaze bucket in the corner. I was not sure how old was the glaze but I used it anyway and I am so happy with the result. Here is my old/new glaze.

Featured Artisit Jeffery Hall

2009-01-26T06:42:00.000-08:00

I absolutely love and respect Jeffery Hall’s sculptures. I am amazed the way he uses different type of materials. All his work has perfect details. Please visit his etsy shop to see more of his beautiful art. www.jeffhallstudio.etsy.com

If you would like to see a video of Jeff sculpting in his studio please visit the link below to view an on line video

http://www.theartistictype.com/jeff_hall/

Featured at ETSY!

2009-01-21T06:04:00.000-08:00

Yesterday morning I got a phone call from my good friend Sema from http://www.floweredsky.blogspot.com. She told me that my Porcelain Purple Vase featured in the Etsy article, it is call Etsy Finds: The Flower of Love. I am honored to be featured amongst great artists! Thank you ETSY!

First snowman!

2009-01-20T06:48:00.000-08:00

We survived from another snow storm. Lucky it was on the weekend. I always loved snow but my 11 moth old son did not enjoy staying at home all weekend. He had some experience with his first snow man… hehehe! Here are some pictures to share!

My Lovely Red!

2009-01-12T06:15:00.000-08:00

I have been working with the low fire red glaze for about 8 years now. I spend a lot of time and sacrificed a lot of pieces to get the gorgeous red color. Past 2 years I focused on working with a porcelain clay. I have discovered beautiful new high fire glazes.

Although, I love the result of this low fire red glaze but my heart goes for porcelain and still searching to find that perfect high fire red glaze.

Our trip to Botanical Garden!

2009-01-08T10:02:00.000-08:00

We have an amazing Botanical Garden in RI. It is a perfect place to go on a cold winter days. We enjoyed our little trip as a family.

Porcelain Pears

2009-01-07T07:06:00.000-08:00

I took this “Porcelain Pears” image for my Etsy shop http://newmoonstudio.etsy.com and I got a lot of compliments for the photography quality. I must say that I owe a lot to my battery powered Sonny digital camera. I was so upset after purchasing the camera because of the battery issues but so far I love my camera!!!

Wall Tiles

2009-01-06T15:57:00.000-08:00

I have been working on designs for wall tiles for some time and finally I just finished a few. Here are two tiles from my new collection.
“The Lake”
“The Monster”

Coffe in my favorite cup!

2009-01-02T12:47:00.000-08:00

I just took this image and love it! I could smell the coffee just from looking at this picture.

Ready For 2009!

2009-01-02T12:45:00.000-08:00

Wow! I cannot believe my last update was on Nov 10^th.I have been quite busy for the past month …past year! First of all I had a beautiful baby boy. He totally changed my life…in a good way. I am so happy that I could still do my art and take care of my baby. I have been working on different design and textures. I am hoping to do a textured collection pieces in 2009. I am also in search of special textured glazes.

I am hoping that a New Year will bring a joy, happiness and health to everyone.

Best wishes!

Holiday Open Studios

2008-11-10T18:10:00.000-08:00

You are invited to join us for the Holiday Open Studio.We are looking forward to meeting with you! Happy holidays!

If you would like to see our work please visit our online store.

http://www.floweredsky.etsy.com/
http://www.ginaminda.etsy.com/
http://www.newmoonstudio.etsy.com/

"The Morning"

2008-11-08T15:09:00.000-08:00

I made these wall panels after 9/11 tragedy. The red pannel is representing fire and white pannel is representing hope.

2008-11-04T18:40:00.000-08:00

This new nesting bowl designs is part of my latest collection. They were thrown on the wheel.The bowls are made with stoneware clay and covered with beautiful green glaze. They could be perfect for ice-cream, soup, cereal or for any party. The bowls are food safe, microwave and dishwasher safe.You can see more images on my etsy shop http://www.newmoonstudio.etsy.com/

The Winner!

2008-11-02T10:05:00.000-08:00

Winner of set of four magnets giveaway is Meekiyu.Congratulations!

Free Set of Four Ceramic Magnets for the winner!!!!...

2008-10-22T12:50:00.000-07:00

Here is how it goes: Check out my Etsy store and make your critique here. Tell me what your favorite item in my shop is. All entries must be received by 9 pm EST, October 31, 2008. I will announce the winner on my blog.
These magnets could be a perfect holiday gift for your loved ones or for yourself. Good luck!

SUNSHINE HANDMADE KNITS by Gina Minda

2008-10-19T09:44:00.000-07:00

Today I added new item to my mother-in-law's ETSY shop http://www.ginaminda.etsy.com/ and I realized one more time how talented she is. She has been working for a while to come up with a pattern for her new arm warmers. I was so excited to see the result and I absolutely adore them. They are very elegant and I think they could be worn on many different occasions. Here are some of her works. If you will like to see other items in her shop please visit http://www.ginaminda.etsy.com/

Texture

2008-10-03T19:04:00.000-07:00

This year I am focusing on different textures. I love plain surfaces but a touch of texture gives a little bit more character to the object...

Glazing is done...for now!

2008-10-01T13:19:00.000-07:00

I finally finished my glaze kiln. I am very pleased with the result. I am very excited about my new magnets. Each of them has their own individuality. Here are some before and after pictures.

Bisque Firing!

2008-09-26T18:27:00.000-07:00

I finally had time to do my bisque firing. I already started to do some glazing today.Yaaayyy! I think it is going well so far. I am crossing my fingers for the glaze firing. Here are a few pictures that I want to share!

Working On The Wheel!

2008-09-26T18:21:00.000-07:00

I was making a small vase. It was a beautiful sunny morning!

Some Of My New Work!

2008-09-12T11:36:00.001-07:00

I am working for the holiday season right now. It is not easy with my 6 months old baby but I am very happy with the results so far. I cannot wait to do the bisque and glaze firing...

Feature Artist 3- Zahour Jewelry

2008-09-06T18:49:00.000-07:00

ZAHOUR JEWELRY
http://www.zahour.etsy.com/

WOWEN SILVER RING

Zahour Jewelry states;

I made my first piece of sterling silver jewelry when I was 15 years old in an amazing jewelry course in High School. I cast a pine cone into sterling silver and turned it into a funky hat pin! From that moment on I was hooked with creating things. I focused a lot on nature and organic pieces. I continued to learn all about casting and silversmithing techniques through high school and college. I made pieces for friends and family. Then I moved abroad and couldn't cast for several years because I didn't have the equipment, but I worked with beads and found materials while I was abroad- rocks from the beaches of Portugal, ceramic chips and garnets from Prague....etc.

SILVER SWIRL NECKLACE
When I moved back to New York I immediately enrolled in more courses and learned all about enamelling and goldsmithing. I loved the beautiful colors I could get from combining enamels and made a serious of bright vibrant necklaces that sold like crazy at my office. I finally took the plunge and started a full time business as a jeweler 2 years ago. My work is influenced by nature and space as well as the busy larger than life cities that I've lived in- Pittsburgh, London, and NYC. I like sharp clean lines and bold pieces that get noticed.

PLANETARY RING

I work out of my small NYC apartment- The dining room has been converted into a studio with all my overflowing equipment! I love waking up each morning, getting my coffee, checking my etsy and getting to work!

Feature Artist 2- DonnaLewis

2008-08-23T15:44:00.000-07:00

DonnaLewis
http://www.donnalewis.etsy.com/

Donna States;

I love texture. The more the better. Metal clay affords an abundance; and I am delighted. There is a sculptural quality to creating jewelry with it. A different dynamic to be sure. My fingertips participate in the creation of pieces in ways incompatible with other metal working genre. It is clearly fine silver and pure gold; and amazing. It's fresh.

WRISTLINKS

Wristlinks challenged me to engage hollow forms in a less obvious way. Each large link has a business card thickness of air inside. It is pure silver and weighs 165g. Without the air it would be over 250g. It is a 2008 Saul Bell Design Award
Competition Finalist.

LOOSE WAVE

Loose weave shows the fluidity allowed when working with metal clay. The mixed deep texture and gentle movement of the interlaced silver makes metal feel calm somehow. I like this one on a rubber cord.

I grew up in Wisconsin and spent most of my time in the woods. Guess that is where the textural preoccupation comes from. I have lived in Arizona for 25 years now and just love it. Summer and all. What a contrast to the midwestern outdoors. I feel like Im living two lives. They both affect my work. Most of my pieces are an interpretation of all that sparks my senses.

I am a certified metal clay artisan and educator.
Teaching in the arts is like crawling through others' imaginations.

Feature Artist 1 - Neikodesigns

2008-08-23T13:53:00.000-07:00

Neiko Design

http://www.neiko.com/
http://www.neikodesigns.etsy.com/

FUMI Neikodesigns States;
We are a small (my sister and I are partners) New York based handbag design company. After finishing my accessory design classes at FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology), I decided to create and sell my own designs. My inspiration comes from my interests in design that may range from furniture to architecture. The name Neiko is Japanese influenced. I don't think Neiko really means anything - my intention was to come up with something short, cute, catchy and easy to remember. Currently we do not have an official "work space" - my sister and I work out of our own apartments here in New York. But ideally as we grow - we would love to have a work space outside of the home.

SAWA

Our work is inspired by what we feel is lacking in today’s handbag market: an appreciation of simple, timeless form and function. We understand the importance of fashion trends but we don’t let them dictate our work, nor do we create new collections based on the seasons. After all, chairs and tables are designed for everyday use, not necessarily for a particular season. We feel that the same is true for handbags, as these items have become an everyday functional object in our lives, whether we’re carrying for work or toting for play. We strive to create stylish handbags for both men and women and for those seeking something a little different that was specially made just for them .

WINTON

Set of two porcelain bowls with dots

2008-08-22T20:03:00.000-07:00

Each of these bowls was thrown on the potter's wheel then I added individual design elements. They feel very nice when you hold them. They are made with high fire porcelain clay and hire fire blue and white glaze. They are perfect for ice cream, cereal, salsa, etc. Each bowl is approximately 2-1/2”h X 5"w. All my work is handmade with love and signed by me. Thank you for visiting my shop

Some of my favorite items from other Etsy sellers

2008-08-22T19:50:00.000-07:00

http://ginaminda.etsy.com

http://floweredsky.etsy.com/

Rectangular Large Red Checker Platter

2008-08-19T09:30:00.000-07:00

Retro modern checker platter design to brighten up your room on a dinning table, wall or fireplace mantle. The decorative art piece is made with terracotta clay and unique red glaze. It is approximately 18”X 10-1/4”X2”h. All my work is handmade with love and signed by me.

White - Porcelain Floral Teapot

2008-08-19T09:23:00.000-07:00

This teapot was thrown on the wheel then I added individual floral design elements. It is made with high fire porcelain clay and hire fire white glaze. The teapot is approximately 7”h X 8-1/2”w. All my work is handmade with love and signed by me

Small Red Spider Vase

2008-08-19T09:01:00.000-07:00

This small red vase was thrown on the wheel then I added individual design elements. It is made with low fire white clay end unique red glaze. The vase is approximately 3”h X 4” w. All my work is handmade with love and signed by me.

NewMoon Studio Ceramics

The Season Opening!

Love Me Tender!

Interview 2 - Stepanka

Night out!

Featured Artist Anna - RetroReproHandmade

***GIVEAWAY***

Handmade Series 1 - EightSeasons

NewMoonStudio on Rhode Island Monthly Magazine

Weekend Favorites!

Flickr Favorites -Drops

Time for Some Changes!

Lovely Monday! Spring

Giveaway 2 - Porcelain Ring

The Winner!!!

Inspiration - Vintage

Flickr Favorites -Olympic Games

My Creative Space

Flickr Favorites -Fashion Week

First Giveaway!

Flickr Favorites - Secret Garden

New Moon Studio at apartmenttherapy.com

Interior Design Series - HB Home

before and after - “Small dish-Falling in LOVE”

Flickr Favorites -Love in the kitchen!

Lovely Monday!

Flickr Favorites - Turquoise

Lovely Monday! Textures

Weekend Favorites! Architecture

Inspiration - Black And White

Flickr Favorites -Wedding

Lovely Monday!

Weekend Favorites!

Inspirations – Turquoise

Inspiration - OWL

Flickr Favorites - Felt

Lovely Monday!

New Design!

NewMoon Warmer - Large Cowl -Day and Night

New Work!

Sale of the day

SALE item of the day!

My new Etsy Shop!

Etsy’s Weekend Deals!

RI HANDMADE 1st ANNUAL ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW

I was on the FP of ETSY

Spring SALE!

Here are some of my favorite SALES!

My old/new glaze!

Featured Artisit Jeffery Hall

I absolutely love and respect Jeffery Hall’s sculptures. I am amazed the way he uses different type of materials. All his work has perfect details. Please visit his etsy shop to see more of his beautiful art. www.jeffhallstudio.etsy.com

If you would like to see a video of Jeff sculpting in his studio please visit the link below to view an on line video

http://www.theartistictype.com/jeff_hall/

Featured at ETSY!

First snowman!

My Lovely Red!

Our trip to Botanical Garden!

Porcelain Pears

Wall Tiles

Coffe in my favorite cup!

Ready For 2009!

Holiday Open Studios

"The Morning"

The Winner!

Free Set of Four Ceramic Magnets for the winner!!!!...

SUNSHINE HANDMADE KNITS by Gina Minda

Texture

Glazing is done...for now!

Bisque Firing!

Working On The Wheel!

Some Of My New Work!

Feature Artist 3- Zahour Jewelry

Feature Artist 2- DonnaLewis

Feature Artist 1 - Neikodesigns

Set of two porcelain bowls with dots

Some of my favorite items from other Etsy sellers

Rectangular Large Red Checker Platter

White - Porcelain Floral Teapot

Small Red Spider Vase

GIVEAWAY