Bisque Firing!

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!

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

Some Of My New Work!

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

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

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

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

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

http://ginaminda.etsy.com

http://floweredsky.etsy.com/

Rectangular Large Red Checker Platter

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

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

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.