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Who is feeling Christmassy? I do ! 😂 I have b

Who is feeling Christmassy?

I do ! 😂 I have been making ornaments since perhaps August 🤦. The truth is that these small pieces always demand a lot of time, just like anything small. Some are fidgety and lots of corners to tidy up. As you can see there are a few details on each, and my hands usually feel numb at the end of a session. Not to mention all the ones I lost during the process and I have to replace them, brush glazing and so on. That's why I start early so I don't end up grumpy 😊.
Anyhow, I have a nice bunch of them ready to be up for grabs, starting this Friday evening at Quercus twilight market in Beechworth and then off to Yackandandah Xmas market on Sunday. I really hope the weather stays dry during those hours 🤞🤞🤞.
Also Available via my @madeit shop and my online store if you are from far away.

#madeitau #christmasdecor #christmasornaments #handmadeornaments #handmadeceramicornaments
#christmasmarkets #cheerfulceramics #ilustratedclay
#clayartisan #clayartist #supportmakers
#suportsmallbusiness #beechworth #visityackandandah

Salt containers are ready for the gifting season,

Salt containers are ready for the gifting season, I have been making them in a few designs. They are super handy and cute of course ✔️✔️🎁🎄.
I'll be taking them this Saturday to Milawa hall market if you fancy picking from the first lot 😉.

#handmadeisbest #handmadeceramicdesign #saltpig #littlepresents #handmadekitchenaccessories #makingnewthings #makingbeautifulthings #supportlocal #suppoertsmallbusiness #madeinaustralia #madeinvictoria #milawa #illustratedclay #illustratedceramics #goodvibesceramics #handbuiltceramics

I have been busy creating these Christmas ornament

I have been busy creating these Christmas ornaments.

Like the good old times when we used to have breakable Xmas ornaments only. I remember opening our Xmas box once a year and getting all our well treasured goodies. I used to handle everything so carefully with my mum, at times things got broken and losing that special ornament was devastating. It all finished when the good old plastic came along right! 🤦. .
Well, making these took me right back when I was a kid, spending an entire afternoon decorating the tree with my mum. I enjoyed making them a lot!!!
Did you ever have these types of decorations?

Some pretty little things I am taking with me to @

Some pretty little things I am taking with me to @riverandwrenmarket this coming Sunday for the pre Xmas market. I am taking a few new ceramics creations so make sure you come and visit my stall 😉. Maybe you find that special present for your special people.

#riverinamarket#visitwaggawagga #suportlocalbusiness
#supportlocalmakers #womeninbiz #womencreatives #localartists #sundaymarket #springvibes #handmadeceramics #clay #clayartist #illustratedclay #colorfulceramics #xmasmarkets

A lovely bunch of plant pots and other joyful cera

A lovely bunch of plant pots and other joyful ceramics pieces have been delivered to @botanicalps in Bright. Pieces made with a little bit of Australian clays and a tone of 💕.
I am hoping they will find their forever home very soon!, or I wonder if they will become a Xmas present?.

#handmadepotplant #joyfulceramics
#joyfulhome #homelover #plantlover #clayart #fortheloveofplants #illustratedclay #handmadeisbest
#handmadeceramicdesign #ceramicmaker #australianartist #australianmade #brightandsurrounds

Sometimes the most expensive tool is not really in

Sometimes the most expensive tool is not really indispensable, I seriously cannot live without my cheap tool, in fact to panic if I lose it 🤦😂.
I have tools for different purposes in sgraffito, but the one I am showing you is one of my favorites.
Which one is the thing you cannot live without in your creative practice?
#sgrafittoceramics #sgrafitto #sgraffitoart #inmystudio #potteryartist #potterystudio #ceramicmakingprocess #sgraffitoart #behindthescenes #clayartisan

New illustrations are just finished!. I had a kil

New illustrations are just finished!.
I had a kiln opening yesterday, I am so very pleased with these. Some new wall art flowers and new spoons rest.
These are available tomorrow Friday and Saturday at Xmas Fair in Wagga Wagga, see you there !!.

Things are working out here in the studio. I hav

Things are working out here in the studio.

I have been a lil busy lately preparing for the next markets, but I have also been experimenting with slip casting.
I bought a heap of them at a sale before they were going to landfill and I managed to turn some simple shape molds like this soap dispenser into a fun flower vase. The idea is to reuse them in different ways and get creative ! 😀🌷

What do you think?

#slipcastingceramics #makingnewthings #clayartist #makingprocess #ceramicmaking #flowervases #sgrafittoceramics #handmadevasesdesign #potteryartist #clayaddict #illustratedclay #vasesforspringtime #behingthescenes

Something a bit special to me, a piece I made insp

Something a bit special to me, a piece I made inspired in the winter season.
The burnt gums from past fires, the vegetation growing amongst the boulders, the textures. I am probably not doing enough justice to this beautiful environment I am surrounded by, but I often find myself just day dreaming about these mountains.
It is fair to say, I love winter, the cold doesn't really bother me, in fact it is invigorating, and the snowy gums when driving up to the mountain are just beautiful.

If you are lucky to ever wander up in the Australian Alps, you will see how special this environment is 💙❄️ 🌨️.

#sculpturalvase #oneofakind #handmadeceramicdesign #winterseason #snowinaustralia #fallscreek #ilustratedclay #sgrafittoceramics #ceramicsdecor #handmademovement #winterinaustralia

Sometimes the fear of our art being "liked" can be

Sometimes the fear of our art being "liked" can be a big hurdle for artists. Your art and personal expression is important, it won't be liked by everyone, it is art! and that's totally fine.

But don't let it stop you showing up, the world needs art, we need YOUR art. 🫶🌷

#artisimportant
#clayartist#embraceyourself #sgrafittoceramics #illusteatedclay #artisticvoice
#behingthescenes #potterylife #weneedart #clayart

Back at the studio this week and it has been a pro

Back at the studio this week and it has been a productive few days!.
Something I can't say happens during the school holidays. I am glad I can be here with my bag of mud 😀.

#potterylife #makingprocess #handmadepotterymug #clayartist #illustratedceramics #illustratedclay #mugmaking #potteeymaking #clayaddict #madebyhands #slowmaking #slowmade #behingthescenes.

Little birds I adore!. Inspired by Bitossi an Ital

Little birds I adore!. Inspired by Bitossi an Italian ceramic manufacturer around the 1920's. My little flock of birds found homes last weekend ❤️.

I have mentioned in the past that I find inspiration in vintage things, I love mid century EVERYTHING!!!. Many people have told me "oh my mum had something similar to this".
I love old things with character 😊.

What inspires you? What sort of things do you collect? 😃.

#madeinaustralia#bitossiinspired #clayaddict #midcenturyinspired#midcenturylovers #ceramicvases
#modernceramics #birdvase #birdvase #thingsthatmakeyousmile #thingstotreasure #makingnewthings #makingbeautifulthings

THANK YOU CANBERRA!!! What an amazing weekend we

THANK YOU CANBERRA!!!

What an amazing weekend we all had, you people came like a tsunami of people to show your support to a great bunch of makers and artists. We felt your love in every way ❣️.Every time you turn up to handmade market, you are supporting an Australian family directly.
Thanks so much to @handmadecanberra for creating such a beautiful and welcoming camaraderie amongst stallholders, it is truly a beautiful and welcoming event.
Xxx Jess

Spring is here, that time of the year when we star

Spring is here, that time of the year when we start letting the outdoors in, and the flower vases get ready to adorn your home and create that special scene. They uplift our lives don't they? 🌷🌻🪻

I adore making flower vases and spring is such an inspiration to me. That's why a great variety of them are coming all the way to @handmadecanberra this Saturday and Sunday. Come and check them out! From tiny vases to not so tiny 😊.

I'll be at Budawang Pavilion near the coffee stall 😄 ☕

#potteryreel #potterylovers #clayart #flowervases #handmadeflowervases #clayreels #flowervasedesign #springvibes #buylocal #supportlocalmakers #handmadecbr #australianartist #womencreatives #womenbiz

I forgot to mention, I have also been making porce

I forgot to mention, I have also been making porcelain brooches 😊.

These ones are a collaboration with my youngest son 🤭. When I was buying cutters for studs, he made me buy these ones which obviously were more suitable for brooches. It is very dangerous to be shopping online with him and he said "you gotta spend money to make more money" 😆. He's got a bit of an old fashioned wisdom.

The cats have different expressions which we think it is fun. Maybe we should do the same with the koala?.

I hope people like them otherwise he will be wearing them all 😆.

#porcelainjewellery #handmadeceramicdesign #ceramicbrooch #ceramicartist #porcelainbrooches #cuteceramics #cutebrooches #porcelainart #tinyceramics
#underglazes #clay #handmadecanberramarket #canberra

During the last couple of days I have been finishi

During the last couple of days I have been finishing some new work!.
I have been asked to make studs, and I made some!, my poor hands and eyes trying to paint these tiny little earrings need a rest. I have also underestimated how hard it is to come up with designs for such small pieces 🤦.
I have also made a few hanging ones for my collection of porcelain earrings.

They will be having an appearance @handmadecanberra this weekend 😊🌷.

#porcelainearrings #porcelainjewelry #clayearrings #clayartist #tinyearrings #makingnewthings #handmadetakestime #slowmade #porcelainstuds #handmadecanberramarket #suppoertsmallbusiness #womencreatives

More beautiful things I have been working on latel

More beautiful things I have been working on lately!.
Because spring welcomes so many outdoor activities including high tea surrounded by beautiful gardens (what a dream!) 🌷🌱🌸🌻🪻🏵️🌞

These will be available @handmadecanberra September 21-22. Will I meet you there?

I often get asked "how long does it take you to ma

I often get asked "how long does it take you to make this" and to be honest, it is a very hard question to answer. If I am feeling humorous I say 11 years 9 months and 10 days 😆. Because practice at making one thing makes you quicker right!?.

But being serious, it is a hard thing to explain because it is not only about making the pieces, there are so many tasks we need to do in our studios in order to have everything ready to work and make the thing. Recycling clay, wedging, making glazes, keeping up with raw materials stocks, creating new systems, maintenance of kiln, cleaning kiln shelves, prep of pyrometric cones, maintaining a clean studio and constant washing of tools. Minding the pieces and drying, bisque firing, cleaning the bisque, glazing and final firing.

I also work at a different pace during cold months and hot season, I have learned how many pieces I can make before decorating, because my chosen technique doesn't allow for a heap of making ahead, timing and reading the clay surfaces is key.

Then you add the admin, the boring side of your business, and just keep up with all the changes in social media platforms, and professional development....the list goes on .... Sometimes after the long list of non ceramic making related stuff, I get time to sit and treasure that moment of making, and all this builds up my experience and skill.

So yes, still a very hard question, I don't think I will ever be able to answer this the way a customer wants. But this is the truth 🤷.

#makingceramics #behindthescenes #clayartist
#clay #pottery #ceramicstudio #ceramicmaker #ceramicdesignermaker #womeninbiz #localceramicstudio #potterslife #potterslife #ceramicprocess

A new making cycle of ceramics. Enjoying some tim

A new making cycle of ceramics.
Enjoying some time creating flower vases with beautiful surface decorations. Statement pieces, that's what I am all about!, creating totally unique pieces in this corner 🙂🌷💐🌱

Another satisfying step , working on the edges of

Another satisfying step , working on the edges of small dishes.
I love touching the clay shaves after these sessions, have you ever done this?

#clayartist #behindthescenes #ceramicstudio #makingplates #clay #handmadeplates #makingceramics #ceramicstudio #clayartist #potterymaking #potterylovers

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