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During this diploma I completed my main goal and the reason for doing this diploma. This was starting my own business in which I can make a living working full time. I have so far sold out on my online store and completed 4 large commercial orders

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Author is an Auckland-based ceramics studio with an emphasis on creating objects that are elegant but playful. All of our products are made by hand, allowing for an ever-evolving range of complementary pieces. We endeavor to create contemporary products that have an element of timeless restraint.

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Exploring art I love, not for ceramics but for the love of life and my interest for inspiration and positivity

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https://aglassofbovino.com/2019/09/4-easy-steps-to-create-textured-canvas-art-for-less-than-60/

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Art is an odd thing. It can take a while - years even - to find art that speaks to you. I fell in love with textured abstract art after seeing it on Pinterest, but it never occurred to me until recently that I could achieve the same look without the hefty price tag of buying original textured art.

This textured canvas is beautiful, but goes for nearly $600

After doing some research, I stumbled upon Gesso art which is what some artists use to create the textured canvas look, and eventually found that using drywall mud/spackle could create a similar look. I knew I wanted to try out the drywall mud thing, but quite frankly, I was feeling lazy about figuring out how to frame a canvas.

....Until I stumbled upon Miracle on Thirty Fourth's IG stories a few weeks ago. She had the idea to go to Home Goods/TJMaxx and buy a framed canvas and paint over that. BRILLIANT. I considered going to a thrift store, but figured it would be easier to just go to Home Goods since their canvases are relatively cheap.

So I went to Home Goods and found this simple gold framed canvas for only $24.99!

Here's everything you'll need to create textured canvas art (pssst - you may even already have some of these items in your home):

Drywall mud - a smaller tub is fine, which is less than $4 at Home Depot/Lowe's.

A framed canvas - Try your local thrift store or the clearance section at HG/TJMaxx/Marshalls, as most of their art is relatively inexpensive. The canvas I used was 26″x26″ and $24.99.

Drywall taping knife to apply the mud to the canvas. Mine was about $3.50

Palette knife set for spreading the drywall around the canvas to create the texture you want. I bought plastic ones in the fine art section at JoAnn for less than $5

Painter's tape to cover the edges of the frame. Usually around $6 per roll.

Paint brush - I use Wooster paint brushes, and the one I used for this project was $7.89

Paint color of choice to use over the drywall texture. Because you're using drywall mud, you can get away with chalk paint, acrylic or latex paint. Even a sample size or two of a color could work, because this really doesn't require that much paint! With a coupon, I paid $4.78 for this paint from JoAnn.

Total cost for this project: $57

Step 1:

Once you have all the materials, lay your canvas on a protective flat surface and tape the edges of the frame. You don't want to get paint or drywall mud on the frame or on your floor/table.

Step 2:

Using your drywall taping knife, start applying the drywall mud to the canvas in a thin layer and spread evenly to ensure the canvas (the original art) is completely covered. DON'T make the same mistake that I did and spread too much on at one time. This will cause the canvas to crack while it dries, which mine did. But now I know for next time 🙂

Step 3:

Once the entire canvas is covered in a layer of drywall mud, use the knife to make whatever texture design you want. This took me about 30 minutes to do and I used this video to guide my palette knife motions until I was happy with the canvas texture. I also took a step back and made sure that it looked good from afar too.

There's a limited amount of time you can play around with the drywall until it starts to cure, so keep that in mind when planning the time it will take for you to complete this step.

I just want to say that I am not an artist. In fact, I've always sucked at creating "art." But I just need to say that this was NOT hard at all! If I can do it, anyone can.

Anyway, here's what my canvas looked like after using different palette knifes to create texture:

Step 4:

Once it dries completely ( usually after ~24 hours), grab your paint color of choice (I used this one from JoAnn) and just start painting the canvas with your paint brush. Mine took about 1 hour to dry and I didn't need a second coat.

Simple as that!

And the final product (which I have yet to figure out where to hang in our home):

How cool?! Now I just need to figure out where to hang it.

To see the whole process from start to finish, check out my "DIY" Instagram story highlight!

Alisa

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4 EASY STEPS TO CREATE TEXTURED CANVAS ART FOR LESS THAN $60

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Art is an odd thing. It can take a while - years even - to find art that speaks to you. I fell in love with textured abstract art after seeing it on Pinterest, but it never occurred to me until recently that I could achieve the same look without the hefty price tag of buying original textured art.

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https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/art-asia/korea-japan/goryeo-dynasty/a/korean-celadons-of-the-goryeo-dynasty

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Korean Celadons of the Goryeo Dynasty (article) | Khan Academy

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Exploring Washi paper for textural development

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創る和紙職人ハタノワタルのホームページ。Washi is beautiful

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▪︎楮の煮熟

一晩水に浸した楮を大釜でソーダー灰（アルカリ成分）とともに煮ます。

約２時間煮た後、２時間以上蒸らして次の工程へ

アルカリ成分で煮るのは、楮を軟化させ、水溶性の不純物を溶かし出すためです。

楮は木の皮。放っておけば、土に還ろうとします。

土に還ろうとする成分を取り除き、永く保存ができる紙を作ります。

大切な記録、大切な作品がずっと残るよう、大事な工程です。

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主に楮を漉く産地黒谷和紙で紙を漉いています。 様々な紙を漉いていますが 主に下記の紙を中心に漉いています。 ０８年より、冬の間は干しネリといって 防腐剤処理のしていないノリ料（乾燥or冷凍保存）で紙を漉いています。 ４月〜１１月は防腐剤処理（ピケオール）したネリまたは化学ネリを使っています。 ■楮紙・地元楮・紀州楮・四国の楮を中心に 障子紙（自家栽培楮、干しネリ使用） 壁紙（土・填料入り楮紙） 那須楮の文化財修復紙 那須楮の版画用紙 強成紙 後染楮紙 油紙 他、楮紙全般 ■三又 便箋用 三又、楮混合紙 他、薄物を中心に

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Amazing exploration of texture

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At RM Gallery Artist Statement The Gods of All Things, Exhibition review by Eloise Callister- Baker

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Handcrafted Furniture and Design - Melbourne

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could work with plaster molds?

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Mathieu Lehanneur | Pocket Ocean, Wall Sculpture

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I would like to try this concept on sheets of clay, using slip to crate a similar pattern and design

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Kristina Krogh Studio (kroghstudio) - Profile | Pinterest

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Kristina Krogh Studio | Visual artist from Denmark.

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© Ashraf Hanna 2016-2020 | All rights reserved

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Visuals of my work at the 6 month mark, mid year

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My journey so far has been focused on wheel throwing and learning the basics when working with clay. How different clay's work, the importance of clay prep, and the process from start to finish

Peter and Jino have been a huge influence on my work so far, armed with a tool box of new skills and techniques to produce forms from a simple cylinder to a well made tea pot. My progression from week one until now has been huge, my confidence and knowledge has grown far beyond my expectations.

Jino focused on design and the importance of thoughtful design, functional and perfectly crafted objects. This has influenced my work in subtle ways but most importantly given me skills that have helped me carve my own voice in ceramics.

Peters lesson and fundamentals have been critical in my progression on the wheel and developing an idea. Peter focussed on the basic skills a ceramic artist needs and the importance of getting these right. From clay wedging clay and insuring your clay has been prepared correctly, throwing plates, bowls, tea pots, large vessels thrown in two pieces to the simple but important cone, sphere and cylinder.

Further learning for myself involved fine tuning forms I wanted to create and being able to reproduce these perfectly. Glazing and kiln work which plays a huge roll in ceramics. A great example of this was my hunch and the long process I took to learn glazing before I took the leap. Was it exactly what I hoped for? maybe not 100% but it was still a very good result.

After learning the basic fundamentals on the wheel, the trail and era in functional design came into play and the ability to replicate these forms was tested. I worked hard on developing a style of coffee tumbler that embodied the clean lines and simplistic yet elegant style I am trying to master.

Inspired by a stemless wine glass I threw a series using three core colours, testing the design for thickness, hand feel, temperate exposure on your hand, at what level the glaze should sit etc.

To further expand on this offering I have created a series of medium sized coffee mugs with handles. Thrown using Macs Buff and glazed in white and blue. The clay is very important with the forms and style I am trying to build for myself. The soft peach like colour and speckles works well with the tone of voice I use in communicating my style

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My journey so far has been focused on wheel throwing and learning the basics when working with clay. How different clay's work, the importance of clay prep, and the process from start to finish Peter and Jino have been a huge influence on my work so far, armed with a tool box of new skills and techniques to produce forms from a simple cylinder to a well made tea pot.

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Sophie cook uses hand thrown porcelain and a very distinct strong colour palette. Her works is powerful and understated. I am in love with the matte soft pastel colours she uses and the perfection in the forms she creates

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Acclaimed ceramicist Sophie Cook sculpts iconic porcelain vessels. Her work is now available to purchase here online.

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Yukiharu, creates almost all of his work with out a studio or kiln. He digs up his own clay and fires it in open bonfires. His art work is driven by learning and pushing the boundaries. Yukiharu also teaches ceramics at the Musashino Art Uni in Tokyo.

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Artists that inspire or push ceramics in a direction that is beyond the standard approach. I wish to tell a story not just make cups and plates

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Exact design details of the Halo pendant light. The fine details of this sheet show high details and thought process behind the work.

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Luminous texture. Refined handmade forms.

Anchor’s lighting collection is designed to reflect the beauty of the different clay bodies the use. The range is handmade in Melbourne, Australia using artisanal manufacturing methods. Some of these methods are as old as ceramics themselves, while others marry traditional pottery techniques.
Continuing Anchor’s investigation into the design potential of ceramic as a material they have collaborated Grazia & Co to create outdoor table tops.

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Continuing Anchor's investigation into the design potential of ceramic as a material, this collaboration with Grazia & Co. builds on the studio's ongoing exploration of the ceramic surface and form. The ceramic surfaces and glazes have been designed and developed within the studio in Melbourne, Australia using a combination of traditional making techniques and contemporary design thinking.

The outdoor tables are the first in a series of furniture items that look to take full advantage of the hand cutting and glazing techniques the studio utilises. Each step of the production is undertaken by hand, the finished surface a combination of unique parts, rich with the subtle variations produced by this kind of intensive making process. The results of years of testing and refinement, the ceramic surfaces have refined textures and a distinct hand formed aesthetic offering a balance between colour, texture, durability and gloss level across the surface.

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Continuing Anchor's investigation into the design potential of ceramic as a material, this collaboration with Grazia & Co. builds on the studio's ongoing exploration of the ceramic surface and form. The ceramic surfaces and glazes have been designed and developed within the studio in Melbourne, Australia using a combination of traditional making techniques and contemporary design thinking.

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Natalie, creates hand
thrown table lamps using a mix of completely hand thrown lamps and also shades developed using slip casting. Her work is sharp and clean, well thought out and uses only natural raw clay.

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wheel thrown table lamp made entirely from stoneware clay. Wired with 6 feet of cream colored cord, an E26 socket, and an in-line on/off switch.

white stoneware with black sand (unglazed).

15" tall

14" wide at shade

4" wide at base

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sphere lamp - Natalie Weinberger Ceramics

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made to order* (8-12 weeks lead time) wheel thrown table lamp made entirely from stoneware clay. Wired with 6 feet of cream colored cord, an E26 socket, and an in-line on/off switch. white stoneware with black sand (unglazed). 15" tall 14" wide at shade 4" wide at base

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A desire to create perfection, matte finish with total control in the most natural form.

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Research into the use of industrial design and lighting. How can clay be used with other materials, art used in a functional form, can clay replace all materials?

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Sao Paulo ceramic artist
Beautiful clean lines, inspired by nature. I love the matte finish and perfection with organic shapes

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Estúdio Heloisa Galvão - Porcelana Líquida

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Estúdio da artista Heloisa Galvão. Peças em porcelana líquida. Série Líquida, série sólidos, série lagos, série prisma. Loja online.

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Ceramic research

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What can members do? Members can follow each other, write and reply to comments and receive blog notifications. Each member gets...

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Visual diary

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A working journal

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Simple clean forms

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Fascinated by the interplay between light and shadow, Atelier Plateau offers a unique selection of handmade minimalistic wall reliefs.

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Artist, lighting inpso

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Ceramic objects, furniture, and lighting. Handmade - made to order. Queens, NY.

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Artistic, clever and thoughtful homewares

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handmade in nsw

meet eloise + sophie

elph ceramics are created by two sisters who share a love of handmade ceramics, sharing meals and being surrounded by beautiful objects

elph store launched in 2016 and relaunched as elph ceramics in 2020. Read our story.

Finders Keepers Online Market 2021

At the Finders Keepers market in April of 2016 we launched elph ceramics for the first time. Quite a bit has changed in the last 5 years and we thought we would ask co-founder, Eloise, the same Five Questions Finders Keepers asked all those years ago!

In Season: Lace Cap hydrangeas

More than just a pretty face, our extra small bottle vase is the perfect size for cuttings from your garden.

bottle vase sizes

The iconic elph ceramics Bottle Vases are now available in four useful sizes in porcelain (white), grey speckle and black. With sizes ranging from...

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Shop ceramic homewares made by hand in NSW's Southern Highlands. elph ceramics is a considered edit of elevated ceramic homewares. Discover the collection along with pieces by Australian makers Ghost Wares, Hayden Youlley & Little White Dish in our Paddington Sydney flagship store.

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Square lines, simple glaze and modern shapes

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Browse Ghost Ware's online store, which is stocked with our range of Australian, handmade pottery. Ghost specialises in functional, minimally designed tableware for home, cafes or restaurant.

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Brands, forms and techniques I am interested and inspire me

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Clean lines, simple & interesting glaze techniques using tape lines

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Mugs & Cups Planters & Vases Miscellaneous Seconds and Sample Sale