These are examples of recent pieces. My work is both thrown and hand built using slab and coil methods.
Our online shop is at https://shop.iansmedleyceramics.com/ . There will be no stock until we set up the new studio.
Vases – Hand built vases fired to stoneware.
Storm5: Stoneware vase approx 40 cm tall. This is a coiled pot that was painted with porcelain slip before bisque firing. The slip is coloured with metal oxides or stains. After bisque it was glazed in matte base glazes coloured with more oxides and stains. This process was repeated over 3 glaze firings.
ID: Storm5
Price. £350
Storm3: This is a 40cm thrown and coiled piece painted with coloured porcelain slip. Final stoneware firing is a matt clear glaze. Inspired by stormy weather in the Lakes.
ID: Storm3
Price £325
Storm4: This is a 40cm thrown and coiled piece painted with coloured porcelain slip. Final stoneware firing is a matt clear glaze. Inspired by stormy weather in the Lakes.
ID: Storm4
Price £300
Raku Vase No 1: Slab built vase suitable for dried or artificial flowers. Decorated in layers of white crackle, copper matte and red glaze. Raku fired in a gas kiln then reduced in sawdust and newspaper.
ID: RakuVaseNo1
For sale. SOLD
Raku Ikebana Vase No 2
Slab built Raku fired vase suitable for dried or artificial flowers.
The design is heavily influenced by my interest in Japanese art and design. The shape inspiration is derived from Shinto Torri Gates. The surface is roughly decorated in layers of white crackle and copper matte glaze. There is a stark contrast between the white and the multi-coloured copper matte surfaces. The glaze surfaces are un-perfect to reflect time and decay, I allow some of the glaze to be applied very thickly which encourages it to crawl in places. The vase is Raku fired in a gas kiln then reduced in sawdust and newspaper.
Size: Height 22cm (8.5″), Width 16cm (6 1/4″), Length 30cm (11 3/4″)
Weight: 3.8Kg (8lb 6oz)
ID: RakuVaseNo2
For sale. Sold through The Spencer House Gallery, Tetbury
Raku Ikebana Vase No 3
Tall slab built Raku fired vase suitable for dried or artificial flowers.
The third is a series influenced by my interest in Japanese art and design. Also inspired by Shinto Torri Gates. The surface is roughly decorated in layers of white crackle and copper matte glaze. There is a stark contrast between the white and the multi-coloured copper matte surfaces. The glaze surfaces are un-perfect to reflect time and decay, I allow some of the glaze to be applied very thickly which encourages it to crawl in places. The vase is Raku fired in a gas kiln then reduced in sawdust and newspaper.
Size: Height 39cm (15 1/2″), Width 18cm (7″), Length 29cm (11 1/2″)
Weight: 5.2Kg (11lb 5oz)
ID: RakuVaseNo3
Price £350
Raku Globe Vase
15cm thrown vase. Glazed with white crackle glaze on the inside, neck and base. Body is copper matte wash. Raku fired and then reduced in newspaper.
SOLD
Raku Vase
25cm thrown vase. Glazed with white crackle glaze on the inside and top. Body is copper matte wash. Raku fired and then reduced in newspaper.
ID: RV3
Price £35
Lidded Pots – These vary in size up to about 9 cm diameter and are made from white stoneware clay fired to 1260 degrees Celsius which makes them very strong. The rim is unglazed as they are fired with the lid on to prevent warping. Various colours and sizes are available and I can also make to order. Perfect for keepsakes, ring boxes and other nice things!
MUGS – I have various styles available, see the online shop for current stock. Happy to do a limited run as a commission of up to 6 mugs, bowls etc.
