Decorative and Functional Vases, Boxes, Mugs and Bowls!

These are examples of recent pieces. I am happy to take limited run orders if you see something you like but want a different size or colour. My work is both thrown and hand built using slab and coil methods.

Our online shop is at https://shop.iansmedleyceramics.com/ with current stock available with worldwide shipping.

Vases

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
For sale. £350
Contact me for details.

Stoneware coiled vase, 40 cm tall

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
For sale £325
Available in the web shop, follow this link

Stoneware coiled vase, 40 cm tall
Stoneware coiled vase, 40 cm tall

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
For sale. £300
Available in our web shop, follow the link.

Stoneware coiled vase, 40 cm tall
Stoneware coiled vase, 40 cm tall

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. £300
Contact me for details.

Raku Vase
Raku Vase
Raku Vase

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 fired globe vase
Raku fired globe vase

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
For sale. £35
Available on our web shop, follow this link.

Raku fired vase in copper matte, yellow and white crackle with additional copper
Raku fired vase in copper matte, yellow and white crackle with additional copper

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!

Small blue stoneware lidded pot
Small lidded box in light green blue glaze
Large lidded box in blue with orange interior

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.

Coffee set with 2 espresso mugs, a milk jug and a ceramic tray
Pair of blue stoneware coffee mugs
A pair of coffee cups in blue