Fine white earthenware clay molded by hand into an ever-widening range of original designs, like my newest Big "State-scape" Buttons or a collection of these charming original undersea designs. Applying my signature watercolor-glaze over the raised, hand-carved texture and under a crystal clear upper glaze, are followed by kiln-firing for glassy shine and durability. These Big Buttons make charming gifts, unique additions to your button collection, or eye-catching accents for your one-of-a-kind home decor project. *You could also choose to have me make your design choice(s) into mosaic or standard tiles! Have each design cut out in (approx 3") silhouette style, as pictured (without button holes pictured) to hang individually, in a grouping, or for your mosaic installation/project -- or -- I can make any of these fun designs into standard sized (4" x 4") handmade tiles! Feel free to contact me with details about your fund raising, collection competition, or new project needs!
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Hi! I'm a 1-person studio artist, hand-building and hand "watercolor-glazing" fine white clay to create original ceramic wall hanging art & tile, special occasion & holiday ornaments, one-of-a-kind pendants, brooches, and collectable buttons. About half of the time, I make relief sculptures from my handcarved designs, including landscapes, monograms, & logos. The other half of the time you can see me working outside, making impressions into clay with hundreds of garden favorites to create "permanent watercolor art," from a tiny 1" pendant to a 3 foot wall hanging art piece, intricately patterned big leaf bowls, or gigantic bouquet serving trays.
Whether I'm creating a dozen small wearable art gifts, hundreds of ornaments, a single tile impression of a local wildflower, or a striking display piece that features an entire garden, I enjoy doing what I do, love both the feel & the look, and believe it shows.
I work primarily in garden & botanical themes, to which I apply my signature watercolor glaze. I work in fine, white earthenware clay, kiln-fire twice, & employ natural elements from my garden to create one-of-a-kind, organic, appealing & memorable pieces for all interior settings & occasions.
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