Collection: Porcelain Christmas Baubles
Each one of these ornaments is truly a labor of love. They require a significant amount of time, patience and dedication; and I love the challenge!
The process begins by shaping the clay on the pottery wheel "off the hump". That means I center a large piece of porcelain and then throw from just the top. Since these pieces are so small, it saves time so I don't have to center each individual piece. Once the ornament is leather hard, I trim it and then mark out the design & areas to be pierced and/or carved.
The actual piercing of the pottery demands patience and a steady hand. I use various tools, such as xacto knives, and specially designed ceramic hole cutters to create the desired patterns or holes. Each puncture is made with precision, considering both aesthetic appeal and functionality. The goal is to create a piece that is not only visually stunning but also serves its intended purpose effectively.
The next stage involve meticulous refining and smoothing rough edges. Once this is complete, the piece is slowly dried so it doesn't crack before the first firing. Every step demands time, focus, and a deep appreciation for the craft, making each piece a unique and labor-intensive work of art.
These ornaments have a special last touch! They are painted with mother of pearl luster, to make them iridescent, and fired one last time for this finished product.
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Porcelain Pierced Circle Bauble
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Porcelain Pierced Snowflake Bauble
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Porcelain Pierced Swirl Bauble
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Porcelain Pierced Bauble
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Porcelain Pierced Star Bauble
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Porcelain Marquis Pierced Bauble
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Porcelain Diamond Pierced Bauble
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Porcelain Rainbow Carved Bauble
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