Commissioned Piece

I've made a vertical loopy vase for a customers' friends wedding gift. I am welcome to other commissions just email me and I'll get back to you.

A Successful Day Of Throwing

I've been throwing for almost a year now but have only been able to throw half a lb to 1 lb of clay. So when my tutor said to try and throw 1kg of clay I wasn't so sure it would work. However I gave it a go and I was suprised that I managed to centre it and keep it centred. So now for the future I am going to gently wean myself to throw bigger amounts of clay and also hopefully going to throw 2 part pots...

 above: terracotta clay

 above and below: stoneware clay

above: agateware pots.

Agateware Thrown Pots

There was some recycled clay that I thought was normal B17 stoneware but when I sliced into it it revealed a marble pattern. I knew it was ok to throw with as I have seen someone throw with a mixture of clay and I was compleatly mesmerised. So cut a pound of clay and started to throw, the next day I returned to turn the pots. It was stunning to see the patterns appear and I would definately want to try in the future and continue with this wonderful technique. I would also like to try using either a mixture of colours together or one colour in different shades if it works...

The Orange/Red Loopy Tea Light Holder

I went to Brickhouse Crafts in Silver End near Witham looking for glazes and oxides. I've wanted to try a red glaze and there was only this orange/red one there the test piece tile looked good but a bit bright. (I prefer the pastel, soft, natural colours) I thought I'd give it a go so I bought it. When I saw it on the table after it had came out of the kiln at first I didn't like it but now I love the texture how it looks old and tattered. Almost worn away. I especially love the texture of the bubbles.

 The orange/red glaze.

Detail of the texture

On its side.

Detail.

Clarks Farm Greyhound Rescue Show 2011

This is the first stall I've had at an event and I was very pleased that I was at the entrance so everyone saw my work as they came through the gate. The paintings are mostly done by my sister Claire but I did paint two of them. I sold 2 pieces and 1 the next day.

Murky Green/Brown Tea Light Holders

Here's a pair of Loopy Tea Light Holders contact me for prices, different colours or sizes.

Loopy Wall Hangings / Centre Pieces

Above: Cream coloured

 Above: Murky green/brown.

Above (left to right) light blue, murky green/brown, blue with white flecks and (front) red.

Small Loopy Bowl

Here is a small loopy bowl please contact me if you would like to know prices for any of my pieces.

Loopy Pieces in The Woods

I wanted to take photos of my pieces in different places rather than on a black background so with all the autumn leaves starting to fall I thought it would be a nice background.

Small Loopy Sculpture

Pair of Small Loopy Sculptures (left and right) Medium Loopy Tea Light Holder (centre)

Small Loopy Sculpture (left) and Medium Loopy Tea Light Holder (right)

Loopy Tea Light Holder Lit Up.

Here's a photo of a loopy tea light holder on its side with a candle in it.