ceraMICS
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slip cast exposed-bulb lamp made from the mold of a kettle bell
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slip cast salt and pepper shakers made from the mold of a handheld massager
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candle holders and other decorative objects made from failed casts
orbus lantern
The Orbus Lantern is a slip cast luminaire that is made from the mold of a kettle bell. Each piece is unique and handmade through experimentation with dyeing slip, glazing, and other texturing techniques.
ORBUS 01
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slip cast from the mold of an exercise kettlebell
after firing, red underglaze is painted on the lantern
dye is mixed into diluted slip and sprayed onto the piece over the underglaze
the dyed slip sprayed on the exterior is carved away to reveal areas of underglaze
ORBUS 02
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slip cast from the mold of an exercise kettlebell
after firing, black underglaze is hand-painted on before bisque-firing
clear, glossy glaze is applied and fired
ORBUS 03
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slip cast from the mold of an exercise kettlebell
using red underglaze, the figures around the lantern are smeared simply by wiping away lightly with a sponge
after bisque-firing, clear glaze is applied and fired
Orbus 01: a slip cast lantern, or candleholder
Orbus 01
Orbus 02: a slip cast lantern, table lamp
Orbus 02
Orbus 03: a slip cast lantern, or candleholder
Orbus 03
salt + pepper shakers
This set of salt and pepper shakers is slip cast in stoneware, made from the mold of a handheld massager.
process:
slip cast salt and pepper shakers with matte black and white glazes
made from the mold of a small, handheld massager
fiascos !
Candle holders and other decorative designs made from “fiascos”, or failed slip casts.
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fiasco 01
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fiasco 02
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fiasco 03
