A Work In Progress

Here is one of the pendant ideas I've been working on.

My goal is to have the Etsy Shop up by next Wednesday!

The first photo shows the piece in its' green (unfired) state and the second in its' green state after painting. After the preliminary bisque firing (approx 1800 F) I will add a black wash with stains, carefully apply clear glaze to the teeth and then fire to cone 6 (approx 2200 F). In the high temperatures this porcelain will shrink 20%. The end result: the colors will be deeper with better contrast, the teeth will be shiny and the clay will have a vitrified sheen. Keep posted! (Just added the third photo: after bisque firing with black wash.)

New Jewelry!

Here is some of the latest jewelry. My friend commissioned me to create one of a kind pieces as gifts for friends and family. We worked on the designs together, and after a near kiln disaster there was a Christmas miracle and these earrings emerged. I am really happy with the results!

Commissioned Gifts!

Here is what I came up with for a commissioned "lion necklace".
It's a porcelain pendant, painted with mason stains. The chain is sterling silver with a handmade silver clasp.
Drop me a line if you have something on your wish list!
gaptoothstudios@gmail.com
Etsy site coming soon!

SOFA Chicago 2010

These are some of the new pieces that I exhibited with Sherrie Gallerie @ SOFA this year. Chicago was a blast and I saw some amazing art work at this show.
Photos by Terry Brown.

Another Fall, Another Singing House

Rolling right along in the studio on some pieces for SOFA Chicago with the Sherrie Gallerie. Here is a teapot in its drying stage, right before the firing. The clay is so beautiful in this state.

The New Studio! Starring: Attic Cats and the Ultralounge

Here's a few glimpses into the wonderful space I just moved into.


Work in progress on a rainy Richmond night.


The Guest Bedroom. Sweet Dreams!


Morning Wake Up.


Sailor Checking out the wistful view.

Eric Shindler Satellite Gallery

Here are a few examples of some the work that will be on display November 6th during Richmond's First Friday art walk on Broad Street. I made everything with Grolleg porcelain cone 6. Color was added with a variety of mason stains.





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Photos by Vineet Gordhandas