Petite Bud Vase I P08118-P00085 the pierced ceramic table lamp

the pierced ceramic table lamp is wheel-thrown and-hand pierced

These blackened sterling silver and 18k gold hoops earrings feature a delicate gold chain with dangly

This ring features a beautifully patterned piece of purple passion agate that has been hand cut and carved to accommodate a spessartite garnet

Sterling silver ear wire

and a 3mm rose-cut citrine for the head

Petite Bud Vase I P08118-P00085 the pierced ceramic table lampFunctional, thrown and or hand built ceramics, fired in a gas kiln to 2300 F in a reduction atmosphere. Patterns are created free hand and are applied in multiple layers using methods such as dipping, wax resist and brushwork to imbue the patterns with depth. The base glazes that I decorate on are designed to capture carbon from the atmosphere of the kiln. This "carbontrap" effect is random and adds tremendously to the overall energy of a piece. One