Lampwork Beads.
Lampwork Beads, made over a gas flame in my home studio.
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Fun FuNkY Paw Print NECKLACES.
Bright and Bold.
Ceramic, Paw Print Necklaces.
Made with Handmade Ceramic Beads.
Made with Handmade Ceramic Beads.
Each bead is made from clay, fired, painted and fired again, in my home Studio.
Shop :: Facebook Page :: Classes
All enquiries welcomed ... artbyjeng@hotmail.com
Gift Vouchers.
Gift Vouchers are ideal when you are just not quite sure what the receiver would like.
Perfect for mother's day, father's day, christmas and birthdays etc
These Gift Vouchers may also be used for my classes.
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Perfect for mother's day, father's day, christmas and birthdays etc
These Gift Vouchers may also be used for my classes.
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Shop :: Facebook Page :: Classes
All enquiries welcomed ... artbyjeng@hotmail.com
My Shop at home.
Searching for a gift that is Handmade, Unique and One-of-a-Kind?
I have an ONLINE shop, http://JEN-e-sais-quoi.blogspot.com but you will
See Much More of my and my husband Stirling's work in our HOME Shop.
Just contact us for an appointment.
I have an ONLINE shop, http://JEN-e-sais-quoi.blogspot.com but you will
See Much More of my and my husband Stirling's work in our HOME Shop.
Just contact us for an appointment.
We're located just 30 minutes East of Adelaide's CBD.
Where.
Directions:-
You can come up either Montacute Road or Marble Hill Road...
You can come up either Montacute Road or Marble Hill Road...
TURN in to Cherryville Road and then
LEFT in to Fernhurst Road
STAY on Fernhurst Road for about 390 meters and go
STRAIGHT ahead on to the Dirt Track. You are looking for the number 39D.
FOLLOW this Dirt Track for approx 1.1km as it ends in our courtyard.
You may see a green sign with J & S ... that is us.
You may see a green sign with J & S ... that is us.
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| 3 Glass Cabinets of finished Wearables. |
New creations at the Market.
3 New creations available this Saturday, made with my Handmade Ceramic and Lampwork Beads. First come first served, as these Necklaces are One-of-a-Kind.
Fullarton Market.
Held 4th Saturday each month, 9am-1pm. Cnr Fullarton Rd & Fisher St.
Please drop by and say Hi
At the Markets...
My display stands for the Fullarton Market.
Held 4th Saturday each month, 9am-1pm. Cnr Fullarton Rd & Fisher St.
Please drop by and say Hi.
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Ceramics, Before and Afters in the Kiln.
Phew, all is good!!! It's a tad scary yet exciting opening the Kiln after a Glaze Firing, especially when Students pieces are involved. But 95% there is no need for concern.
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FOOT and HAND Prints by Students.
Creating Keepsakes with Foot and Hand Prints on plates and tiles.
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| 38cm Platters. |
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| 24cm plates and 15cm tile. |
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| 24cm plates |
For more information, check out my Classes link below.
How Art PLATTERS are Made.
This method is known as Slip Casting
1. We locally purchase the Dry Body - also known as clay powder.
NB After step 1, my mum and her husband continue with this lengthy process from steps 2-8. Stirling and I take over from step 9.
2. The Dry Body is then mixed with water and bonding agents.
3. This mixture is stirred, allowed to stand and then stirred again several times over the next 24-48 hours.
4. Once the slip is at the right consistency, it is poured at a steady rate into the desired mould.
NB Pouring too slowly will cause hesitation lines. pouring too fast will cause air bubbles.
5. After checking the slip has partially dried around the edges to the correct thickness, the excess slip is drained into a container so it may be reused.
6. After the clay body has been allowed to sit and dry enough to hold its own shape, the mould is unbanded and the top section is carefully removed.
7. Further air drying is required until the clay body is able to support its own weight. Only then can the clay body be removed completely from the mould. The clay body is now called Leather Hard, and at this stage is placed on plaster board to allow complete drying.
8. This drying process usually takes 48-120 hours. In winter, this drying process can take upto 7-10 days!
8. This drying process usually takes 48-120 hours. In winter, this drying process can take upto 7-10 days!
NB If the clay body is removed from the mould too soon the piece will lose its shape and distort. if left too long the piece will crack while drying.
9. Completely dried and known as Green-Ware, the piece is carefully handled and lightly sanded to remove any seams. Then it is gently wiped over with a damp sponge to remove any dust.
NB The greenware in very fragile and any knock, no matter how gentle, may send a shudder through the piece which may cause a hairline crack that may not show up until after the second firing.
12. When bone dry, carefully load the piece into the kiln. This first firing is known as a Bisque Firing.
Fire to 1101cel - approx. 12 hours.
Cool in kiln - approx. 12 hours.
NB Opening the kiln any sooner could result the ceramic item cracking! Just to be really safe, we allow 24hours for this firing and cooling process
NB The colours are now a bit deeper and richer than when first applied to greenware.
14. Now 2-3 coats of clear glaze are applied.This glaze contains fine particles of glass and for application purposes only is tinted.
15. When bone dry, carefully load the piece into the kiln.This second firing is known as a Glaze Firing.
Fire to 1040cel - approx. 10 hours.
Cool in kiln - approx. 10 hours.
NB Opening the kiln any sooner could result the ceramic item cracking!Just to be really safe, we allow 24hours for this firing and cooling process
16. The colours are more vibrant than ever! Only now can you see the results of mixing, shading and blending.
NB Most glazed ceramic items in time will naturally crackle, due to the porous nature of clay, as it expands and contracts with the weather and humidity.
Providing the platter has survived every step, it may be displayed and safely with food.
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Handmade House Beads.
Jewellery isn't just restricted to humans, right?!? Even homes need their own Bling.
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Reconstituted clay.
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Made and drying on thier racks.
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Some of the House Beads after their First Firing.
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Glazed and almost ready for their Second Firing.
Ta Daaaa!
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| Hanging on my studio. |
All enquiries welcomed ... artbyjeng@hotmail.com
Ceramic DISC Beads
My Handmade and Hand Painted Ceramic Beads, made by me,
One-at-a-time in my home studio.
One-at-a-time in my home studio.
Ceramic Disc Beads. These look great stacked against each other.
All enquiries welcomed ... artbyjeng@hotmail.com
Handmade Ceramic Gift Tags
I've just made a batch of Christmas gift tags drying and am toying with the idea of offering a Christmas class. A class where kids [any age really] can come and paint some ceramic xmas tree decorations, even the above gift tags. Would make a Unique gift for a Grandparent as well as a treasured Keep-sake :)
Lampwork [Pandora Fit] Bead SALE on FB
Three words a girl lurves to here ... ... ...
It's Sale Time!
When: From 6pm 22 October, 2012 Adelaide Time, you can check Adelaide's time here http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/city.html?n=5,
Where: On my Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/ArtbyJenG
I have made these glass beads with holes large enough to fit those those Pandora type of Bracelets and Necklaces but of course these beads will also look great on and cord or chain as well.
Each Lampwork bead, affectionately called 'lampie' is made by me One-at-a-Time over a gas flame in my home Studio.
When this sale ends, my Lampwork Pandora-Fit Beads will be available from my shop.
When: From 6pm 22 October, 2012 Adelaide Time, you can check Adelaide's time here http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/city.html?n=5,
Where: On my Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/ArtbyJenGI have made these glass beads with holes large enough to fit those those Pandora type of Bracelets and Necklaces but of course these beads will also look great on and cord or chain as well.
Each Lampwork bead, affectionately called 'lampie' is made by me One-at-a-Time over a gas flame in my home Studio.When this sale ends, my Lampwork Pandora-Fit Beads will be available from my shop.
All enquiries welcomed ... artbyjeng@hotmail.com
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