This hand-carved sgraffito plate features four turquoise fish delicately etched to reveal natural white clay beneath the glaze. The contrast between glossy turquoise and textured details creates visual depth, blending function with art—a true modern mini homestead ceramics piece.
“Sgraffito” is an artistic technique in which a layer of color is added on top of the clay while it is still leather-hard. Then the top layer is carved away to show the clay underneath and to reveal the design. Once the piece has dried, it is fired in a kiln. A glossy glaze is added and fired a second time.
If you look closely, you can see where all the clay was carved away. Its a long process. Each piece is carved by hand without patterns - these are all my own freeform drawings.
It is a unique, hand carved, one of a kind, piece of art.
*All of my work is handmade using slabs, pinching or coiling methods so you may see how my hands manipulated the clay with their perfect imperfections. They will last much longer with handwashing and gentle care.
Each piece varies in size. This piece is approximately 8 3/4” diameter with a soft lip.
This hand-carved sgraffito plate features four turquoise fish delicately etched to reveal natural white clay beneath the glaze. The contrast between glossy turquoise and textured details creates visual depth, blending function with art—a true modern mini homestead ceramics piece.
“Sgraffito” is an artistic technique in which a layer of color is added on top of the clay while it is still leather-hard. Then the top layer is carved away to show the clay underneath and to reveal the design. Once the piece has dried, it is fired in a kiln. A glossy glaze is added and fired a second time.
If you look closely, you can see where all the clay was carved away. Its a long process. Each piece is carved by hand without patterns - these are all my own freeform drawings.
It is a unique, hand carved, one of a kind, piece of art.
*All of my work is handmade using slabs, pinching or coiling methods so you may see how my hands manipulated the clay with their perfect imperfections. They will last much longer with handwashing and gentle care.
Each piece varies in size. This piece is approximately 8 3/4” diameter with a soft lip.
