Handles 2.0

Last night I started practicing a new type of handle for cups.  There's a lot more practice to come but these handles feel stronger and more integrated with the form than a regular handle.  They're tricky, but worth the trickiness.

Belinda from Alchemy

Belinda has a lovely post about some work I sent her.  She takes great photos.

Aside from her stunning wood work she's also been getting into clay too and has made these gorgeous beads!

Wedding Gifts

I'm just putting together an order for a wedding gift - from a mother to her daughter.  I have the best job in the world.

Peaches

Nature rocks.  A peach stone i threw into the garden a few years ago has grown into the most delicious, juicy, sweet, succulent peach tree!

Amazing what can grown in just a couple of meters of garden behind a kiln.

bud vases

Just can't get enough of little vases!  I want a table full of them

Shops ahoy!

Yay! I've now got an online shop!!! shiko.com.au now has items available.

A huge thanks to Belinda at Elements of Alchemy for making it look so pretty. Will be adding more things, one offs etc so keep an eye out

Plates

I'm developing a bit of a soft spot for plates.  I got a few out of the kiln a couple of days ago and can't stop using them.

They're in the recycled clay with oatmeal glaze.

Online store is coming soon!!  It will feature plates, cups, bowls, limited editions and one offs.  Belinda from Elements of Alchemy whipped it into shape. She's a genius