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Phormium (Flax) Vase

Phormium (Flax) Vase

I've been trying for a long time to come up with a simple design for our native Flaxes, and I finally found it. Except I had to go and make the glazing time consuming, just to get the desired effect! Our river and stream at home are planted with Flaxes (and a multitude of other native plants), and to see the flower spikes in masses is striking. Once removed from the mold, this piece was designed and cut-out whilst still wet (leather-hard). After firing, 3-4 coats of glaze are applied, picking out the details, and the piece is fired again. [...]
Pukeko Wall Tile

Pukeko Wall Tile

I’ve been requested a few times about Pukeko pieces, so I thought it was about time to start making them…  I love Pukekos for being beautiful, [...]

Tui Wall Tile

Tui Wall Tile

Any one who has seen a Tui will never forget their beauty!  What looks like a Blackbird from afar, is actually a myriad of blues, greens and purples, [...]

Kereru Wall Tile

Kereru Wall Tile

The Kereru (NZ Wood Pigeon) is a sight to behold: twice the size of an ordinary pigeon and with the most breathtaking blends of emerald green, purple [...]

Clematis Ball Vase

Clematis Ball Vase

Clematis paniculata is one of the most stunning NZ native vines, flowering at the beginning of summer.  Large clumps of it’s white flowers [...]

														Poppy Vase

Poppy Vase

I’ve been wanting to make this piece for ages, and I love the result.  It wasn’t easy cutting away such delicate lines, but well worth [...]

														Pukeko Korowai Platter

Pukeko Korowai Platter

I’ve been requested a few times about Pukeko pieces, so I thought it was about time to make one…  I love them for being beautiful, flamboyant [...]

														Large Clematis Vase

Large Clematis Vase

Clematis paniculata is one of the most stunning NZ native vines, flowering at the beginning of summer.  Large clumps of it’s white flowers [...]

														Madam Monarch Trinket Box

Madam Monarch Trinket Box

It’s the time of year when the Monarch Butterfly are present in my garden… and I found out a little girl I know was having a ‘butterly [...]

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