Cats In Clay By Gracie
Square Dish Size: 5" X 5" X 1-1/8" Deep
PURR-FECT For Cat Food!
But Also A Decorative Accent, Candy Dish, Change Dish, Sponge Holder, Trinkets, Jewelry, Spoon Rest, Soap Dish, etc.
This original design was painted by me, Ceramic Artist, Grace M Smith, in my Home Studio on ceramic bisque using colorful pigments and fired in a kiln 2-3 times at approximately 2000-degrees. The clear glaze finish is food safe, lead-free and protects the design to make it permanent. The Cat Design will not fade, scratch or wear off.
Microwave and Dishwasher Safe, too.
Because each piece is handmade, although similar, no two are exactly alike. You will find my initials, GMS, on the bottom of everything I do.
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About Me:
These Handmade Original Clay Pieces are created by me, Grace M Smith, in my Home Studio in Grand Rapids, Michigan. My work has been featured in many juried arts and crafts shows throughout Michigan and several states, I have won awards for my work and been included in many Invitational and Museum Shows. Every design is original and copyrighted by me.
How It’s Made:
Although I hand pour most of my pieces, this great dish was poured by another ceramic studio for me. It was made in a plaster mold using ceramic slip (liquid clay). As the plaster removes water from the slip, the piece firms up enough to be removed from the mold. It is cleaned and fired in a kiln to become bisque. I draw my design in pencil on the bisque piece and using under-glazes, it is then painted in a watercolor manner and fired again. After it cools, usually 24 hours, it is glazed inside and out with a clear lead-free glaze and re-fired in the kiln. Because all of the design work is done under the glaze, it is permanent and dishwasher safe.