ceramicsnippets

whimsical one of a kind clay creations...

Perth, Australia | 84 Sales

5 out of 5 stars (31)

ceramicsnippets

whimsical one of a kind clay creations...

Perth, Australia 84 Sales On Etsy since 2012

5 out of 5 stars (31)

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  • ceramic cat figurine -- tiny ceramic kittens -- ornamental kitty cat trinkets -- white patterned cats - made to order

    $18.43

  • spirit animal and small figure -- animal totems -- small ceramic sculptures -- made to order

    $29.49

  • Ceramic sun wall art -- bright sunshine wall hanging -- sunny decoration with gold lustre stripes -- garden ornament -- made to order

    $18.43

  • girl with pigtails -- little adventurer -- small ceramic sculptures -- made to order

    $29.49

    • Announcement   All handmade with a whole lot of love & little bit of quirky in Perth, Western Australia. More of me on facebook & instagram @ceramicsnippets

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    Last updated on Jan 10, 2018

    All handmade with a whole lot of love & little bit of quirky in Perth, Western Australia. More of me on facebook & instagram @ceramicsnippets

    Kate Stevens

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    8 months
    What’s your spirit animal? I’ve been rustling up a whole lot of these hugely popular animal totem pieces featuring everything from bunny rabbits to snakes! Order one today featuring your kindred animal spirit.

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  • spirit animal and small figure -- animal totems -- small ceramic sculptures -- made to order

    ceramicsnippets $29.49

    • 1 year
    Super cute little lovecats available for your valentine or galentine (or your mum, if she’s the only lady for you)!

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  • ceramic cat figurine -- tiny ceramic kittens -- ornamental kitty cat trinkets -- white patterned cats - made to order

    ceramicsnippets $18.43

    • 3 years
    {a gift with meaning... #makeforgood 2016}
    'Make for Good' is a project powered by Etsy Australia sellers in support of Plan Australia's 'Because I Am A Girl' campaign. ​I'm donating half of the sale price of each little sun as part of the 2016 campaign.

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  • Ceramic sun wall art -- bright sunshine wall hanging -- sunny decoration with gold lustre stripes -- garden ornament -- made to order

    ceramicsnippets $18.43

    • About

    • Everything gets crafted in my home studio using raku or paper clay, my hands and some tools for the fiddly bits!
    • Even when I make a collection of pieces, because they're handmade, no two are ever 100% alike!
    • I love seeing the final home for my pieces, so don't forget to send me lovely photos of them wherever they live now!
    • My furry helpers are both inspiration and assist with strict quality control! Nothing gets past Queenie! :)

    ceramic snippets - the who, what, when, why and how of it!

    When I moved back to Australia after living in London for a number of years, I decided that I had to something new to engage and enliven me, and that maybe, for the first time in a long time, I should embrace my artistic side.

    I tried a few things which I enjoyed but nothing really clicked, until my brother coaxed me along to a sculpture course - I fell instantly in love with it. It made me feel so happy and creative, and my love for it seemed to come out in my work because people soon started asking if they could buy my pieces.

    I was a bit shy about it all to begin with, but with some encouragement from some of my friends I started ‘ceramic snippets’ and things have been going strong so far. It’s been a real learning process, which I’ve loved, because I had felt for a while that I’d stopped learning things in my life.

    I make small, quirky clay sculptures with a whimsical feel. Most pieces are critters, some with quite human elements and a lot seem to have a slight touch of melancholy! My style evolved very unconsciously, I guess it was lurking in there somewhere, waiting to be released in clay.

    Sometimes I’ll get a vague idea and just try it out on the clay… even if my original doesn’t work it will sometimes lead me to something new and fantastic. I’m not a big planner or sketcher, I tend to just see where the clay takes me.

    I get inspiration from all over the place; I’ve noticed that a few of my critters look a bit like my cats Lulu and Queenie, so I guess inspiration starts at home! Others also share their ideas with me and I try and translate those ideas into clay for them. I also go through phases where all of my creations will have moustaches, or be covered in a certain pattern, it's just whatever take my fancy for that period of time!

    Pottery is a pretty intense craft. It's messy, can be tricky and there's so much involved that's not actually crafting the work itself. Drying and firing the pieces require patience and technical know-how and I still learn new things about these processes everyday, which is equal parts exciting and daunting. Just remember that every piece you see in my shop has been in the kiln for a whopping 7.5 hours and reached over 1000 degrees centigrade - that still amazes me!

    Even though I live in one of the most isolated capital city in the world, I feel like I am surrounded by a great number of talented, creative and inspiring peers. It's also exciting that with sites like etsy my work can have a worldwide audience! Please, wherever you are, whoever you are, stop by, say hi and feel free to follow my creative journey!

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    • Kate Stevens

      Owner, Maker, Designer

      Kate lives in Perth, Western Australia with her husband Dan, her dog Cleo and her cats Lulu and Queenie. She delights in making small, cute and whimsical things!

    • Cleo Stevens

      Assistant, Muse

      Cleo is a three years old rescue dog and wise and gentle well beyond those years. She is Kate's constant companion during all crafting processes, and the inspiration for all things 'spaniel-y' that Kate makes.

    • Queenie Stevens

      Quality Control

      Queenie is nearly one year old. She's a British shorthair kitten with a load of sass and quirk. She had permanent resting b!tch face but is actually sweet as pie. Best friend to Cleo and very strict on quality control.

    • Lulu Stevens

      Quality Control, General Overseeing

      Lulu is a nine year old British shorthair and is a big old softie. She doesn't have a lot of time for the kitten, mainly because her role at ceramic snippets keeps her so busy. She's obviously the inspiration for lots of the cats that Kate creates!

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    Last updated on Nov 13, 2017
    Frequently asked questions
    Custom and personalised orders

    All items are handmade from scratch and can be customised or personalised. Unique custom items that are not based on current stock can also be created to your specifications. Please drop me a line through Etsy convo or via email (ceramicsnippets@gmail.com) to discuss.

    Gift wrapping and packaging

    Items come neatly and carefully packaged. Gift wrapping, ribbon and card with a personalised message is available for a small additional cost.

    Wholesale availability

    Smaller items are available for wholesale, please email me to discuss pricing and volume (ceramicsnippets@gmail.com).

    Care instructions

    All pieces are kiln fired to over 1000 degrees centigrade 2 or 3 times so they are fairly strong but should still be handled with care. Pieces finished with acrylic paint should be displayed indoors only. Clear glazed items are suitable for display indoors and outdoors. Details about indoor and outdoor suitability will be included in each listing, please purchase with these details in mind.