Functional Homewares - Belinda Nailon | Ceramic Artist | St Kilda, Melbourne

Raku - Fruit of Nature

A wheel-thrown, bulbous vessel with a small flared neck. Soft hues of muted green and dusky pink meet dark, smoke-marked sections, with fine crackle lines tracing the glazed surface.<br><br>My overlapping pouring technique creates flowing boundaries between glaze and exposed clay, allowing smoke to leave its own marks on the form.<br><br>Fired in the beautiful grounds of HIRL, this piece brings together fire, smoke and presence—a collaboration with nature.<br><br>Approximately 9 × 8.5 cm.<br><br>Decorative only NOT waterproof<br>

Naked Raku bulbous Form

A wheel thrown rounded naked raku vessel with a slender, dark neck and a small golden mend on the lip.<br><br>Intricate smoke markings trace the pale surface, formed as smoke finds its way through cracks and gaps in the slip during firing. These unpredictable patterns record the process, giving the piece its own distinct character. The golden repair adds a quiet point of warmth.<br><br>Fired in the beautiful grounds of HIRL. Hamilton, Vic <br><br>Approximately 10 × 10 cm.<br><br>This listing is for the vessel only. The companion bowl pictured is sold separately.<br> Not waterproof. Decorative only.

Nake raku bowl

A wheel thrown rounded raku bowl with a smoke-patterned exterior and a soft turquoise interior traced with dark crackle lines. <br><br>Across the pale outer surface, smoke has travelled through cracks and gaps in the slip during firing, leaving intricate, irregular markings. A dark rim frames the blue within, bringing together the contrasting surfaces.<br><br>Fired in the beautiful grounds of HIRL. Hamilton <br><br>Approximately 12 w × 7 h cm.<br><br>This listing is for the bowl only. The companion vessel pictured is sold separately.<br><br>Not food safe or waterproof (decorative only).

Large Coffee Scroll Cups

Pre-order (usually takes 1 month from date of order)<br>Crafted with two types of clay and made by me on the wheel, these cups have swirling, earthy tones reminiscent of a rich cup of coffee. The in-house designed glaze, created by the talented 'Glaze Goddess,' (www.glazecraftceramics.com) ensures food safety while adding a warm, biscuit-like finish. Each cup is unique, with variations in colour and shape that celebrate the handmade process.<br><br>V 350ml - H 10cm x W 9cm<br>The cups feature subtle variations in shape, making each one one-of-a-kind<br>*IN STORE PICK AVAILABLE (Contact to arrange an appointment - 0400 171 369, or email bnailon@icloud.com)<br>