Crafts CouncilDirectoryGemma SmaleCeramic artist Essex, EnglandCeramicsWebsiteE-mailInstagramFacebookAboutInfoSustainabilityGemma Smale ceramics specialises in handcrafted wheel thrown vessels blending functional contemporary forms with traditional glazing and firing techniques. With emphasis on natural glazes and wood firing techniques each piece attains a subtle uniqueness that graces the space that it is in whilst telling the narrative of its process. Wares range from high end tableware to sculptural decorative vessels perfect for interior spacesFocus:Wheel thrown wood fired vessels CV:Download documentI’m currently researching how different types of wood ash behave in kilns as a sustainable alternative to traditionally mined materials. My focus is on using fast-fire wood kilns to develop techniques for creating a higher buildup of ash in a shorter amount of time, optimizing the firing process for efficiency and sustainability.AboutGemma Smale ceramics specialises in handcrafted wheel thrown vessels blending functional contemporary forms with traditional glazing and firing techniques. With emphasis on natural glazes and wood firing techniques each piece attains a subtle uniqueness that graces the space that it is in whilst telling the narrative of its process. Wares range from high end tableware to sculptural decorative vessels perfect for interior spacesInfoFocus:Wheel thrown wood fired vessels CV:Download documentSustainabilityI’m currently researching how different types of wood ash behave in kilns as a sustainable alternative to traditionally mined materials. My focus is on using fast-fire wood kilns to develop techniques for creating a higher buildup of ash in a shorter amount of time, optimizing the firing process for efficiency and sustainability.WebsiteE-mailInstagramFacebook