Catherine Daniel Ceramics

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Friday, 29 July 2011

Hearts and Flowers


What do you think of these little heart brooches? They are about 3cm across and I made them during my mammoth button making episode a few weeks ago.
I've never done jewellery before, but for fairly chunky things like these, I think ceramic works quite well.


And if you should spot anyone out and about wearing one of these, it is probably me. Well - they say it pays to advertise!


You might remember the large patchwork platter I was making a while ago too. This is how it came out. I'm not sure if the pale colours are really to my own personal taste, but I hope someone out there will like it as it is off to a gallery next week.


Technically, I am pleased with it and may make another in a different colour scheme.

By the way, you may like to know that last week a certain department store which stocks my work was asking about items for the up-coming Chr****** Season.
That's the first mention of the unmentionable 'C' word this year - in JULY!! Only how many Shopping Days til ...... ?
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11 comments:

  1. gz29 July 2011 at 08:43

    I'm just firing samples of new work for the *mas market in Aberystwyth Arts Centre....submissions have to be in by Thursday!!

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  2. busybusybeejay29 July 2011 at 08:58

    I love the brooches.I think the colours of the platter work well.My kind of colours.

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  3. Bev29 July 2011 at 09:04

    I think the brooches are great and should sell well as I think people are really into them at the moment. Well hope so anyway as I've made loads for the Wayland Show next week.

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  4. Gilly Tee29 July 2011 at 09:58

    I, for one, love the colours of the platter. Unfortunately you are not the first to mention the C word.
    Gillx

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  5. Bozena Wojtaszek29 July 2011 at 11:50

    The platter is awesome!!!! How is this possible that you don't like the colors??? Colors are awesome and design is awesome and the workmanship too. Great piece, really :)

    And yes, the hearts are ok, but I preferred your buttons :)

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  6. Crafts @ Home29 July 2011 at 13:26

    I love the ceramic hearts, my OH and I used to make ceramic brooches and pendants and they sold well :) Just a thought, could you put the brooch pins closer to the top, or straight down? we found they hung better from clothing like that.... I love the platter, I do like vibrant colours though...
    Sue Xxx

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  7. Bertha29 July 2011 at 16:57

    YOUR WORK IS GREAT!!!! I LOVE YOUR BLOG :)

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  8. Sandies' Patch31 July 2011 at 17:38

    Love the hearts!
    Congrats on the 'C' word order!

    I thought you had made patchwork brooches for a mo...was thinking of enquiring about aquiring one, LOL!
    Have a great week!

    Sandie xx

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  9. gillyflower1 August 2011 at 03:45

    Catherine the heart brooches are lovely!
    The platter has turned out wonderful, the designs and soft colours are beautiful.I love it.
    And the C word already???!!! Oh my.
    Gill xx

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  10. linda may3 August 2011 at 04:48

    G'Day,
    I found your blog via Krissie's at Winterwood. It was nice to find another potter, even though I only play with clay, and it is not a paying hobby for me, I do love my clay play. I like your buttons and platter. Very pretty.

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  11. Ruthie Redden4 August 2011 at 12:06

    I love the deatil on your platter, a beautiful combination. EEk, how many days ;-)

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