MATERIAL
Ceramics: warm, crafted, visibly made by hand
Clay that has been through fire. Ceramic is the most tangible material in our range: you can see and feel that it has been built up by hand, and no two pieces are exactly alike.
A ceramic sculpture is built up from clay, dried and then fired in a kiln. Glaze and firing temperature determine the colour, gloss and hardness of the final result.
What ceramics says
Ceramic carries warmth and humanity. Where metal can create distance, ceramic invites touch. For interiors, reception areas and personal sculptures, that often works more powerfully than a sleek execution.
The material reveals the maker: thumbprints, build-up lines, small irregularities in the glaze. That is not an imperfection but the defining feature - and the reason every piece is unique, even within a small series.
How we make it
The sculpture is built up or shaped by hand, then dried slowly - a stage that cannot be sped up without the risk of cracking. It then goes into the kiln.
After the first firing comes the glaze and a second firing. Colour and gloss level only become final in the kiln; that is why, for important colour choices, we make a test shard, so you can see what the fire does with it before the whole sculpture is fired.
Where it fits
Indoors. Ceramic is not suitable for outdoor placement in our climate: frost and moisture can cause cracking, even in high-fired work. For entrances, meeting rooms, reception desks and personal sculptures at home it is excellent. Size limits are set by the kiln size; larger works are built up from sections.
Ageing and maintenance
Ceramic ages hardly at all: glazed work indoors stays as it is for decades. Maintenance means dusting, and for glazed work a damp cloth if desired. The material is, however, fragile - a fall usually means damage, and repairs are more visible with ceramic than with metal. Placement in a stable spot is therefore part of the advice.
Lead time and price
The drying and firing stages set the pace and cannot be sped up. In price, the difference lies mainly in size, complexity and the number of firing rounds.
A sculpture in ceramic?
Tell us the story and the location; we advise on shape, glaze and size.