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Jessica is excited how a handmade object can allow an everyday ritual become more pleasurable. She designs and makes her own functional pieces, inspired by antique kitchenware, to be handled and used whilst also being effective as a sculptural object. The process of her work is driven by her belief of the value and importance of celebrating craftsmanship within handmade objects.
GALLERY OF WORK
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Jessica Thorn Oil Pourers :
Oil Pourer<br />
H – 12 – 15.5 cm W – 7.5 -9.5 cm<br />
Each oil pourer is slab built with porcelain. Shaping the clay using formers and press molds and constructing each separate component with a contrasting coloured slip. The inside has been slipped with a colour and clear glazed for functional use. The outside has been polished with a diamond sand paper for a smooth tactile finish.<br />
£45 – £65<br />
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Teapot Jessica Thorn :
Tea Pot<br />
H – 12 cm width 17.5 cm<br />
This teapot has been slab built with porcelain. Shaping the clay using formers and press molds and constructing each separate component with a contrasting coloured slip. The inside has been slipped with a colour and clear glazed for functional use. The outside has been polished with a diamond sand paper for a smooth tactile finish.<br />
£150<br />
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Citrus Juicer Jessica Thorn :
Citrus Juicer<br />
H 7.5 cm W – 6.5 cm<br />
This citrus juicer has been slab built with porcelain, shaping the base of the piece with a press mould and using flat sheets for the juicer, each piece is constructed with a contrasting coloured slip. . The juicer is clear glazed for functional use and the rounded base is polished using a diamond sand paper for a smooth tactile finish.<br />
£45<br />
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Bottle Thrown and Slab Built - Jessica Thorn :
Thrown and slab built bottle<br />
H – 11 cm w 6 cm<br />
Experimenting with a new technique to Jessica the top of this bottle has been thrown on the wheel, leaving the throwing lines for a subtle texture. The base has been slab built and both parts have been constructed with a contrasting coloured slip. The inside has been clear glazed allowing you to see the construction from the inside and the outside has been polished with diamond sandpaper.<br />
£50
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Jug - Thrown and Slab built Jessica Thorn :
One off Thrown and slab built jug<br />
H – 8cm w 8.5 cm<br />
The top of this bottle has been thrown on the wheel, leaving the throwing lines for a subtle texture. The base has been slab built and both parts have been constructed with a contrasting coloured slip. The inside has been clear glazed allowing you to see the construction from the inside and the outside has been polished with diamond sandpaper.<br />
£65<br />
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Tall Jug Thrown and Slab Built Jessica Thorn :
H – 15cm w – 8cm<br />
The top of this bottle has been thrown on the wheel, leaving the throwing lines for a subtle texture. The base has been slab built and both parts have been constructed with a contrasting coloured slip. The inside has been clear glazed allowing you to see the construction from the inside and the outside has been polished with diamond sandpaper.<br />
£90<br />
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Collection of utilitarian jars and Bottles :
H 5 – 15cm W 5 8cm<br />
This collection is a new body of work. It combines porcelain thrown on the wheel and a slab built base with both parts have been constructed with a contrasting coloured slip. The inside has been clear glazed allowing you to see the construction from the inside and the outside has been polished with diamond sandpaper.<br />
£45 – £90<br />
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Cups :
H – 8cm – 12cm W – 9cm – 13 cm<br />
Each piece is slab-built or press molded with porcelain, and then constructed with coloured slip. The inside is coloured with slip with a transparent glaze on top. The outside is polished for a smooth tactile finish<br />
£35 – £45<br />