Ceramic vessels shaped by kiln grown crystals

Handmade ceramics shaped by kiln grown crystals

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Su Thompson grows crystals in glazes on her wheel thrown stoneware vessels. Using her own developed recipes, she encourages the growth of small, abundant crystals, exploring colour and pattern within this responsive glaze.

These zinc silicate crystals love the glare of this autumn sunlight.
Hope you are enjoying the bright beautiful blue skies.

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Golden light glistening on gentle green grasses.

Embracing the random patterns of nature. Reflected here with these golden crystals in my glaze, glowing in the caught autumnal light.

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Lots of different things going on today.

Preparing pots to be fired at the weekend.

Planning out the kiln pack.

Sanding bottoms of finished pieces.

And the dreaded job of reclaming clay.

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Blue and gold bucket vase.
17 x 14 cm

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Still hanging onto summer sandles.

It’s been a week of making and prepping in the studio.

Slower drying and planning firings for the seasonal change.

What a wonderful surprise and honour to be best in show for The Roddy and Pat James Award for Best Ceramics 2026 @craftfestival Wales.

Thank you so much to Sarah, Susan and Lloyd. X

First image by @thesocialkudos

It’s set up day today.

Looking forward to welcoming you all this weekend. Starts this Friday.

📍Cardigan Castle

📆 11-13th September

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Only 4 more days until @craftfestival Wales.

📍Cardigan Castle

📆 11-13th September

📷 @kelseyjadephotos

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