hand-blocked diy

Friday, October 11, 2013

I'm loving this DIY by Classic Casual Home where blogger Mary Ann hand-stenciled a wall inspired by for under forty dollars!


And here's how it turned out.


Amazing! This was her inspiration.



Read more here.

agateware

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Are you familiar with agateware? I was not, I'm still just learning about pottery. I saw this while surfing 1st Dibs. Apparently, it is decorated with a combination of contrasting colored clays to mimic agates, gorgoeus. This example is said to be an early piece of Wegwood's work, dates to circa 1770/80.


Another one with fine details.