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CUSTOM MADE
Tables
These tables were made for private clients. I developed a clay body able to withstand extreme shrinkage stress, allowing for the forming of large seamless slabs. This clay body is also a version of the high contraction soda clay body I developed over a four year period, described this article: Ceramics Monthly. 
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​José Rodrigo
An old-school metalsmith from Madrid, the highly talented Spanish-Canadian José Rodrigo designed and hand hammered all the 
metal work. He had an impeccable, lyrical touch, and I am grateful to have known him, and to have made many collaborations with him over the years.
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Many Moons 18 D x 26i H in.

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​Romanesque ​ 34 Lx 22 Wx 26 H in.

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​Tablet table 26 L x 14 W x 26 H in

PictureOceana 32L x 14W x 26H in




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​Star & Cross 26 x 26 x 26 in

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Leaf Table 31 L x 14 W x 26 H in.

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Music

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At the Canadian Craft Museum, the inimitable Sal Ferreras (right) is playing  the "water drum" which we made in collaboration. When the metal rods are struck, they produce different tones depending on the level of water in the vessel. I am playing an Udu drum which I made using Neriage technique; one of the many types of instruments I made for and with musicians, both local and international.
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Udu drum, pit-fired terracotta, 12in H. Photo: S.Bonn

Interior Features
Theses pieces are designed in collaboration with clients, interior designers, and architects.
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Interior ceramic plaque 28Lx14W in. 6 in relief
PictureTable top, soda glaze, 22Lx 16W in.
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Wall-mounted light sconsce, 19 in H x 10 in W, Photo: J.Carter

ADDRESS PLAQUES​​
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Unit numbers designed for condominium developments. Click over image.
12x5 in / 30x12 cm
8x6 in / 20x15 cm
12x5 in / 30x12 cm
12x5 in / 30x12 cm
9x7 in / 23x18 cm
11x6 in / 28x15 cm

Miscellany
​The following pieces were made, often in multiples, for weddings, film sets, or private collections. 
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Horse Monument 45 in/ 115cm H
Ram's Head 18"/45 cm L
Fan vase, 9" / 23 cm H. Photo: M.Rafla
Donny's Jug, 12in/30cm H
Beer Stein, 20cm/8" H. Photo: M.Rafla
Beer Stein, 20cm/8" H. Photo: M.Rafla

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