Babs Belshaw Ceramics

Dreaming of a little bit of sunshine to gently flow through the studio window whilst I drink tea and create.

New studio. Summer 2020. @TheBlackheathPottery

[Babs Belshaw Ceramics @babsbel]

A crystal.
A beautiful thing. Round with two halos, these things are addictive I will never forget my first crystal firing, I stuck everything to the shelf but the excitement was overwhelming! It still is exciting to see what has grown in the kiln but a… https://t.co/gxzgt4sJHz

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I promise you all that homemade lasagne cooked in a dish you made yourself (after the first one cracking in the kiln) is the best lasagne ever. @babsbel Thank you for believing in the lasagne dish!

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Cinnamon & coffee rolls warm from the oven this morn 🤤 adapted from @bonappetit #Sohla recipe. Made only more enjoyable sitting on a @babsbel plate 💙

[Babs Belshaw Ceramics @babsbel]

Sea air is good for the soul and mind.

#staypositive #dogslife

[Babs Belshaw Ceramics @babsbel]

Spent a day organising. New shelves and boxes. Keeping busy #StaySafe

[Babs Belshaw Ceramics @babsbel]

@UlsterCeramics thank you so much. I lost my wheel clip probably 2years ago. Today I finally found a replacement. No more left foot covered in slip!

#thelittlethings

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Niblo is making sure I stay healthy and demands I entertain him in exchange... cats 🤷🏼‍♂️

[Babs Belshaw Ceramics @babsbel]

Short video of my process.

https://t.co/aKcpZJ57Mn

[Reuters @Reuters]

Acrobatic ballerinas in parachute-like gowns twirled at the Paris debut of Satoshi Kondo, Issey Miyake's new designer

[Babs Belshaw Ceramics @babsbel]

Dreaming of a little bit of sunshine to get back making plates.
These take a long time to dry and flip over ready for finishing, my studio is currently in a basement in damp Northern Ireland.
But I spy some warmth coming in in the next few days so sat… https://t.co/JJ0iFKEE0q

[Babs Belshaw Ceramics @babsbel]

It takes about 3 weeks from start to finish to make one of these. Yesterdays handle video is the final making stage, then it sits to dry for a week before its first firing. Then its base is dipped in wax then glaze (this is my pale blue, also can come in… https://t.co/6ofBLiXbS6

[Babs Belshaw Ceramics @babsbel]

Small cobalt crystal bud vase.
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#modernceramics #ceramicist #wheelthrownpottery #handthrown #makerslife #supportmakers #shopsmallbusiness #ceramicsart #studiopottery #potterswheel #ceramiclicious #loveceramic  #ceramicdes… https://t.co/WYSI5FEn8a

[Babs Belshaw Ceramics @babsbel]

Medium sized turquoise crystal vase.
This weather is amazing for drying pots. Just about ready to start my third batch. The distance memory of working in the winter with blue hands compared to today is crazy! .
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#moderncera… https://t.co/KRnHYu7X5d

[Babs Belshaw Ceramics @babsbel]

This deep pool is such a dreamy colour, reminding me of a Mediterranean sea, wishing I was lying on the beach somewhere instead of a noisy train right now!
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#modernceramics #ceramicist #wheelthrownpottery #hand… https://t.co/PY0pAABuKu

[Babs Belshaw Ceramics @babsbel]

Some older work I found in a box whilst moving things around in the studio now,
has a new home in a recently redecorated guest room window. .
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#modernceramics #ceramicist #wheelthrownpottery #handthrown #makerslife #supportmak… https://t.co/r11m4yLRg0

[Babs Belshaw Ceramics @babsbel]

A collection of plates still available on my website. This summer solstice light is dreamy! .
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#modernceramics #ceramicist #wheelthrownpottery #handthrown #makerslife #supportmakers #shopsmallbusiness #ceramicsart #studiopo… https://t.co/BcmVHsZ9H5

[Babs Belshaw Ceramics @babsbel]

Small vase drying on top if the kiln.
I'm loving this shape at the moment, really nice to turn a narrow foot into.
I think this guy will get some dark blue crystals once fired! .
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#modernceramics #ceramicist #wheelthrownpotte… https://t.co/JQtAx95AQA

[Babs Belshaw Ceramics @babsbel]

Oh hi.
New hair got me feeling fresh, after 2 years of blonde hair I felt a change coming.
In the background is a glimpse of a new batch of vases cant wait to crystal them. .
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#advancedselfie #modernceramics #cer… https://t.co/V25AXrGTcC

[Babs Belshaw Ceramics @babsbel]

Here a new freshly trimmed vase.
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I had such big plans for these last three days (my only working time on babs belshaw ceramincs at the minute)
I was going to make cups, plates huge things.
But in reality I cleaned the studio, sent some parcels (s… https://t.co/DEEbAOT5vX