About the service
I am a potter and specialize in something many ceramicists overlook — bases for table lamps. Each base begins with a piece of chamotte or porcelain clay, centered on the wheel, and is hand-stretched to the exact shape we agree upon: a tall cylinder, a squat rounded vase, a silhouette tapered at the neck, a "double gourd" form — any profile that suits your interior. I don't cast from molds, so no two bases ever come out exactly identical, and that's the point — you get a genuine handcrafted piece, not a factory blank with sprayed glaze on top.
The work begins with a short conversation about scale, space, and lighting style. I clarify the socket size and shade holder, the shade diameter, and whether the lamp will stand on a narrow console or become the centerpiece of a large surface. For a non-standard order, I first stretch a trial form, then the final piece, work it at the leather-hard stage and let it dry slowly to avoid cracks: thick-walled forms like lamp bases require patience, not hurrying.
Each base undergoes bisque firing, is covered with glaze, and fired again to stoneware temperature (cone 6 or cone 10, depending on the clay composition), so the surface becomes durable, safe, and easy to clean. I offer a wide range of finishes: matte earthy tones, glossy celadons and blue hues, reactive glazes with runs and color breaks, speckled ceramic surfaces, or pure satin white if you want the piece to blend into the interior rather than dominate it. Combinations of two glazes are also possible for a more layered effect.
I prepare the electrical opening myself before shipping: I drill the bottom and channel through the base with a diamond bit for a standard cord and threaded nipple, so any electrician or lighting shop can assemble the lamp in minutes from a ready kit. If it's more convenient for me to install the wiring myself — cord, socket, switch — I'll do that too, just let me know at the start of your order.
The production time is usually one to two weeks depending on the drying and firing schedule — ceramic cannot be rushed in the kiln. I ship in double packaging with secure padding against shifting and photograph the finished piece before sending so you have an exact image of the form and glaze. I can make a single unique base or a matching pair for bedside tables, as well as a small batch for a boutique or interior design project — cost depends on size and glaze complexity, I calculate the price before starting work.
The work begins with a short conversation about scale, space, and lighting style. I clarify the socket size and shade holder, the shade diameter, and whether the lamp will stand on a narrow console or become the centerpiece of a large surface. For a non-standard order, I first stretch a trial form, then the final piece, work it at the leather-hard stage and let it dry slowly to avoid cracks: thick-walled forms like lamp bases require patience, not hurrying.
Each base undergoes bisque firing, is covered with glaze, and fired again to stoneware temperature (cone 6 or cone 10, depending on the clay composition), so the surface becomes durable, safe, and easy to clean. I offer a wide range of finishes: matte earthy tones, glossy celadons and blue hues, reactive glazes with runs and color breaks, speckled ceramic surfaces, or pure satin white if you want the piece to blend into the interior rather than dominate it. Combinations of two glazes are also possible for a more layered effect.
I prepare the electrical opening myself before shipping: I drill the bottom and channel through the base with a diamond bit for a standard cord and threaded nipple, so any electrician or lighting shop can assemble the lamp in minutes from a ready kit. If it's more convenient for me to install the wiring myself — cord, socket, switch — I'll do that too, just let me know at the start of your order.
The production time is usually one to two weeks depending on the drying and firing schedule — ceramic cannot be rushed in the kiln. I ship in double packaging with secure padding against shifting and photograph the finished piece before sending so you have an exact image of the form and glaze. I can make a single unique base or a matching pair for bedside tables, as well as a small batch for a boutique or interior design project — cost depends on size and glaze complexity, I calculate the price before starting work.
