Cate Ranieri CeramicsFront Royal, Virginia

Selected pieces

Past work

Photos from the studio, the kiln, and the market table, 2019 to today. For current availability, see the shop.

Cate Ranieri Ceramics market table of handmade porcelain pottery
Market day: the full table, ready for the R Cellars Advent Market, December 2021
Handmade porcelain crucifix, glazed and kiln-fired
Porcelain crucifix, wrapped as a bridal shower gift straight from the kiln
Sculpted porcelain crucifix in progress
First of the crucifix line, sculpted by hand in 2021
Handmade porcelain holy water fonts
Holy water fonts, a studio staple for years
Holy water fonts being glazed with wax resist
Glazing day: satin matte over slip-trailed detail, protected with wax resist
Layered glaze shallow porcelain bowl
Shallow bowl with layered glaze, straight from the kiln
Porcelain pieces fresh out of the kiln
Fresh out of the kiln: glaze colors revealed
Hand-carved porcelain candlesticks
Carved candlesticks, kept clean and simple over complex forms
Porcelain mugs with hand-pulled handles
Mugs: every handle pulled and attached by hand
Marbled porcelain jewelry
Finished marbled porcelain jewelry
Aqua and pink porcelain earrings
Spring earring styles in aqua and pink
Handmade porcelain earrings
Porcelain earrings, a Front Royal Valentine favorite
Handmade porcelain Christmas gift pieces
Last-minute Christmas pieces, December 2019
Selection of handmade porcelain from a studio sale
Studio sale selection, December 2020
Porcelain work in progress on the studio bench
Back in the studio: work in progress on the bench

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