Cabeço is a stoneware sculpture inspired by traditional Portuguese puppets. It was made using ballast and the pinching method of shaping. The finish was created with scraped manganese oxide, glazed at 1050°C.

Length 27 cm
Width 21 cm
Height 21 cm

These two hand shaped stoneware vessels were created using the 'obvara' firing process, which means they were heated to 850°C, removed from the heat and then dipped into a specific yeast mixture before being dunked in water for rapid cooling. The technique originated in Eastern Europe around the 12th century and gives stunning effects to Teresa’s vases, inspired by the texture of lichens on stones found in the Portuguese mountains.

Length 27 cm
Width 21 cm
Height 21 cm

This stoneware vase was modelled by combining distinct pieces of ceramics, or in her own words, through 'collage'. It was glazed using the Raku technique of low firing.

Length 12 cm
Width 12 cm
Height 13 cm

Hand shaped by pounding and squashing the clay, this vessel has subtle colours achieved with high temperature firing. Teresa’s aim in crafting this stoneware vessel was to recreate the effect of moss on tree trunks.

Length 14 cm
Width 14 cm
Height 19 cm

Hand shaped using the coil building technique, this stoneware vase has a subtle texture achieved by scraping the surface. The piece was fired at 1250°C.

Length 13 cm
Width 13 cm
Height 20 cm