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Pretty. Pretty Things.

May 8, 2010 by Joy the Baker 27 Comments

Pretty Things

You and me?  We always talk about yummy things.  Today we need to talk about pretty things.

These beautiful porcelain creations are the work of Alyssa Ettinger.  Alyssa makes pretty things with her hands… let me explain.

Alyssa makes these beautiful porcelain Ball jar and the small little sweater inspired votive holders using a process called “slip-casting”.  It’s all about casting found objects in ceramic and then casting them in liquid porcelain.  Liquid porcelain people…. don’t let me get my hands on liquid porcelain…. I’d porcelainize every cupcake I could get my hand on.  I’m not kidding. 

Alyssa has found old bottles at antique stores and NYC dumps, and created something pretty, delicate, and new.  My favorite are these sweater vases…. absolutely gorgeous.

I love that beauty can inspire artists to make new out of old.
I love when pretty things glow.
I love that something as simple as a Ball jar can be transformed by the hands of an artist into something special.

also… I love bourbon… which has nothing to do with anything at all.

I’ve got a lot of weddings to go to this summer.  Every couple is getting a sweater vase…. yea… they’re pretty lucky.  

Check out Alyssa’s work. Care and beauty ooze from the art she creates.  She makes pieces to be cherished… and that’s saying a lot these days.   

Pretty Things
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  1. Leader

    July 13, 2010 at 7:30 pm

    love it ……..

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  2. Food Hunter

    May 11, 2010 at 2:34 pm

    I love chocolate cake…and if this is the best one ever I think I need to bake one. Thanks

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  3. Deanna

    May 11, 2010 at 11:16 am

    Thanks for sharing your info with us all. I enjoyed reading about her and agree the slip casting is very pretty and impressive.

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  4. Diane

    May 11, 2010 at 5:18 am

    How funny I had to read your blog from Cali to find out about something so lovely about 5 miles from where I live! (I am anxiously awaiting my 3 NY milk bottles that I will fill with daisies from the Greenbelt)

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  5. Ethan @ tastesbetterwithfriends.wordpress.com

    May 9, 2010 at 10:49 pm

    Love seeing new things like this and it’s even sustainable using old bottles! By the way, expect many more invites to weddings now!

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  6. Shush-mi

    May 9, 2010 at 3:36 pm

    I fell flat on my face this weekend…im soo blue and my face hurts. I baked a cake to try and ease the hurt and ate icecream from the tub.

    These pretty things are lovely and made me smile :)

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  7. Jessica @ How Sweet It Is

    May 9, 2010 at 3:32 pm

    Alyssa’s work is beautiful!

    Reply
  8. jenny

    May 9, 2010 at 2:29 pm

    those are sooo neat!!!! thanks for letting us know about them :D

    and I love your header as well……..and the fact you love Bourbon. I think you are my most favorite online person ever!

    Reply
  9. Dana

    May 9, 2010 at 11:04 am

    I love Alyssa Ettinger’s stuff. I have wasted countless hours perusing her stuff on Etsy!

    Reply
  10. robyn

    May 9, 2010 at 12:00 pm

    I love your blog’s new banner. It reminds me of storybooks from when I was a little girl.

    Reply
  11. Emi

    May 9, 2010 at 9:06 am

    these are amazing- great find! Perfect for decorating my new apartment!!

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