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.
Leader
love it ……..
Food Hunter
I love chocolate cake…and if this is the best one ever I think I need to bake one. Thanks
Deanna
Thanks for sharing your info with us all. I enjoyed reading about her and agree the slip casting is very pretty and impressive.
Diane
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)
Ethan @ tastesbetterwithfriends.wordpress.com
Love seeing new things like this and it’s even sustainable using old bottles! By the way, expect many more invites to weddings now!
Shush-mi
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 :)
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is
Alyssa’s work is beautiful!
jenny
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!
Dana
I love Alyssa Ettinger’s stuff. I have wasted countless hours perusing her stuff on Etsy!
robyn
I love your blog’s new banner. It reminds me of storybooks from when I was a little girl.
Emi
these are amazing- great find! Perfect for decorating my new apartment!!