Amy Swift
@aswiftceramics.bsky.social
Ceramic artist & maker.
Studying MA Ceramics in Stoke-On-Trent.
UPF free cooking that my kids tolerate.
YA Fantasy writer
I love to play with dirt and stuff my face with good food.
ASwiftCeramics@hotmail.com
Studying MA Ceramics in Stoke-On-Trent.
UPF free cooking that my kids tolerate.
YA Fantasy writer
I love to play with dirt and stuff my face with good food.
ASwiftCeramics@hotmail.com
So the results are out.
Sustainable-ish as it was a one-fire glaze on bone dry. ✅
It’s chaotic and inconsistent which is what I want. ✅
1% cobalt was definitely 👍. ✅
Still needs tweaking for what I want but I’m pleased with the direction.
#ceramics #clay #cobalt #pottery #potter #experiment
Sustainable-ish as it was a one-fire glaze on bone dry. ✅
It’s chaotic and inconsistent which is what I want. ✅
1% cobalt was definitely 👍. ✅
Still needs tweaking for what I want but I’m pleased with the direction.
#ceramics #clay #cobalt #pottery #potter #experiment
February 17, 2026 at 10:17 PM
We go on holiday at stupid o’clock tomorrow and had a whole loaf to get through. So I did the only sensible thing and drowned it in garlic and chive butter, stuffed with mozzarella and baked.
Do I feel ill? Yes.
Was it worth it? Also yes.
#baking #cooking #cheese #garlic #cooksofbluesky #bread
Do I feel ill? Yes.
Was it worth it? Also yes.
#baking #cooking #cheese #garlic #cooksofbluesky #bread
February 14, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Oh gosh 😅 we’ve got a runner!
Bigger glaze catcher needed! That’s going to take some grinding off 😬 anyone got some good tips?
#ceramics #porcelain #copper #vase #potter #pottery #tips #pottersofinstagram
Bigger glaze catcher needed! That’s going to take some grinding off 😬 anyone got some good tips?
#ceramics #porcelain #copper #vase #potter #pottery #tips #pottersofinstagram
February 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Oh gosh 😅 we’ve got a runner!
Bigger glaze catcher needed! That’s going to take some grinding off 😬 anyone got some good tips?
#ceramics #porcelain #copper #vase #potter #pottery #tips #pottersofinstagram
Bigger glaze catcher needed! That’s going to take some grinding off 😬 anyone got some good tips?
#ceramics #porcelain #copper #vase #potter #pottery #tips #pottersofinstagram
The fibreglass shell is cured. We’ve sawn it into a non-lethal shape, sanded it smooth and cracked it open. The clay has been removed and it’s been thoroughly cleaned. It will finally be siliconed this week!
Then just all the other blummin bits to do.
#ceramics #casemould #fibreglass #resin
Then just all the other blummin bits to do.
#ceramics #casemould #fibreglass #resin
February 12, 2026 at 8:31 PM
The fibreglass shell is cured. We’ve sawn it into a non-lethal shape, sanded it smooth and cracked it open. The clay has been removed and it’s been thoroughly cleaned. It will finally be siliconed this week!
Then just all the other blummin bits to do.
#ceramics #casemould #fibreglass #resin
Then just all the other blummin bits to do.
#ceramics #casemould #fibreglass #resin
Transparent over metal vase close up. Think we had a fair bit of brass and and copper in there!
I’m not happy with the application. It’s too stiff, thought it would run but it was the most well behaved glaze ever.
So it’s going back in once I decide how to ‘fix’ it.
#ceramics #glaze #porcelain
I’m not happy with the application. It’s too stiff, thought it would run but it was the most well behaved glaze ever.
So it’s going back in once I decide how to ‘fix’ it.
#ceramics #glaze #porcelain
February 11, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Transparent over metal vase close up. Think we had a fair bit of brass and and copper in there!
I’m not happy with the application. It’s too stiff, thought it would run but it was the most well behaved glaze ever.
So it’s going back in once I decide how to ‘fix’ it.
#ceramics #glaze #porcelain
I’m not happy with the application. It’s too stiff, thought it would run but it was the most well behaved glaze ever.
So it’s going back in once I decide how to ‘fix’ it.
#ceramics #glaze #porcelain
Found a new job to despise - sanding resin infused fibreglass. 💯 do NOT recommend.
Did get one metal vase glazed and in the kiln.
Made another metal press-mould which I reckon you can give me a hand for 😉
#ceramics #porcelain #metal #clay #vase #glaze #potter #pottery #pottersofbluesky
Did get one metal vase glazed and in the kiln.
Made another metal press-mould which I reckon you can give me a hand for 😉
#ceramics #porcelain #metal #clay #vase #glaze #potter #pottery #pottersofbluesky
February 9, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Found a new job to despise - sanding resin infused fibreglass. 💯 do NOT recommend.
Did get one metal vase glazed and in the kiln.
Made another metal press-mould which I reckon you can give me a hand for 😉
#ceramics #porcelain #metal #clay #vase #glaze #potter #pottery #pottersofbluesky
Did get one metal vase glazed and in the kiln.
Made another metal press-mould which I reckon you can give me a hand for 😉
#ceramics #porcelain #metal #clay #vase #glaze #potter #pottery #pottersofbluesky
An emotional day calls for one thing.
A plate of Yorkshire Puddings and a pot of beef gravy for dipping.
Just missing the toad.
#food #foodsky #baking #yorkshire #cook #cooking #comfortfood
A plate of Yorkshire Puddings and a pot of beef gravy for dipping.
Just missing the toad.
#food #foodsky #baking #yorkshire #cook #cooking #comfortfood
February 6, 2026 at 6:05 PM
An emotional day calls for one thing.
A plate of Yorkshire Puddings and a pot of beef gravy for dipping.
Just missing the toad.
#food #foodsky #baking #yorkshire #cook #cooking #comfortfood
A plate of Yorkshire Puddings and a pot of beef gravy for dipping.
Just missing the toad.
#food #foodsky #baking #yorkshire #cook #cooking #comfortfood
Fibreglass outer case complete.
Once cured the clay will be removed and silicone inserted into the gap for a complete outer shell.
Time is not on my side… mildly panicking. At least I have my press mould to turn to and more metal shards.
#ceramics #fibreglass #silicone #clay #mould #artist
Once cured the clay will be removed and silicone inserted into the gap for a complete outer shell.
Time is not on my side… mildly panicking. At least I have my press mould to turn to and more metal shards.
#ceramics #fibreglass #silicone #clay #mould #artist
February 6, 2026 at 10:38 AM
She’s out! She’s gorgeous.
Now for the magic of glaze to reveal what metal we actually have. How and where to apply 🤔
#ceramics #porcelain #vase #pottery #pottersofbluesky #potter #metal #clay
Now for the magic of glaze to reveal what metal we actually have. How and where to apply 🤔
#ceramics #porcelain #vase #pottery #pottersofbluesky #potter #metal #clay
February 4, 2026 at 4:07 PM
She’s out! She’s gorgeous.
Now for the magic of glaze to reveal what metal we actually have. How and where to apply 🤔
#ceramics #porcelain #vase #pottery #pottersofbluesky #potter #metal #clay
Now for the magic of glaze to reveal what metal we actually have. How and where to apply 🤔
#ceramics #porcelain #vase #pottery #pottersofbluesky #potter #metal #clay
The case mould saga continues…
The outer shell has begun! I went for fibreglass and silicone over plaster for longevity and weight.
Today we covered each block mould in clay then got half the fibreglass done.
Finishing off tomorrow.
#ceramics #plaster #clay #fibreglass #resin #mould #potter
The outer shell has begun! I went for fibreglass and silicone over plaster for longevity and weight.
Today we covered each block mould in clay then got half the fibreglass done.
Finishing off tomorrow.
#ceramics #plaster #clay #fibreglass #resin #mould #potter
February 3, 2026 at 8:07 PM
I love mixing in random metal sweepings from the Uni’s metal workshop into porcelain.
Currently unfired, It’ll bisque with a wonderful black speckle but only reveals its true story with glaze.
What will we have? Only silica and heat will tell…
#ceramics #porcelain #metal #clay #pottery #potter
Currently unfired, It’ll bisque with a wonderful black speckle but only reveals its true story with glaze.
What will we have? Only silica and heat will tell…
#ceramics #porcelain #metal #clay #pottery #potter
January 31, 2026 at 9:08 PM
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January 30, 2026 at 11:16 PM
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I’ve been really overwhelmed lately and don’t know where I’d be without my amazing partner.
To top it all off he tackled our unpredictable beast of an oven to make me triple filling cinnamon buns from scratch.
@lordmartinolsen.bsky.social you are my ❤️
#food #baking #comfortfood #dessert #foodsky
To top it all off he tackled our unpredictable beast of an oven to make me triple filling cinnamon buns from scratch.
@lordmartinolsen.bsky.social you are my ❤️
#food #baking #comfortfood #dessert #foodsky
January 29, 2026 at 7:03 PM
I’ve been really overwhelmed lately and don’t know where I’d be without my amazing partner.
To top it all off he tackled our unpredictable beast of an oven to make me triple filling cinnamon buns from scratch.
@lordmartinolsen.bsky.social you are my ❤️
#food #baking #comfortfood #dessert #foodsky
To top it all off he tackled our unpredictable beast of an oven to make me triple filling cinnamon buns from scratch.
@lordmartinolsen.bsky.social you are my ❤️
#food #baking #comfortfood #dessert #foodsky
The preliminary glaze bomb experiment worked! It’s great when a really random and out there idea comes together 🥰
I’m going to try different liquids and I need to fire to determine colour %. But it’s a damn good start!
#ceramics #glaze #experimental #pottery #potter #clay
I’m going to try different liquids and I need to fire to determine colour %. But it’s a damn good start!
#ceramics #glaze #experimental #pottery #potter #clay
January 26, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Birmingham; the Black Country; Brum gets a pretty bad rap here in ol’ Middle England.
“Yam alright, Bab?”
I am when I get to spend the day looking at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.
The buildings alone 🤩🥰
*Black Country = coal
#birmingham #art #museum #gallery #blackcountry #architecture
“Yam alright, Bab?”
I am when I get to spend the day looking at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.
The buildings alone 🤩🥰
*Black Country = coal
#birmingham #art #museum #gallery #blackcountry #architecture
January 23, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Birmingham; the Black Country; Brum gets a pretty bad rap here in ol’ Middle England.
“Yam alright, Bab?”
I am when I get to spend the day looking at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.
The buildings alone 🤩🥰
*Black Country = coal
#birmingham #art #museum #gallery #blackcountry #architecture
“Yam alright, Bab?”
I am when I get to spend the day looking at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.
The buildings alone 🤩🥰
*Black Country = coal
#birmingham #art #museum #gallery #blackcountry #architecture
6 C soup with pulled gammon.
My kids only shed a few protest tears before succumbing to this ‘bowl of sunshine’.
Served with homemade sourdough crackers 🤤
#food #foodsky #soup #winterrecipe #recipe #cook #cooking #baking #sourdough
My kids only shed a few protest tears before succumbing to this ‘bowl of sunshine’.
Served with homemade sourdough crackers 🤤
#food #foodsky #soup #winterrecipe #recipe #cook #cooking #baking #sourdough
January 22, 2026 at 6:38 PM
6 C soup with pulled gammon.
My kids only shed a few protest tears before succumbing to this ‘bowl of sunshine’.
Served with homemade sourdough crackers 🤤
#food #foodsky #soup #winterrecipe #recipe #cook #cooking #baking #sourdough
My kids only shed a few protest tears before succumbing to this ‘bowl of sunshine’.
Served with homemade sourdough crackers 🤤
#food #foodsky #soup #winterrecipe #recipe #cook #cooking #baking #sourdough
Productive day!
Good mould finished - in to dry for a test cast before it goes to block moulding.
Glaze bomb test set up. Very excited to see if it works!
First press mould is out.
Metal infused casts out ready for temp testing.
#ceramics #clay #plaster #earthenware #pottery #potter
Good mould finished - in to dry for a test cast before it goes to block moulding.
Glaze bomb test set up. Very excited to see if it works!
First press mould is out.
Metal infused casts out ready for temp testing.
#ceramics #clay #plaster #earthenware #pottery #potter
January 21, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Do I regret starting this case mould? Perhaps. But it’s an interesting process if not incredibly long…
Day 2 - we are almost complete with the good quality mould needed for the block mould needed for the case mould 🥵
#plaster #clay #ceramics #vase #model #mould #pottery #potter
Day 2 - we are almost complete with the good quality mould needed for the block mould needed for the case mould 🥵
#plaster #clay #ceramics #vase #model #mould #pottery #potter
January 20, 2026 at 9:03 PM
You thought the plaster saga was over… think again dear followers.
We are going for a case mould. A mould for moulds! First time the uni has ever taught a student to make one so dats cool.
Viva l’industrie!
#plaster #ceramics #mould #vase #pottery #potter #pottersofbluesky #femaleartist
We are going for a case mould. A mould for moulds! First time the uni has ever taught a student to make one so dats cool.
Viva l’industrie!
#plaster #ceramics #mould #vase #pottery #potter #pottersofbluesky #femaleartist
January 19, 2026 at 8:37 PM
You thought the plaster saga was over… think again dear followers.
We are going for a case mould. A mould for moulds! First time the uni has ever taught a student to make one so dats cool.
Viva l’industrie!
#plaster #ceramics #mould #vase #pottery #potter #pottersofbluesky #femaleartist
We are going for a case mould. A mould for moulds! First time the uni has ever taught a student to make one so dats cool.
Viva l’industrie!
#plaster #ceramics #mould #vase #pottery #potter #pottersofbluesky #femaleartist