JASPERWARE PORCELAIN
I have long admired the great Wedgwood Jasperware creations of the 18th and 19th Century. They set me on my path to develop unique new ways to produce Jasperware castings that have their own fresh look, independent from Wedgwood’s well-respected Classical designs.
I’ve posted two rows below ~ the top row are examples of their earlier masterpieces. The lower row is of their current “Prestige-ware” line.
George F. Engel
For Wedgwood to replicate my Serenity Medallion they would have to 'lay-on' every white object by hand taking many hours; a task likely avoided today due to difficulty/time/cost factors. I cast my Serenity and Princess Diana roundels in approximately forty minutes. The teaching/learning curve for a worker trained to cast in Jasperware porcelain is easy. Low to moderate skill level is all that is needed. I have to add here that I have had very limited experience glazing THE SPIDER’S LAIR and I find casting Jasperware 1000x easier!
Immediately below are my designs of some ‘FROZEN’ Roundels showing what spectacularly complex, beautiful objects can be created.
George F. Engel
'FROZEN' FIRST FROST Roundel Series Wall Hangings And/Or Coasters With 24K Gold Details Cast In A One-Piece, Open-Faced Rubber Mold (6" Jasperware Porcelain) (4" Christmas Ornament)
'FROZEN' FIRST SNOWFALL Roundel Series Christmas Ornament With 24K Gold Details Cast In A One-Piece, Open-Faced Rubber Mold Jasperware Porcelain (4" Diameter)
Napkin Ring Jasperware Porcelain Cast In A One-Piece, Open-Faced, Wrap-Around Rubber Mold (3.5" Long)
ROSETTE Wafer-Thin Jasperware Porcelain (3" Diameter)
EARRINGS MONTAGE Top Row Left ~ Jasperware Porcelain, Glass Frit And Reticulation Top Row Right ~ Porcelain Plique-à-Jour™ and Reticulation Bottom Row Left ~ Jasperware Bottom Row Center ~ Reticulation Bottom Row Right ~ Porcelain Cloisonné™ All Cast In A One-Piece, Open-Faced Rubber Mold (2.5" Tall)
Classic ISLAMIC DESIGN Coaster Cast In A One-Piece, Open-Faced Rubber Mold Jasperware Porcelain (5" Diameter)
Selection Of JEWELRY PENDANTS And EARRINGS All Cast In A One-Piece, Open-Faced Rubber Mold (¾" To 2.5" Wide)
PEKINGESE DOG EMPEROR Cast In A One-Piece, Wrap-Around Rubber Mold (3" Tall)
PINE CONE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS Jasperware Porcelain Rubber Molded From An Actual Pine Cone (6" Tall) INSET: Plaster Molded Porcelain Cast
DIONYSUS AND HIS PANTHER Roundel Cast In A One-Piece, Open-Faced Rubber Mold Jasperware Porcelain (11" Diameter)
POMANDER Top Half Cast In A One-Piece, Open-Faced Rubber Mold Jasperware Porcelain (3/4" Diameter)
'FROZEN' FIRST SNOWFALL Roundel Series Christmas Tree Ornaments Montage Cast In A One-Piece, Open-Faced Rubber Mold Jasperware Porcelain (4" Diameter)