Rutile and Emily Purple Swirl Crock
Rutile and Emily Purple Swirl Crock
This vibrant Rutile and Emily Purple Swirl Crock will be a gorgeous addition to any countertop. It's meant to be a Spoon crock, or possibly a wine chiller, or maybe a wide vase for a big beautiful bunch of flowers. The possibilities really are endless for a pot like this, it could even be warmed in the oven to make a roll warmer.
The crock stands just under 6 inches tall, and measures 5 inches across the lip. The interior and around the top few inches is glazed in Emily Purple, a strong regal Purple. Rutile glaze was added over the entire outside, creating a swirl of soft yet vibrant purples and blues.
This piece was made using cone 10 BMix clay. A layer of brown iron oxide slip (a blend of clay, water and iron oxide for color) was painted around the outside of the pot. The swirl shape was pressed into the pot with a rib, and the rib was moved upward as the wet pot spun on the wheel.
