Blue and Tan Rutile Planter with Drainage
Blue and Tan Rutile Planter with Drainage
This handmade ceramic planter has a dramatic, sculptural shape, with a deep cobalt blue glaze that contrasts beautifully with the lighter blue and earthy tones around the rim. The piece is wheel-thrown from Rods Bod clay and fired to cone 10 in reduction, creating a rich, layered finish that gives this planter plenty of character. Its flared opening and integrated drip catcher make it both a striking display piece and a functional home for your favorite plant.
Designed with drainage in mind, this planter has drainage holes and an attached drip catcher plate to collect excess water. It’s a lovely way to showcase a small houseplant while adding a splash of handmade color to a windowsill, shelf, or plant display.
Details
This planter stands 5.75" tall, and measures 5.75" across the lip. It's approximately 4.5" wide at the base. The interior depth is about 5.5", with the bottom 1.75" narrowed to create some height. The pot includes two drainage holes, each about the size of a large bean, which drain into the attached plate.
Use
This planter makes a beautiful addition to a sunny windowsill, desk, or bookshelf. It’s suitable for indoor or outdoor use, making it a great option for a patio or porch. It's well-suited for houseplants, succulents, cacti, or herbs.
Care
All of my pottery is dishwasher safe.
Process
This planter was made on my potter’s wheel using a dark stoneware clay called Rods Bod. A swirl was added to the wet form to give the shape movement and texture. A drainage galley was thrown around the bottom of the pot, and two drainage holes were added at the base. The entire exterior and saucer were glazed with my So Blue glaze, except for the rim. A pop of Rutile glaze was added to the rim, to create a swirl of tans, purples and blues. The interior is unglazed.
This piece was fired to Cone 10 in reduction at Desert Dragon Pottery in North Phoenix.











This one-of-a-kind wood fired mug combines rich purple glaze with a deeply textured brown surface, creating a beautiful contrast between glossy color and earthy texture. The organic, ridged surface gives the mug a tactile quality that makes it especially enjoyable to hold, while the deep blue-purple glaze adds a bold pop of color around the upper portion.
At approximately 12 ounces, this mug is a comfortable size for coffee, tea, or your favorite everyday drink. Like all of my pottery, it is made by hand and designed to be both beautiful and functional.
Details
The mug stands around 4.75 inches tall, and just over 3 inches across the lip. They hold around 12 ounces, and all of my pottery is microwave and dishwasher safe.
Use
Perfect for your morning coffee or afternoon tea. The slip textured body and generous handle make these mugs comfortable to hold and a joy to use. These mugs have a narrowed neck that will to help keep the heat inside your cup.