Blue Slipped and Dented Rutile Bud Vase
Blue Slipped and Dented Rutile Bud Vase
This handmade ceramic bud vase has a softly rounded form that has been intentionally altered with a deep indentation along one side, giving the piece an organic, sculptural character. Blue slip beneath the glaze follows the contours of the altered surface, while the glaze flows and gathers around the indentation, creating a beautiful sense of movement through the blues, lavender, and warm earthy tones.
Standing 5.5 inches tall, this little vase has a graceful silhouette while retaining the tactile, expressive quality of handmade pottery. The combination of the altered form and flowing glaze makes it an interesting little piece to display with flowers or simply enjoy on its own.
Details
The vase stands approximately 5.5" tall and measures about 2.75" across the lip. At the widest part of the shoulder it's about 3.75", and the base is 2.5" wide. The inner opening at the neck is about 1.5" across at the smallest point, small enough for a single bud while having room for a small bouquet.
Use
Designed for displaying a few favorite flowers or individual stems, these bud vases are especially nice for small, loose arrangements, garden cuttings, or a single dramatic bloom. They can also be enjoyed simply as decorative objects – their compact size makes them easy to tuck onto a shelf, bedside table, desk, or other small space.
Process
This vase was wheel-thrown from Sonoran White stoneware. The exterior was coated in a layer of blue slip (a blend of clay, water and blue stain). While it was still wet, a dent was added into the rounded shoulder of the vase, and a few dots of blue slip were added near the top of the dented shape.
After drying and bisque firing, the vase was glazed using Goldspot glaze on the interior. Rutile glaze was used on the exterior, with a little extra glaze was added to the indentation to encourage the glaze to drip. It was fired to cone 10 in reduction, a high-temperature atmospheric firing (around 2350° F) that produces the unique shifts and movement in the glaze.
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.