Purple Rutile Mini Chalice
Purple Rutile Mini Chalice
This handmade ceramic mini chalice has a graceful, elevated shape, with a rounded cup set on a tall, gently flared foot. The layered Purple and Rutile glazes creates a beautiful transition from rich cobalt blue at the rim through soft blue and lavender tones on the body, with the softly textured surface adding even more depth and variation.
Small enough for a special pour but substantial enough to feel like a little piece of sculpture, this mini chalice is an unusual and versatile addition to a handmade pottery collection. The taller pedestal gives it an especially elegant presence, making it just as enjoyable to display as it is to use.
Details
The cup stands nearly 5.5" tall, and measures 3" wide at the lip. At the base, it measures nearly 3" across, and it holds 6 ounces of liquid. All of my pottery is microwave and dishwasher safe.
Use
This mini chalice is a versatile little cup that can be used for a small pour of your favorite beverage, such as espresso, wine, spirits, or another special drink. Its size could also make it useful for a small dessert, dipping sauce, or other little treat.
Process
This cup was thrown on my potter's wheel using BMix clay, a smooth white stoneware. The small cup was thrown first, and partially dried to leather hard (wet but firm). The cup was then reattached to my wheel upside down, and a wet ring of clay was attached. The tall foot of the cup was thrown from the fresh ring of clay.
After drying and bisque firing, the interior of the cup was glazed in Goldspot glaze, a golden tan. The lip and top exterior was glazed in Emily Purple. Then the entire exterior was glazed in a transparent layer of Rutile. This piece was fired to cone 10 in a reduced oxygen atmosphere.








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.