Rods Slip Textured Wood Fired Jar
Rods Slip Textured Wood Fired Jar
This pretty wood fired jar could be a fantastic sugar bowl or salt cellar, or a cute jewelry box, or a special keepsake container. The wood fired finish on the dark, bare clay and white slip is naturally rich, and very pleasant to touch. On the interior, tenmoku glaze adds some gloss to the rich cocoa colors of the jar. This piece would blend with many types of decor, and would look beautiful sitting out on any countertop, shelf, or table.
The jar stands about 4 inches tall to the top of the lid, and about 3" tall without the lid. It's about 2 2/3" wide measured across the inner opening, and 3.5" wide at its widest point. It holds a cup. All of my pottery is microwave and dishwasher safe.
This jar was thrown on my potter's wheel using a dark stoneware clay. White slip (clay blended smooth with water) was painted around the body and lid, and a jagged brush was drug through the wet slip to create some texture and color variation. The interior was glazed with tenmoku glaze, and the exterior was left bare. This piece was wood fired to cone 12 at the Desert Dragon Pottery Studio in North Phoenix, AZ.
Wood firing pottery is a traditional method where pottery is fired in a kiln fueled solely by wood, resulting in unique colors, textures, and patterns due to the interaction of flame and ash with the clay surfaces. The process infuses every piece with both the warmth of the fire and the community effort involved in firing the wood kiln.













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.