Rutile and Blue Slipped Zigzag Bud Vase

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Rutile and Blue Slipped Zigzag Bud Vase

$30.00

This handmade ceramic bud vase has a rounded, organic shape with a softly flared rim and a generous belly that gives the small vessel a surprisingly substantial presence. Rich blue and purple glaze moves across warm, earthy tones, while the contrasting blue slipped area on the belly adds an expressive element to the surface.

At 5.5 inches tall, this vase is sized to showcase a few favorite stems without overwhelming them. The combination of its compact proportions, tactile surface, and varied glaze makes it a lovely little accent even when it isn't holding flowers.

Details
The vase stands approximately 5.5" tall and measures about 2.75" across the lip. At the widest part of the belly it's about 3.5", and the base is 2.5" wide. The inner opening at the neck is nearly 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, this bud vase is 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.

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Process
I created this vase on my potter's wheel using Sonora White clay, an off-white stoneware. I flattened the belly on opposite sides of the vase, and painted a patch of blue slip (a creamy blend of clay, water and stain) on either side. A few expressive strokes were added through the slip to create movement, and a little texture for the rutile glaze to flow around. The vase was glazed in golden tan Goldspot glaze on the interior, and transparent Rutile glaze on the exterior.