Rutile and Goldspot Planter with Drainage
Rutile and Goldspot Planter with Drainage
This bold and beautiful ceramic planter will add some cheer to any space. Wheel-thrown and finished in a golden tan and rutile blue glaze combination, this planter combines functionality and beauty. Two built-in holes allow for healthy drainage, and the attached saucer protects your surfaces.
Details
This planter stands 4.25" tall and 5.25" wide at the lip. The base is about 4.25" wide, and the interior of the planter is unglazed. Two drainage holes - each about the size of my fingertip - are built into the narrowed base to promote healthy drainage.
This stoneware planter features a layer of rich Goldspot glaze under a layer of Rutile glaze, a combination that dances around the form. Its swirled silhouette and integrated drainage plate make it as practical as it is elegant.
Use
Perfect for small houseplants, herbs or succulents. Designed for indoor and outdoor use, the planter can work well on a patio or porch. Or it can be a pretty addition to any windowsill, shelf, or desk.
Process
I threw this planter on my pottery wheel using Sonoran White clay, a white stoneware. 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. After drying the piece was bisque fired, then the rim and top inch was dipped in Goldspot glaze. A dip of Rutile glaze was applied to the lip and entire outside, while most of the interior was left unglazed. This piece was reduction fired to cone 10.