Rutile Blue Textured Swirl Mug
Rutile Blue Textured Swirl Mug
Start your morning ritual with a handmade stoneware mug that combines function, comfort, and timeless design. Wheel-thrown on the potter’s wheel, this ceramic mug features a golden tan interior and a rutile blue swirl exterior.
Sized at 12 ounces, it’s perfect for coffee, tea, cocoa, or any favorite beverage. Each mug features a slip textured spiral form and a hand-pulled handle that feels sturdy and comfortable in the hand.
Details
Each mug measures about 4.5" tall and 3.25" wide at the lip, all holding 12 ounces. Made from durable cone 10 B-Mix stoneware, this mug is microwave and dishwasher safe for everyday use.
Choose from Style A, Style B, or Style C. All mugs are essentially the same size and design, but each has its own unique swirl and glaze variations, making every piece one-of-a-kind.
Use
This mug is designed for daily enjoyment – ideal for a generous morning coffee, a cozy cup of tea, or hot chocolate. Its weight and balance feel good in the hand, while the wide lip and comfortable handle make it a pleasure to use.
Process
Each mug is thrown on my potter's wheel using Bmix clay, a white stoneware. While still wet, I applied a brown iron oxide slip (a liquid clay mixture) to the exterior. A ragged brush was dragged through the slip as the cup spun on the wheel, and then a rubber rib was used to press the swirl texture into the design. After bisque firing, the interior and lip were glazed in Goldspot, a warm tan, while the outside was finished in rutile glaze – a transparent layer that breaks into soft blues and lavenders around the ridges of the slip.
