Sandy Pearl Planter with Attached Drainage Saucer
Sandy Pearl Planter with Attached Drainage Saucer
This wheel-thrown ceramic planter adds a natural, easy charm to any space. Finished in a sandy Pearl glaze with a glossy band of blue and lavender Rutile around the rim, it balances soft color with everyday function. Two built-in drainage holes help keep plants healthy, while the attached saucer protects your surfaces.
Details
This planter measures approximately 3.75" tall and 4.75" wide at the lip, with a base about 4" wide. The interior is left unglazed. Two drainage holes - each about the size of a fingertip - are built into the narrowed base to promote proper drainage.
The surface features a layer of Pearl glaze, a sandy tan that breaks into glossy lavender-blue where it thickens. A dip of Rutile glaze around the rim enhances those soft, luminous tones. The gently swirled form and integrated saucer make this piece as practical as it is beautiful.
Use
Ideal for small houseplants, herbs, or succulents. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, it works just as well on a patio or porch as it does on a windowsill, shelf, or desk.
Process
This planter was thrown on my pottery wheel using Sonoran White, a white stoneware clay. A subtle swirl was added to the wet form to create movement and texture. A drainage gallery was thrown into the base, and two drainage holes were added.
After drying, the piece was bisque fired, then glazed in Microcrystal Pearl. Rutile glaze was dipped along the rim, while most of the interior was intentionally left unglazed. The planter was then reduction fired to cone 10.
