Woo Blue and Rutile Pedestal Bowl
Woo Blue and Rutile Pedestal Bowl
This handmade ceramic pedestal bowl combines a generous, gently curved bowl with a sturdy raised foot, giving it a low, sculptural profile. Deep blue and purple tones cover the exterior, with subtle variations and flashes of lighter color that become especially apparent as the surface catches the light. Inside, the glaze opens up into warm golden-brown tones, creating a beautiful contrast with the darker exterior.
At 9 inches across and 4 1/4 inches tall, this is a substantial bowl with plenty of presence on a table or shelf. The wide, open form makes it feel both functional and sculptural – a piece that can be enjoyed for its beautiful surface even when it's not in use.
Details
This bowl measures a bit over 9" across the rim, and it stands 4.25" tall. At the base of the foot, it measures 6" across. The foot accounts for about 1.25" of the bowls total height.
Use
The generous size and wide, open shape make this pedestal bowl wonderfully versatile. Use it as a serving bowl for salads, fruit, snacks, or other foods, or as a decorative bowl for displaying seasonal objects, flowers, or other treasures. Its raised foot gives it a little extra presence, making it especially nice as a centerpiece or focal point on a table, counter, or shelf.
Process
This piece was thrown on my potter's wheel using Sonoran White stoneware clay. After the bowl was thrown, I let it dry partially to 'leather hard'. I then flipped the bowl over and reattached it to the center of the wheel. I then added a wet ring of clay to the bottom and threw the stem directly off the upside down bowl.
After it was dried and bisque fired, the bowls interior was glazed in Goldspot glaze, while the exterior and lip was glazed in Woo Blue glaze, a deep blue glaze that breaks to a rich brown over texture. A second layer of Rutile glaze was applied over the rim and outer bowl, up to the foot, adding some glossy swirls of lavender blue. This piece was fired to cone 10 in an oxygen reduced atmosphere.










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.