Wood Fired Wide Mouth Mug with Woo Blue and Goldspot Glaze
Wood Fired Wide Mouth Mug with Woo Blue and Goldspot Glaze
Start your morning ritual with a handmade stoneware mug that combines function, comfort, and natural beauty. Wheel thrown and fired in a wood-burning kiln, this ceramic mug features a comfortable hand pulled handle, and a gorgeous atmospheric surface. The effects of flame and ash swirling through the kiln are shown on the bare clay and in the variations of the glaze, making every sip from this cup extra special.
Details
This mug measures 4" tall, and 4" wide across the lip. It holds 10 ounces with room for milk and sugar.
The interior of the mug is glazed in a golden tan glaze, and the rim and top few inches is glazed in woo blue glaze. The bottom 2/3rds of the cup is unglazed, wood fired ceramic, which feels nice to touch. All of my pottery is microwave and dishwasher safe, unless otherwise noted.
Use
This mug is designed for daily enjoyment; ideal for a morning coffee, a cozy cup of tea, or hot chocolate. The wide mouth makes this a perfect cup for dunking cookies.
Process
This pot was thrown on my pottery wheel using BMix clay, a white stoneware. A rubber rib was used to press the swirl shape into the walls of the mug as it spun on the wheel. Once the mug was leather hard (partially dry, wet but firm) I attached and shaped the handle by hand.
This piece was fired in a wood-burning kiln at Desert Dragon Pottery Studio in North Phoenix. Unlike electric or gas kilns, wood firing relies entirely on burning wood to build heat and atmosphere inside the kiln. As the kiln is stoked, flame, ash, and minerals from the burning wood move naturally around the pottery, creating organic surface markings, flashing, and subtle color transitions that cannot be replicated through glazing alone.
The kiln used is a fast-fire wood kiln that reaches temperature in approximately 12 hours. The dynamic nature of wood firing means each piece responds differently to its placement within the kiln, resulting in truly one-of-a-kind works that capture the spontaneity and beauty of the firing process.
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.