Wood Fired Woo Blue and Orange Flashing Slip Vase
Wood Fired Woo Blue and Orange Flashing Slip Vase
This wood fired vase combines warm, earthy tones with cool blue glaze for a striking, organic look. The lower portion of the vase is rich with the vibrant orange and cream tones of the orange flashing slip, while the blue and purple glaze gathers around the upper section and flows downward, creating a beautiful transition between the two.
With its tall, gently curved shape and generous opening, this vase has a simple silhouette that lets the variations of the wood firing and glaze take center stage. The finished surface is full of subtle movement and color, making this a distinctive piece for displaying a favorite bouquet or enjoying simply as an object on its own.
Details
The vase stands approximately 7.5 inches tall and measures about 4 inches wide at the belly. The lip spans roughly 3.25 inches across, with an inner opening of about 2 inches, and the base measures approximately 2.75 inches wide. Its proportions make it especially well-suited for smaller arrangements. All of my pottery is dishwasher safe for easy cleanup.
Use
Perfect for fresh flowers, dried stems, or simple foraged arrangements, this vase’s narrower opening helps support and shape a bouquet. It also works beautifully as a standalone decorative piece, where the natural variation from the wood firing can be appreciated from every angle.
Process
This vase was wheel thrown using BMix clay. A thin layer of orange flashing slip was painted around the belly of the vase to create the vibrant orange variations around the body. After drying and bisque firing, the vase was glazed on the interior with Goldspot glaze, and around the rim and down the neck in Woo Blue glaze. The belly of the pot was left unglazed.
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.