Wood Fired Planter with Woo Blue Glaze
Wood Fired Planter with Woo Blue Glaze
A rustic wood fired ceramic planter to warm-up any space. Wheel-thrown on the potter’s wheel and wood fired to a gorgeous blend of browns, tans and neutral blues, this planter combines functionality and beauty. Two built-in drainage holes allow for healthy plant growth, and the attached saucer protects your surfaces.
The extra tall foot and rich, warm wood fired clay surface make this planter a lovely addition to any windowsill, shelf, or desk.
Dimensions
This planter is approximately 4.25” wide at the lip, 5” wide at the base, and 4.5” tall. The piece Includes two drainage holes which empty into the attached saucer.
Use
Perfect for succulents, herbs, or small houseplants. The narrowed foot can be filled with rocks, to keep the soil and roots well drained. Designed for indoor or outdoor use.
Process
Made on the potter’s wheel with stoneware clay. A thick layer of white slip (clay watered down and blended smooth) was painted around the belly of the pot. The piece was glazed in Woo Blue glaze, but only on the top inch. The rest of the planter was left unglazed. The wood fired atmosphere provided the color variations and surface texture on the bare brown clay and white slip.
Wood firing pottery is a traditional method where pottery is fired in a kiln fueled solely by wood, resulting in unique colors, textures, and patterns due to the interaction of flame and ash with the clay surfaces. The process infuses every piece with both the warmth of the fire and the community effort involved in firing the wood kiln.
This piece was wood fired at the Desert Dragon Pottery Studio in North Phoenix, AZ.
