Rutile Blue and Brown Swirl Crock
Rutile Blue and Brown Swirl Crock
This rich and warm Rutile Blue and Brown Crock will be a gorgeous addition to any countertop. It's meant to be a spoon crock, or possibly a wine chiller, or maybe a wide vase for a big beautiful bunch of flowers. The possibilities really are endless for a pot like this, it could even be warmed in the oven to make a roll warmer.
The crock stands just under 6 inches tall, and measures 5 inches across the lip. The interior of the crock, and around the top few inches was glazed in Goldspot, a warm golden tan. Rutile glaze was added over the outside, creating a swirl of warm earthy browns, blues and lavenders. Where the 2 glazes are layered, they've produced a pretty band of blue.
All of my pottery is microwave and dishwasher safe, unless otherwise noted.
This piece was made using Rods Bod clay, a brown stoneware clay. A layer of brown iron oxide slip (a blend of clay, water and iron oxide for color) was painted around the outside of the pot using a jagged brush to add texture. The swirl shape was pressed into the pot through the slip texture with a rib tool. The rib was moved upward as the wet pot spun on the wheel, while my fingers pressed out from the inside. This created the dynamic swirl shape.
