Description
I made Taos Butterfly Vase on the potter’s wheel from stoneware clay with a full round form that draws to a narrow and graceful neck.
And I call the glaze for this pot,”Taos”, a technique I developed over many applications of combining four glazes: Floating blue, copper green, cream rust, and red gold. First floating blue, usually on the upper “slightly more than half” of a vertical pot like this one. Next, copper green goes on the bottom portion. Then, cream carefully poured from the green upward, crossing into the blue. Woo hoo! Now we’re having fun! I dip just 1/4 of the top of the in the red gold because it doesn’t take much to get this glaze running. Also, I trail the glaze across the body and daub the red gold here and there, which will fire out like “blooms”.
There you have it! The kiln will meld them all together with a consistent but one of a kind magic! Lately, the ends of the red gold trails have been firing out in tips of golden light.
Taos Butterfly Vase makes a stunning focal point in any home. Adorn a niche. Accent a shelf or table top. Use with long stem flowers. Use as a pouring vessel. Or simply feast your eyes on the fascinating form and color. Makes a great wedding, anniversary, house warming, or anytime gift!
Fired to 2200 degrees F. Yes, it is water tight. Sits flat and is stable
11.5” High X 7.5” diameter at widest point
See also Taos Vase
