Description
I made Verde Wine Cups on the potter’s wheel using a tan stoneware clay. Deliciously shaped to fit in the hand with impressions or dimples in either side of the cups for a comfy, firm grasp.
I use a leather strip to roll the lip of clay from the interior to the exterior plane after I throw each cup. Liquid flows smoothly over the rim because this “line” directs the flow of liquid.
After each cup is trimmed and dry, they go through the first firing, called bisque. After the cups are prepped for glazing, I dip parts of each cup in the copper green glaze that I make. Then I dip across the bare parts with a cream rust glaze that I make. The areas where the two glazes overlap create a third element to the surface. These patches remind me of cactus. I call this glaze treatment, ‘verde’, for green. And then I fire the cups to 2200 degrees.
Fill with holiday cheer! Perfect for egg nog, cocoa, cider, or mulled wine. Great for serving wine for any occasion. I use cups like these for coffee with no problem. Heating in the microwave is safe, simply allow the cup to cool before handling.
Midnight Canyon Wine Cups are sold in pairs. Gift to partners, couples, roomies, sisters, bros, or singles (because you always need a second cup for company). Or split the pair and cover two gifts!
They make a great gift for wedding, holidays, housewarming, birthday, or just to say “thank you”.
3.5″ H 10 oz capacity
See also Purple Rain Wine Cups
