Violet Rose Stemmed Smoothie | Cocktail Cup chicago pottery My teacher could easily have

My teacher could easily have said that I should try a more simple forms

Inside flared rim is glazed in a slightly metallic bronze

Made from marbled clays

With a larger pot like this the base is allowed to firm and dry a bit to support the weight of the remaining coils- the process of building can stretch over two days

a second version 30 years later

Violet Rose Stemmed Smoothie | Cocktail Cup chicago pottery My teacher could easily haveCocktail cups are a slightly larger form, and the imagery of a moon reflecting in over a body of water with a rose encircling really shines on this piece. Glazed in a Celestial Blue which breaks with warm caramel undertones on the outside, and a dark lapis blue on the inside. Cup makes for a classy cocktail or smoothie experience. Sold singly Hand painted and carved. Holds 18 20 oz. About 8. 5 h x 3. 75 w Exposed raw clay is fine sanded.