Desert Moonshine Bottle and Cups - 001

This set made of wild clay and clay miner in Southern California, titled Moonshine Bottle and Cups, presents a truly rustic and organic aesthetic, very similar to the raw aesthetic of the desert. The bottle has an asymmetrical, handcrafted shape, with a slight bulge at the top, adding character to its form. The white glaze, made with local rocks and ashes has been applied sparingly, accentuating certain areas and giving a soft contrast against the rough clay body. The cups echo this rugged look, with a similar coarse texture and uneven, rounded rims.
 
You’re not stuck with using moonshine btw, I use a similar set for many of my natural boozy concoctions.  Great for sharing a drink with a friend or someone you love. 

Mixed techniques - Wheel, hand build and stones tools.

Glaze made with Mojave desert "chalk" ground by hand using my molcajete (stone grinder) and mixed with oak/pine ashes. 

Clay is a mix of mountain dirt (Valyermo) and commercial clay. Both the bottle and cups are food safe.

Fired at Cone 6 - 2200°F (1200°C) in my electric kiln.
 
Approximate dimensions:
 
Bottle
Diameter: 3.75 inches – 9.5 cm
Height: 4.5 inches – 11.5 cm
Weight: 13 oz (373 gr) 
 
Cups
Diameter: 2.5 inches – 6 cm
Height: 1.5 inches – 4 cm
Weight: 3 oz (85 gr) 
 
Don't forget to read the section about pottery care.
 
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