Oil Cruets

$54.00

This oil cruet is comfortable to use and beautiful on the counter. The stopper is stainless steel.

The oil cruet was thrown on the potter’s wheel and then finished when partially dry. After a bisque firing to 1900 degrees, glazes are applied and then the cruet is fired a second time to over 2100 degrees. The cruet is made of stoneware clay and is microwave- and dishwasher-safe without the stopper.

The oil cruet holds approximately 16 ounces.

Size: 3″ wide x 9″ tall (including stopper).
The clay and glazes are lead-free and food safe.

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Description

One Acre Ceramics is owned and operated by the Gelsanliter’s in Michigan.

Thomas Gelsanliter began working with clay in the 1990s in Alexandria, VA and received his MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art. He worked as a moldmaker as well as a production manager at Motawi Tileworks in Ann Arbor, MI for nearly 9 years. Thomas’ designs are influenced by historical furniture, industrial plate ware, architecture, and classic Arts & Crafts and folk art iconography.

Sarah Gelsanliter has been working with clay since 1992. She worked as a production potter at Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan for 10 years. She has taught ceramics classes and workshops at Yourist Studio, Pewabic Pottery, and the Ann Arbor Art Center. Sarah spent a year living in Japan, visiting studio potters throughout the country, and traveling to Korea, China, and Thailand. Her work is influenced by Asian art, Japanese brushwork and Arts & Crafts design.

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Color

Yellow & Red, Blues