Silica crucibles containing an inner layer which is substantially pure and substantially bubble-free and methods for making such crucibles. The inner layer is also substantially stable against roughening and spot devitrification. The inner layer is formed by making a web structure which is then converted to a continuous layer, thereby minimizing or eliminating bubble formation. The inner layer is also formed using a gettering agent which getters alkaline and alkaline-earth elements while the inner layer is formed. The alkaline and alkaline-earth elements are gettered on an innermost portion of the inner layer which is later removed, leaving an inner layer with relatively few impurities. When used in a CZ-crystal growing process, the inner surface of the crucible remains smooth and substantially no bubbles grow in the inner layer.