Each of my mugs starts out with a clay slab that I have imprinted with one of my custom textures. No two are exactly the same. They are handmade in my home studio in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle and high fired in my kiln powered by solar energy.
This one has a carving of Green Herons in a wetland. My childhood home in Michigan inspired this mug. When I visit my parents there we spend a lot of time bird watching and the Green Heron is a shy bird. I am always delighted when I see them. I carved each detail into a linoleum block which took many hours but was so worth it in the end!
The bottom of this mug has a fun surprise too, a beaver sitting on a lodge.
The handle of this mug is hollow which keeps it nice and lightweight.
Mug measures 4 inches tall and 3.5 inches across and holds 16- 18 ounces of your favorite beverage.
After the mug is constructed, I let it sit until it is bone dry. I then apply an underglaze wash over the entire piece. When that is dry, I gently remove the underglaze to leave it only in the recessed areas to emphasize the texture. The piece then goes through its first firing (bisque). It is then rinsed, the bottom waxed, and the entire piece dipped in a food-safe clear glaze. It is dishwasher and microwave safe.
Each of my mugs starts out with a clay slab that I have imprinted with one of my custom textures. No two are exactly the same. They are handmade in my home studio in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle and high fired in my kiln powered by solar energy.
This one has a carving of Green Herons in a wetland. My childhood home in Michigan inspired this mug. When I visit my parents there we spend a lot of time bird watching and the Green Heron is a shy bird. I am always delighted when I see them. I carved each detail into a linoleum block which took many hours but was so worth it in the end!
The bottom of this mug has a fun surprise too, a beaver sitting on a lodge.
The handle of this mug is hollow which keeps it nice and lightweight.
Mug measures 4 inches tall and 3.5 inches across and holds 16- 18 ounces of your favorite beverage.
After the mug is constructed, I let it sit until it is bone dry. I then apply an underglaze wash over the entire piece. When that is dry, I gently remove the underglaze to leave it only in the recessed areas to emphasize the texture. The piece then goes through its first firing (bisque). It is then rinsed, the bottom waxed, and the entire piece dipped in a food-safe clear glaze. It is dishwasher and microwave safe.
