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 mug started with an embossing plate I made using Hellobore Flowers from my garden. The image that remains after glazing is quite ethereal and delicate. The bottom of the mug has an embossing of Nettles from Discovery Park in Seattle. They may sting, but they are tasty and nutritious!
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 mug started with an embossing plate I made using Hellobore Flowers from my garden. The image that remains after glazing is quite ethereal and delicate. The bottom of the mug has an embossing of Nettles from Discovery Park in Seattle. They may sting, but they are tasty and nutritious!
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.
