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 was made with an embossing plate that I made out of clay using flowers from my neighborhood walks and my own garden. I used a large Allium flower for this embossing plate. The mug also has a cozy hollow handle.
Mug measures 2.75 inches tall and 3 inches across at the opening and holds 9 ounces. Perfect if you like a smaller cup of coffee that stays nice and warm.
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.
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 was made with an embossing plate that I made out of clay using flowers from my neighborhood walks and my own garden. I used a large Allium flower for this embossing plate. The mug also has a cozy hollow handle.
Mug measures 2.75 inches tall and 3 inches across at the opening and holds 9 ounces. Perfect if you like a smaller cup of coffee that stays nice and warm.
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.
Dishwasher and Microwave safe
