buckeye Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 I only drink coffee from fall to spring and have only made a few mugs in the past so after getting some work done early I threw a few coffee mugs. I love this forum, I was reading posts in another section lastnight about mugs so It gave me the idea to make a few. I would love to see pictures of some of the mugs others here have made, I need some inspiration and Ideas! Here is a picture of my coffee mug. It is one of the first things I made after getting my wheel, little rough but it works great and fits my hand perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TypicalGirl Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Not a great photo, but I played with some nice porcelain a few months ago and threw this mug. I just love it and use it every danged day. Its one of the few pieces I'm sentimental about. Currently I'm working on a mug series. Again, on hold in the greenware stage till I get my new kiln (hopefully next week). I *think* this link is public: https://www.facebook...842583da&type=1 I started the series specifically to refine my handles. I think a handle that's easy on both the hand and the eye is the key to a really good mug and this excersise taught me the relationship between both considerations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeye Posted October 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Not a great photo, but I played with some nice porcelain a few months ago and threw this mug. I just love it and use it every danged day. Its one of the few pieces I'm sentimental about. Currently I'm working on a mug series. Again, on hold in the greenware stage till I get my new kiln (hopefully next week). I *think* this link is public: https://www.facebook...842583da&type=1 I started the series specifically to refine my handles. I think a handle that's easy on both the hand and the eye is the key to a really good mug and this excersise taught me the relationship between both considerations. thank you for the pic and link to your others, I really like your mugs, very awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JBaymore Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 One of my mugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TypicalGirl Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 One of my mugs. Lovely mug John - really inspires me to work harder. Is it wood fired? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JBaymore Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Thanks for the kind words. Yes, everything I do is wood fired.........except for the overglaze enameled parts. Noborigama kiln. best, ...............john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OffCenter Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 The handle really is comfortable. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeye Posted October 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 The handle really is comfortable. Jim Nice mugs everyone and thanks for sharing! I made 7 mugs today in between my work stuff, I made some really tall mugs, couple will turn out pretty nice (at least I think so) but I struggle with handles.. hate putting handles on anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pres Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 The handle really is comfortable. Jim Nice mugs everyone and thanks for sharing! I made 7 mugs today in between my work stuff, I made some really tall mugs, couple will turn out pretty nice (at least I think so) but I struggle with handles.. hate putting handles on anything When I first started pulling handles in the early 70's I snuck into the studio at the college one weekend and pulled handles relentlessly sticking them on to everything imaginable-the sink, the tables, slob cans-you get the idea. Pulled maybe a hundred and fifty handles in one morning, but got the idea down well. Imagine the surprise of seeing these on a Monday morning in a locked studio! Oh well-we were much younger then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OffCenter Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 I know you'd never guess it from the mug above, but one of my favorite things is pulling handles. Just make sure the clay is very plastic and practice, practice, practice. In the picture below the sake server and the earthy mug are mine but the white mug is by Mike Jabbur. Now, that is a beautiful handle. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeye Posted October 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 I know you'd never guess it from the mug above, but one of my favorite things is pulling handles. Just make sure the clay is very plastic and practice, practice, practice. In the picture below the sake server and the earthy mug are mine but the white mug is by Mike Jabbur. Now, that is a beautiful handle. Jim My problem isnt so much pulling the handle as it is getting the right size for the piece I am putting it on, where to put it, making it fit the pot etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~janie Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 I am facinated by cups of all sorts. I am always interested to see how one will make a handle, for to me, that is the most important part. Next comes the lip, then the foot. I can remember when a cup priced at 25.00 was shocking to me, but now I am surprised if I find a good cup for that price. What amazes me is that my non-potter husband is o.k. with it too; as long as it has a wonderful handle, a smooth lip (not too thin, not too thick), and an attractive foot. He has watched me struggle to learn how to pull handles. I like all these mugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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