HarryThePotter Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Hello ceramic artists! I am making a new type of mug and it will need a silicone ring at the bottom. I'm unsure of what people think about it... I'm hoping I can get honest opinions about it from all of you. Here's a link to the survey that literally takes 49.3 seconds. It also has a picture of the ring. Feel free to share it if you want! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8N5T89Q Thanks! -Harry EDIT: the mug has a heating element underneath and the silicone is needed for making it water tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 What is the point of the ring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinite Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 I think it's quit pretty. But what is the use of this ring? Never seen it before.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pres Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 I really can not see enough on the one Photo to see the mug and make any sort of proper decision. Does the silicone ring hold in a glass or otherwise transparent area? What does the form look like? So many questions, but not a good representation of your mug. best, Pres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayaldridge Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 I don't think this survey is really about silicone rings, or mugs. But I'm a cynic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Fireborn Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Need more pictures to take the survey, I don't even know whats going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryThePotter Posted April 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Thank you for the responses! What if I told you it helped to measure the temperature of the liquid inside of the mug? Would the ring still keep you from buying the mug or would it somehow make it ok? Can you tell me about your feelings about it? Again, honest answers appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 I would consider it a future point of failure. Plus I'm not sure why I need to know the temperature of the mug contents, when I can just taste it. Seems like a solution to a problem that isn't really a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Fireborn Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 How can you see a ring on the bottom with a bunch of dark coffee in it? I am still confused as to what this is for? Not trying to be a meany or anything, but if you want good opinions you should explain the product better so we can understand what your offering, right now its a ring in a cup? No one knows anything else about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhPotter Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 OK, If the ring tells us what temperature the liquid is, does it send a message to our cell phone, twitter, facebook, and on and on ,on,on... What is the purpose if not to alert us? Besides the ring looks like a lost condom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 I honestly doubt I would buy a hand made mug with that in the bottom. I may not bee the target though as I am not into knowing things like temp of my coffee beyond tasting it like Neil said. I am wondering if this is a class phych assignment to gauge reactions :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callie Beller Diesel Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 I'm not bothered by a silicone ring, as long as it has a clearly defined and valid reason for being there. Checking the temperature isn't valid in my head, but I'm not a coffee or tea snob where things like that matter. But I agree that it will be a point of future failure. Function to me does matter, and there are enough disposable gadgets in the world. I don't like buying things that I think will break too soon, or not be super useful before they do. I will qualify this by saying I am highly suspicious of advertising, sales pitches and unnecessary consumerism in general. (I am aware of the irony of me doing the shows that I do and holding these beliefs.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 Test the public, make your mugs, insert the silicone ringx and try it out ..café??may give it a whirl for you. I wouldn't buy it. prob. end up swallowing it if it worked loose. Like to stir, unimpeded, my cuppa. Alters the morning sounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 Not a big ring fan or little ring fan The mug looks slip cast and vey plain Does it heat coffee or tell you to stop drinking? Does it tell you when the tea is done steeping or sound an alarm when it's just right to drink temp wise? I need more info before looking on why and what I,m looking for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryThePotter Posted April 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 Thank you for more honest feedback. The thing I mentioned about temperature was hypothetical. Actually this mug has a heating element underneath and the silicone is needed for making it water tight. I have modified the survey and added more colors to the ring. Perhaps some might be tastier than the grey I showed? Or perhaps not? https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8N5T89Q -Harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 If the silicone keeps water in it will fail with washing in a short life cycle -that is its not going to make buyers happy for long once it does leak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryThePotter Posted April 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 Mark C.Will it always fail? Could you tell me what this statement is based on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Bridge Pottery Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 Do like the Chinese and just plug the mains directly into your drink Could the ring be removed and use the ceramic base to transfer the heat and mould the bottom so no seal is needed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdobay Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 I think I am with many of you. I would really need to see pictures that showed the whole mug, not just a top down view.. In terms of the ring, I think if it has to be there then you might as well make it look deliberate and not try to hide it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bciskepottery Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 So, you've got a thermal thingy in the mug base that uses a sensor in the silicon dot to keep the mug contents hot/warm. 1. How durable is the silicon button? Is it a gasket that would age and degrade? Is the silicone permanently affixed to the mug? 2. Will it withstand dishwasher (and what will the dishwasher hot water and heat drying cycle do to the life expectancy of the seal and button)? 3. Will it withstand being put in microwave to heat water? 4. Will the silicone button withstand being hit by a spoon while stirring, etc.? 5. Does it keep the liquid the same temperature as when first poured into the cup or does it allow it to cool? It is not necessarily about aesthetics but also about function. Short answer, not of interest. Easier ways to keep your mug contents hot than going hi-tech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzine Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 Short answer, not of interest. Easier ways to keep your mug contents hot than going hi-tech. Indeed. My wife uses the simple method of, using a well insulated mug/ reheating with the microwave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryThePotter Posted April 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 Do like the Chinese and just plug the mains directly into your drink Could the ring be removed and use the ceramic base to transfer the heat and mould the bottom so no seal is needed? Wow that was scary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 Silicone will fail gripping on a ceramic surface. It will not hold up to use. It will leak sooner than later That's what I meant by saying it's not going to work well over time. Glues that will work better are not food safe as far as I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rae Reich Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 Silicone will fail gripping on a ceramic surface. It will not hold up to use. It will leak sooner than later That's what I meant by saying it's not going to work well over time. Glues that will work better are not food safe as far as I know. I have made dots of GE clear silicone on the feet of my mugs since the 70's. It has remained secure against dishwashers and microwaves on mugs I have been using since then. Some other brands discolor to a yellowish color but remain secure also over the years. However, it is not proof against a determined assault by an exacto blade or a small child. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Min Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 I have made dots of GE clear silicone on the feet of my mugs since the 70's. It has remained secure against dishwashers and microwaves on mugs I have been using since then. Some other brands discolor to a yellowish color but remain secure also over the years. However, it is not proof against a determined assault by an exacto blade or a small child. equating the destructive power of an exacto blade with a small child, love it, LOL (did you know my kids when they were younger?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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