LeeU Posted July 3, 2018 Report Share Posted July 3, 2018 I posted a mug before-my favorite for the monrning java was made by some one else. Here are my own that I use. These were gas-fired, ^10 a long time ago. The handles are largish, to fit my hand. I don't make mugs anymore. Got bored with cylinders, got bored with handles, and gave 'em all away. So these 2 are all that are left. I made the glazes myself, and made the clay body myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawnhar Posted January 2, 2019 Report Share Posted January 2, 2019 My current mug is one I made a couple of months ago. The rim is a bit thick but still better than any of the mass manufactured mugs we own. Every time I make mugs I hope one of them might replace this one, but not happened yet, got close the last batch though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liambesaw Posted January 2, 2019 Report Share Posted January 2, 2019 Nice, don't know how I missed this thread! Here is mine, I don't know why I like it. It's small (Keurig small fits), and the handle is a little bit too far from the body for my liking. But I love the shape and the way the glaze breaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Posted January 2, 2019 Report Share Posted January 2, 2019 When I was first learning ceramics at MassArt a decade ago, I played around with some unusual handle shapes that I found more ergonomic than traditional ones - I prefer to use all my fingers if possible. Attached are a few examples - I like the T-handle best and I've included a coiled version that I call leechware for obvious reasons - but do realize that isn't the best marketing term I really enjoy the handle attachment, and find these guys much more fun to work with than traditional coils, and are fast to make by cupping your hand. I initially had them vertical, but rotated a few to make it even easier to grab and lift. My next favorite is the pistol grip and I used this very early piece at home for many years. The carpenter handle one is such a voluminous vessel that it should properly be termed a stein - I did do a few that were shorter and more attractive, but don't have images handy. I sold a few, probably to wives and girlfriends. I created a press mold for all three types to keep weight down. The full-hand mug is a one-off piece that I spent an obscene amount of time on, and it just sold at the MA Holiday Sale. The Candice Methe is my current home mug, and I like this traditional handle as I can get two fingers in with ease, and it has good balance - not to mention design. Due to the flared bottom it holds much more coffee than I should drink - a full pint. What I really hate are those dainty little cups that you can only get one finger in, and memories of those are probably what drove me to try other - perhaps more masculine - approaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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