Well, I guess this website thing got away from me. I had the best of intentions of sharing some thoughts on more of a regular schedule. But then I get busy throwin’ and forget all about the computer. Clay doesn’t mix very well with the electronics I guess.
Anyway, I’ve been pulling some handles for mugs. I like to keep them pretty simple. Pull them into a nice size strap, curl them up on a drying board, and let them firm up. Then I attach them to the mugs when both are firm enough to squeeze together without squishin everything and sticking to my fingers. Nothing too fancy to put them together. If they are both about the same moisture level I may put a little slip on one side and press them tight.
Simple, but I don’t mind if they all have a little character. I don’t want all my mugs to look like they came off a factory line.
Heres a couple mugs drying out looking real pretty in the mornin light.
These ones are a little fancier than I usually make. But I’m trying something a little different. More of a young trendy style for a young lady at a coffee shop. Saw some at the local place a little while ago and thought they were worth tryin something new.
Well, I guess I’ll sign off for now. I’ll see if I can get some more thoughts typed out. And get my old phone to take a few decent pictures.
