Handmade tree mug w/matte teal glazed interior.
Details:
~ Measures: 4 inches tall and 3 inches wide at the rim
~ Capacity: 9 oz apx.
~ Wavy rim
~ Matte Teal glaze inside
~ Matte Teal glaze inside
~ Food, dishwasher, and microwave safe
My process:
I make this mug on the potters wheel and once the rim is dry enough to support itself, I turn it over and trim the bottom. Then while it is still very wet, I apply a light green slip to newsprint paper that is transferred on to the pot. Then I strategically transfer on white slip and layers of it to create the trees. After it comes out of the first firing, I apply a black wash for an antiquing appearance to the outside of the mug and a matte teal glaze to the inside. Then mug goes back in the kiln the for its second and final firing. After it comes out of the glaze kiln, the outside of the mug is then wet sanded for a super smooth finish.