Hand painted cherry blossom sake cup.
Details:
~ 2 3/4 inches wide and 2 inches tall
~ Tapers in at the waist and cradles your fingers nicely
~ Clear glaze
~ Food, dishwasher, and microwave safe
My process:
I make this sake cup on the potter's wheel. After it has been trimmed and had some time to dry, I apply a red slip to the inside of the cup and a white slip on the outside. This gives me a vibrant canvas to paint red cherry blossoms on. A clear glaze inside and out finishes the cup and it is fired in an electric oxidation kiln.