Hand painted cherry blossom sake cup.
Details:
~ 3 1/2 inches wide and 2 1/2 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.
Cup is finished with a clear glaze inside and out and fired in an electric oxidation kiln.