Description
Joshua Tree Manhandle Mug is an ode to Joshua Tree National Park: Its red gold matte glaze a reference to the desert; the green overlapping glaze a nod to the Joshua Tree. Like all my mugs, I made Joshua Tree Manhandle Mug on the potter’s wheel from stoneware clay and pulled the handle directly from the pot. Thumb rest added for comfort. I give the handle plenty of space for all sizes of hands.
After each mug has been trimmed, handled, and dried, I fire them to “bisque”. Then I prep and glaze each mug. I start with a dip into the red gold glaze bucket, head first. I tend to leave 1/4″ or so at the bottom because the red gold glaze likes to move sometimes! Next I line each mug with a copper green glaze that I make. And for the final touch I dip the top 1/4 of the mug in the same copper green glaze. The green glaze ‘bleeds’ into the red gold, creating added interest.
Use for hot or cold beverages, fired stoneware holds temperature longer than those slip cast, mass-produced mugs. Makes a great gift for birthday, house warming, holidays and even to say “Thank You!”
I trimmed the bottom flat, no foot. Holds the temperature, so drink hot or cold beverages in your new mug.
I fire to 2200 degrees F so use your stoneware mug in the microwave or dishwasher.
4.75″ High. 14 oz capacity
See also Taos 16 oz
