Description
Like all my mugs, I made Verde Barrel 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 copper green glaze bucket. I tend to leave a swath of bare clay. Next I dunk the mug on the bare clay swath, overlapping with the green on either side. 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 cream glaze creating added interest.
I call this glaze prep Verde.
Use Verde Barrel Mug 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.
5″H. 16 oz
See Also Joshua Tree Manhandle Mug
