THIS IS FOR ONE (1) ART MUG

Approximate Measurements: 

3" wide
3.25" tall

Holds 10 oz.

This is for the mug pictured. It is one of a kind. Each mug is hand thrown on the potters wheel, trimmed, refined and then the handle is attached. After that it is decorated, then it dries for a week to 10 days before going into the kiln for the first time. They are fired in the kiln twice and then hand-painted, waxed and glazed.

Mishima technique is what I used to decorate this mug: When the mug body is leather hard (firm yet still soft enough to carve) I draw the outline of the design using a sharp pin tool. Then I filled the lines with black underglaze, allowed it to dry, scraped off the excess glaze with a metal rib, and cleaned it up with a clean sponge. The mugs dried and were buisqued fired (first firing). Then I painted the design with colorful glazes that have a watercolor effect when you layer them. After that I carefully painted wax resist on the design and dipped the mug in a bucket of glaze. The wax keeps other glazes from getting on the design. Finally they were fired a second time to 2200°F. It is a very time consuming process but I thoroughly enjoy it and I just love the results. Each is one of a kind and will not be repeated.

As with all handmade pottery...every piece has its own unique handmade character and may have slightly different sizes, shapes and color variations. I never use molds and make each, one at a time. I always use lead free glaze & high fire in my kiln. All my dishes are food, dishwasher and microwave safe but hand washing is always recommended. Each piece is signed Back Bay Pottery and my initials. 

WRAPPING - Your items come carefully packaged in a Back Bay Pottery Signature gift wrap & a pretty string. Ready for gift giving to yourself or someone you love.