This mug is my traditional barrel shape. It always has a grey/white interior. It varies in size, sometimes holding as much as a two cup measure of liquid.
New Firing: barrel shaped mug.
It was so much fun to open this firing. The reduction made the forest greens especially pleasing. Reduction during the firing requires the kiln to be short on oxygen bringing out the iron in the clay body. High fire stoneware is oven proof, dishwasher safe and safe for all foods.
This funnel shaped mug has a green interior.
New Firing: Mug
To make a functional mug that feels good and lasts for 15 – 20 years is a challenge. It must be light weight with walls and floor of even thickness so that it can take thermal shock as boiling water is poured into it. I hope to demonstrate the steps in making this mug.
Pottery pieces of the day: handmade mugs
In addition to Acadia’s birches, the very old and very tall birch tree behind my studio inspires me. I think of it as I create shapes on my potters wheel. Every piece I make is thrown individually. The walls of this 8″ x 7″ vase were thrown, then cut off at the base and stretched from a round to an oblong shape. A floor was rolled out, cut and attached. A window was cut out and replaced, and handles were added.
Pottery piece of the day: Birch tree window vase
The Great Meadow Loop is a 2 mile easy trail that leaves from the village of Bar Harbor and returns. It goes around the golf course, across streams and through woods. You pass by the Jesup Path trailhead. The Jesup Path leads to my favorite birches.
Pottery piece of the day: Birch tree pitcher
Handmade forest green stoneware vase
Living and hiking in Acadia National Park on the coast of Maine is a gift. Every trail has its very own personality. I am attracted to the birch trees. The Jesup Trail near Bar Harbor is one of my favorites. When I return to my studio, birches are on mind.
Pottery piece of the day: Birch tree mug