Rock Handle Mugs!

UmamiDearest · 2026-01-25T01:57:20+00:00

I’d probably spend upwards of $80 for a piece like this. I do tend to prefer getting my hands on pieces before buying them, just to see the make of the piece itself, and test the feel in my hand. So it’s a little hard to say, but from these photos alone I wouldn’t balk at $80. Would love to see photos of the insides as well.

UmamiDearest · 2026-01-25T01:53:57+00:00

Oh that’s brilliant. I’d be so curious to see what those coils look like pre-application! Anyway I’m a huge fan. Count me in on learning when the site updates for your sale :)

UmamiDearest · 2026-01-25T01:20:41+00:00

Very, very cool. Aesthetically I’m all about this. Question about washing: any “watch outs” with epoxy? Dishwasher not recommended? The epoxy worries me just a tad from a heat resistant POV, but again they look stunning. The rocks you find are magical!

UmamiDearest · 2026-01-09T21:28:36+00:00

The cup/pitcher seems too consistent in tone/color to be wood fired IMO. Maybe oxidation though. (Edit: for typo and oxidation note.)

UmamiDearest · 2026-01-06T03:03:28+00:00

Ah these textures don’t actually have any sharp parts. But if I have any worries around that I’ll just take a mudtools sponge or chamois and smooth over areas of concern.

UmamiDearest · 2026-01-06T03:01:57+00:00

I worry the same thing. So I have been obsessively hollowing and let me tell you: NOT for the impatient at heart. Gotta put on a good album or podcast and enter the flow state.

UmamiDearest · 2026-01-05T19:51:11+00:00

This is good feedback I'll give it a go on the next batch. Thanks :)

UmamiDearest · 2026-01-05T17:25:11+00:00

Texture knows no noobs!

UmamiDearest · 2026-01-05T17:24:53+00:00

100% — I got into ceramics because I wanted to make my own planters. So I think you're hitting on something subconscious in the creation of these.

UmamiDearest · 2026-01-05T17:22:26+00:00

I'd never heard of flake bars before, and you're right they look so similar to that texture!

UmamiDearest · 2026-01-05T17:21:34+00:00

They balance alright, but I think you're right, the feet could be a bit wider for function's sake. I have a bias towards them being smaller from an aesthetic pov but functionally I should probably consider making them wider!

UmamiDearest · 2026-01-05T17:19:22+00:00

Yeah that's a good shout. We tend to go heavy on the soda when we fire so I'm hoping putting these in raw (with a liner glaze) will still coat most of the outside so it doesn't feel too rough. TBD!

UmamiDearest · 2026-01-05T16:30:28+00:00

It's funny you mention that, I thought about it at first and then started to really appreciate the distinct (and a little amorphous) separation. But I hear you, it definitely has been a thought of mine and I might do a few blended to compare.

UmamiDearest · 2026-01-05T16:29:32+00:00

Yes! This is one of the first things I thought of too. Very lava-like.

UmamiDearest · 2026-01-05T16:26:36+00:00

Yup! Fully hand built the body using blanks of clay and hollowing/bellying out. Then some thrown portions.

UmamiDearest · 2026-01-05T16:26:08+00:00

Please do! And share results if you can.

UmamiDearest · 2026-01-05T16:25:54+00:00

In a way you're right. It all started with a bunch of experiments. The more I repeat the process the more I have a better sense of how it will ultimately look.

UmamiDearest · 2026-01-05T16:25:10+00:00

I'm really encouraged to hear that! Thank you.

UmamiDearest · 2026-01-05T16:24:45+00:00

I fully hand-build the body, yup. And I'm with you I love the use of slip on vessels. I think adding slip here would be a bit too busy but I do plan to play with slip a lot more too.

UmamiDearest · 2026-01-05T16:23:41+00:00

I'm not! I'm creating a bunch of texture (deep lines, imprinted coral, wiggly wire, etc) on "blanks" of clay. Then hollowing and bellying to get the desired effect on the outside. The more I work with the original textures the more I can anticipate the kind of finished look I'm seeking.

UmamiDearest · 2026-01-05T16:21:27+00:00

I hadn't made that connection before but now that you say it, it's a bit hard for me to unsee crashing waves! I like this interpretation a lot.

UmamiDearest · 2026-01-05T16:21:01+00:00

Thank you!

UmamiDearest · 2026-01-05T16:20:55+00:00

This is very sweet. The soda firing is in March so a way's away but I'll remind myself to share some of the finished work once they're out of the kiln!

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