getting a handle on a mug

pulled handles, ready to be attached

pulledhandles.jpg

 

scoring the mug body where the top part of the handle will be attached

scoring

 

deciding how big the handle will be

handleattachment

 

lower attachment site scored and slipped

handleattachement2

 

adding extra clay to sculpt a more substantial connection between the handle and mug body

addingextraclay

 

it takes a bit more time, but I like the finished look and it lets me get a sturdy connection for a thin handle

handlecomparison

 

new mugs, ready to dry out and get crows painted on them

newmugs