This listing is for the ceramic mug pictured.
Handmade in my home studio in Wallagoot, NSW. First, I stitch the design with thread onto a piece of fabric. Then I create a template of the design on a piece of clay that I bisque fire. Once my template is fired, I roll out a slab of midfire clay and use the template to emboss the design onto it. At this stage I then use to stamps to add the chosen quote from one of Jane Austen's literary masterpieces. I then hand build the mug into the desired form.
After the first firing, it is glazed with a foodsafe glaze and fired to 1220degrees.
Each part of the creation of this mug is performed by me. The process began with the design being hand stitched by my hands and ends with you using the mug to enjoy your favourite drink, hopefully while reading the appropriate novel...
As this mug is handmade, it is unique and may have imperfections which give it character. This mug is a piece of functional art that can be enjoyed every day and can last a very long time. As with most ceramics, your mug will last longer if you hand wash it.
Handmade ceramics is a slow process and every step is carefully considered. As such, I hope that you enjoy using the mug as much as I enjoyed making it!
This mug measures 8.5cm high and is 7cm wide at the rim. Capacity is 280ml. Measurements are approximate.
