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Spring 2008 - Mugs

After one quick pass in Laguna B-Mix from last semester's leftovers, we tackled a set of six
fairly large mugs made with Highwater "Loafer's Glory" clay. All were destined for a salt-glaze firing.

Final results? Well, methinks the one word description is "disaster" but we'll try to be positive.
It was an excellent experience in pulling handles on the piece; the basic construction was pretty good.
Where the slip flaked off, the color of the salt-fired clay looks pretty nice -- wish I'd left a
couple of pieces unglazed. The interiors came out quite nicely. Ah well. next year ...

Mug -- Leather-hard
Mug -- Leather-hard
Mug - Trimmed
Mug - Trimmed
Salt Fired
Salt Fired
Freshly Thrown Mugs
Freshly Thrown Mugs
Two More Mugs - Wet
Two More Mugs - Wet
Another Mug  and Vase
Another Mug and Vase
More Trimmed Mugs
More Trimmed Mugs
Mugs Bisqued
Mugs Bisqued
Two Sad Mugs - Salt Fired
Two Sad Mugs - Salt Fired
Example Color Difference
Example Color Difference
Mug Liner Glaze
Mug Liner Glaze
I'll have half a cup
"I'll have half a cup"