Mugs

Hi, Everyone!
Long time, no post... I know. Sorry! Here are some mugs that I threw on the wheel.

I use them every day! The one below is decorated with hand prints (my hand prints) on both sides. I really like the way it turned out. 

The mug below turned out nicely as well. The handle fits nicely on my thumb, so I don't have to work so hard to keep the cup from sliding and spilling tea everywhere.

Stoneware.

Tall Rectangular Vase

Soft slab construction with lots of texture.

Stoneware. 14" x 6" x 3"

Orange Bowl

There is not much to say about this bowl, except for that the glaze details definitely make it. The glaze on this bowl is very interesting and I am very happy with how it turned out. The orange even turns to a hot pink in some spots.

Stoneware. 6"x 4"

Small Lidded Jar

A cute little jar, just big enough to hold bobby pins.

Stoneware. 3" x 4"

Green Square Teapot

Here is another teapot. It's green, rectangular, and textured. And just a bit sassy with that handle, no? It was made around the same time as the Triangular Teapot and is supposed to be it's opposite. The triangular teapot is a triangle (duh) with a square intersecting it, and this teapot is a square intersected by a triangle. Pretty nifty huh?

Stoneware 10" x 13" x 2"

The Orb

My orb is very new. I just got it out of the kiln yesterday! I am going to expand this into a huge (secret) installation  project, so this wont be the last you hear of Orb. It would be a cool wall piece, a neat vase with flowers coming out of it sideways, or even just sitting by itself on a table. Or maybe with about 30 to 50 giant and mini Orbs... oops did I just ruin the surprise?

I tried to capture all of the different colors that come through in the glaze, but all of the colorful spots were too reflective. Take my word for it when I say that those dark spots are pools of purple and blue. Not the "gills" or the inside, though. Those are a matte black.

Stoneware.

Triangular Teapot

Teapots are so much fun. They're the best! Put on a handle, spout, and lid and you can call it a teapot, whether or not it's functional. So here is one of my variations on the ever-versatile teapot.

PS- I know that there are not any actual triangles on this teapot, but it looks like a pyramid did a face-plant somewhere, am I right? Hence the name, Triangular Teapot. Stoneware.

Soap Dish with Hand

I made this out of a project that took me forever and failed miserably. So as I was smashing it to pieces, I thought, "I should probably get something out of this thing that I sunk 4+ hours into." Viola! A soap dish/ring holder. Stoneware 8"x5".

Hand in Small Bowl

I made four of these cute little bowls and they went quick. Now they are living in four different houses with some very appreciative owners. My mom is pretty peeved that she did not get one... Soon I will be remaking this piece and doing some cast molds, so there will be enough to go around. Stoneware, 4" diameter.

By the way, I apologize for the crappy picture and crappy nail job. I can't say it wont happen again. Sorry. :)