Pottery Illustrated: Mug Shapes and Handles

J A R S O F D U S T’s Instagram profile post: “#potteryhack Try pulling your handles directly off of a mug for a more consistent handle shape. Prepping lots of mugs for The Vault,…”

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: Why is it important to consider function when making pottery? ​What makes a good cup?

I taught advanced throwing and soda firing classes at Lillstreet Art Center in Chicago for the past 10 years. I'm not currently teaching, but I am giving myself assignments. It's something that I've always done to push myself to discover new forms, new surfaces and refine the old standards. Last m

Dunoon Mug Shape Chart (Screen capture from site)

Nic Hole Ceramics on Instagram: “I've finally got around to making some large mugs- I'm trying out a slightly different shape and handle placement and I'm looking forward…”

If you are right-handed, glance to your right, and vice versa if you are left-handed. If you are a true ambivert, congratulations. Anyway, there is a pretty good chance that on either side, there is going to be a mug. Coffee, tea, perhaps just water, it does not matter, we humans love a good, sturdy vessel to drink from.