Cherry Blossom Mug #S-4

Hand painted cherry blossom mug. Details: ~ Measures: 4 inches tall and 3 inches wide at the rim ~ Capacity: 11 oz apx. ~ Straight rim~ Matte Red glaze inside ~ Food, dishwasher, and microwave safe If you're planning to pick up this piece use "pickup" at checkout for no shipping fees. My process: I make this mug on the potters wheel and once the rim is dry enough to support itself, I turn it over and trim the bottom. Then while it is still very wet, I modify it with a few selectively placed dings and scrapes before applying slip to newsprint paper that is transferred on to the pot. This allows me to layer the slip and to acquire a stucco appearance, much like on an old building. After it comes out of the first firing, I apply a black wash for an antiquing appearance to the outside of the pot and a matte red glaze to the inside and a while matte glaze on the outside rim. Then after the wash, I paint my cherry blossom motif and it is left unglazed. Then the pot goes back in the kiln the