Simple mugs

 Simple slab built mugs

To make a functional mug that is well crafted and thoughtfully made



Mrs. Hom-Mandell and Ms. Weber's slab mug video with voice over

Mrs. Hom-Mandell and Ms. Weber's clay time-lapsed mug video

How to use 45 degree angle wire cutter 

How to make a slab mug:

1. Wedge clay
2. Cut rectangle evenly until bump and rolled
3. Set Slab roller to 3/8" on both sides
4. Roll slab on slab table- show how 2 people can roll at same time
5. Show how texture can be rolled into slab (work on canvas!!)
6. Select tube, cover with one layer of paper towel
7. Cut one end square; trim top and bottom of long side of rectangle
8. Roll clay around tube to find end, then trim straight
9. Stand up clay on remaining slab and trace bottom circle
10. Score and slip bottom of cylinder and edge of traced circle
11. Press together and trim clean around cylinder
12. Design and add handle (save for later- 2nd class?)
13. Carve or add clay for interesting texture/decoration (save for later- 2nd class?) 

Before placing your mug on the to be fired shelf, did you consider the following . . . . .

Slip and scored properly using jagged stainless steel tool or kneedle tool.  Make the marks deep and visible.

Inside and outside of clay wall should be well blended and seamless.

Rim thinned out and rounded.

Handle should be slip and scored and physically blended into the mug form

Foot- slabbed or coiled geometric shape on bottom of mug- slip n score

Initials or symbol clearly marked on the bottom of piece with the class block.