Terracotta Coffee Mug with Turquoise and Rose Leaf Pattern
Terracotta Coffee Mug with Turquoise and Rose Leaf Pattern
Wheel thrown terracotta, hand painted floral design, slips and food safe glazes
measures 4”h x 5.5”w x 4”d, holds 12 fl. oz.
Food, dishwasher and microwave safe
This mug was thrown on the potter’s wheel using a smooth, rich terracotta clay. These pieces are made to be used and enjoyed on a regular basis. All materials are food, dishwasher and microwave safe (no higher than medium setting).
The imagery was applied to this piece using “mono- print” technique. The pattern was drawn by hand on a piece of newsprint paper and then multiple layers of under-glaze and slip were added to create depth within the imagery. After all the details were painted, this image was painted with a layer of white slip, adding the white background to the pattern. While the slip was wet, the paper was pressed against the cup form. Pressure from a wet sponge was applied to the paper causing the image to transfer similarly to a temporary tattoo