Pics of the finished HRHH mugs now posted on the second page! - Other Events

K KuKuAhu Member Kahiki, Ohio Joined: Dec 23, 2002 Posts: 567	K KuKuAhu Posted posted on Tue, Aug 1, 2006 12:09 PM I promised pics of the finished Hot Rod Hula Hop mug, and here is that promise delivered: What you are seeing is the brown outside/red inside version, and the black outside/red inside version. These are 2 of the 3 colors we are doing (there will also be a red otuside/black inside version) and are the test glaze peices. The whole "chiseled from stone" look that we wanted really came through to the final product, and we are so pleased with it this year. We learned so much after doing last years mug, and this year we put that knowledge to work. The glaze is flawless inside, and they really are unique. Very hefty looking, but they sit nicely on the bar or shelf thanks to the highly tapered bowl shape and the three porcine feet. Holds about 12 ounces. The process minded folk might be interested in knowing that this mug required a five part mold. We are doing only 150 of them, 50 of each color, and the numbers are in the actual clay itself, not markered on. We are considering an eBay auction of a #0 (and possibly in a special glaze) to help fund the event, so if you want one badly, let me know if this appeals to you. These will be available (provided any are left) at the Hukilau. But they have been selling already, and we may sell out before then. So if you are coming to the HRHH, you may want to email me about reserving them to pick up at the event. They are only $25 each. I might post a pic of the red/black version later. Ahu

I promised pics of the finished Hot Rod Hula Hop mug, and here is that promise delivered:

What you are seeing is the brown outside/red inside version, and the black outside/red inside version. These are 2 of the 3 colors we are doing (there will also be a red otuside/black inside version) and are the test glaze peices.

The whole "chiseled from stone" look that we wanted really came through to the final product, and we are so pleased with it this year. We learned so much after doing last years mug, and this year we put that knowledge to work. The glaze is flawless inside, and they really are unique. Very hefty looking, but they sit nicely on the bar or shelf thanks to the highly tapered bowl shape and the three porcine feet. Holds about 12 ounces. The process minded folk might be interested in knowing that this mug required a five part mold.

We are doing only 150 of them, 50 of each color, and the numbers are in the actual clay itself, not markered on. We are considering an eBay auction of a #0 (and possibly in a special glaze) to help fund the event, so if you want one badly, let me know if this appeals to you. These will be available (provided any are left) at the Hukilau. But they have been selling already, and we may sell out before then. So if you are coming to the HRHH, you may want to email me about reserving them to pick up at the event. They are only $25 each.

I might post a pic of the red/black version later.

Ahu

Post #246098 by KuKuAhu on Tue, Aug 1, 2006 12:09 PM