Making and Refining Angular Stoneware Mug Handles - An Unorthodox Approach

Explore the intricate process of making and refining handles for angular stoneware mugs in this detailed 18-minute tutorial video. Learn how to prepare clay, pull long handle straps, store handle blanks, flare out the blanks, join them to mugs, and shape the final handle. Discover techniques for fixing soft handles and properly storing mugs for slow drying. Gain insight into an unorthodox method of handle refinement, providing a comprehensive look at the handle-making process for pottery enthusiasts and ceramicists.

- Introduction and the tools used
- Preparing the clay for the handles
- Pulling the LONG handle strap
- How I store the handle 'blanks'
- FLARING out the handle 'blanks'
- Joining the blanks onto the mugs
- Pulling the FINAL handle shape
- How I fix a handle that's too soft
- How I store the mugs to dry slowly
- My unorthodox approach to refining handles