miss gracie criss cross *handmade ceramic mug*

Hand thrown with love, these mugs were made with a speckled clay that makes it a joy to hold. If you’re one of those people who loves to drink out of a mug with texture, this mug is for you. With the raw clay exposed on part of the exterior, it makes any cup of tea taste that much better. Miss Gracie is named after my 2nd great aunt who grew up in Oregon during the Great Depression. Each item is made by hand with all of my attention, love and care. Making pottery has many stages that take a lot of time and caution. First, I either throw the item on my wheel or I handbuild it, depending on the item. Then, the object is left to dry for a few days to see that it does not dry too quickly. This prevents warping and cracks. Once dry, imperfections are taken care of and it goes into the kiln. This first firing is called a bisque firing. It is fired at 1000 degree Celsius (1900 Fahrenheit) for 8 hours and then it has to slowly cool overnight before I can unload the kiln. After the bisque firin