One-of-a-kind redware mugs thrown on the wheel by Rick of Pied Potter Hamelin and decorated by Garine of Kulina Folk Art! Each mug is sgraffito decorated with a traditional motif, black dots and antiqued on the bottoms, for an old charm. They are also finished with Rick's specially formulated lead-free glaze, the white slip transforms into a beautiful golden hue during firing. Measuring approximately 2.50" in diameter at the base and 4.25" in height, with a width of 4.50" including the handle, these mugs are designed to hold 12 fluid oz. of your favorite beverage. Add a touch of handmade charm to your daily routine with these beautiful redware mugs. Being one-of-a-kind they will not be reproduced again.
* Crafted with the intention to replicate the look of antique redware, our pieces are reminiscent of cherished heirlooms.
* These pieces are lead-free, ensuring their safety for any setting.
* During the firing process, our specially formulated lead-free glaze transforms the white slip into a beautiful golden hue.
* As each item is meticulously handmade, slight variations in dimensions, form, color, and design may be noticed, further showcasing their unique character.
* We offer combined shipping on multiple purchases. Please note that shipping quotes are estimates, as we carefully calculate the final size and weight of the packing box.
* Any significant overcharges in shipping costs will be promptly refunded. Our commitment to you is to maintain fairness in shipping charges and ensure your items arrive in flawless condition.
Our redware is hand-made and hand decorated by using our special clay mix and unique lead-free glaze. In order for us to control color and quality, we blend our own clay from five different clays found in different parts of the United States. Rick uses an old decorating technique called "slip trailing" to decorate the pots with different colors of clays. Garine uses the sgraffito and stamping techniques. Sgraffito cuts through the yellow slip on the surface to reveal the red body of the clay beneath and stamping is using a found object to add the slips to the surface of the pot, thus creating a pattern. All our pots are fired twice and have slight crazing in various degrees on the surface of the glaze to make them look old. Most of our plates also have cat paw prints impressed on the back that were originally created by our Siamese cat, Ashby.
Since redware pottery cannot withstand drastic changes in temperature, pie plates and baking dishes can be used for baking as long as they are gradually warmed. Platters and plates should be at room temperature or warmed slightly before using to serve very hot food. Redware by nature is somewhat porous. A redware pot will hold liquid for a period of time, but is not recommended for long-term storage of liquids and if used as a vase, place a liner in the vase to protect your furniture. Thank you for finding a place in your home for our products.
