The set project:

For this project I decided to stick to a simple design yet something that could be personalized with every detail added to each heart. As I went through the molding process it wasn't too challenging the real challenge came from the carving. After I was able to carve each piece I had to figure out a subtle yet complex color for my glaze. While it is not a typical first choice color for hearts I am very happy with it and would not change it. 

Final Mug

For my final mug I wanted the inspiration for it to be one of a rustic feel so I decided to go for a very unique manly look. While this piece was originally thrown on the wheel I edited it so that it looks as if it was completely handbuilt for a more rustic look. The glaze could not be done better even if I had another chance. I am more than happy with the woodsy color it got from the glaze. 

The coil pot came out exactly how I wanted it to when I had envisioned making it. While my sketches were somewhat different it came out much more tribal looking for the feel I was trying to accomplish. The glaze raspberry typically has a low success rate but I increased my chances for success by applying multiple coats over several days. 

These are my holiday gifts out to people in a rough draft form. They are yet to be glazed which is still being decided but these are the components for my piece set. 

 The mug came out exactly to my liking and how I envisioned it. The glaze is exactly what I wanted on the pot however on my next projects I will look to improve in my area of craftsmanship by carving more precisely and better constructing the item in general with more accuracy. 

This item I am extremely happy with the result of it. Although I am still looking to improve the craftsmanship. Initially it was not what I wanted and came out a purplish color but after re glazing it 3 times I finally got the brown look I desired.

 

I am very happy with the glaze tasty purple which gave me the fun purple spots look thanks to the reduction in the process which is uncommon. 

Here I sketched out my initial plan for my teapot and teacup the actual models of these came out exactly as I had envisioned them to come out with minor positive adjustments. 

Teapot

The teapot came out exactly to my liking and how I envisioned it. The glaze is exactly what I wanted on the pot however on my next projects I will look to improve in my area of craftsmanship by carving more precisely and better constructing the item in general with more accuracy. 

Teacup

This item I am extremely happy with the result of it. Although I am still looking to improve the craftsmanship. I am very happy with the glaze Panama blue which gave me the red look thanks to the reduction in the process which is uncommon.