Forum Mugs WIP!

[tea lady]

Debated with myself where this thread should actually go. :think: I dunno! But here it is anyway! :shrug:

So I "threw" most of the mugs on the weekend. Here are some pics. Each mug is made from 400 grams of clay! I don't measure anymore, cos they seem to come out the same size! They will probably shrink nearly 20 % so they might look big now, but when they are finished they will be just the right size! :cool: I also put the handles on but those pics will have to wait till tomorrow for posting! :U

[RETIRED]

WOT!!! No chisels?:D

[tea lady]

WOT!!! No chisels?:DWeird isn't it! The only necessary tool is a wire to cut them off the wheel. And I've seen stuff done without that too! :U

[Claw Hama]

Great stuff, go TL, lookin good. They will be real size cups/mugs not toooooo small:??
Ah you know what we like they'll be perfect:D.

[rotten_66]

Me likes a decent sized mug of tea, or bucket as me wife calls them,


Ron

[springwater]

Looks like chilled Tia Chi and you get to make something too. Very clever Tea lady :)

[dai sensei]

Well done TL :2tsup:

[The Bleeder]

Lovely TL. I kind of like my bucket of coffee to get me going.

[Cliff Rogers]

:2tsup:

[Ozkaban]

Nice work TL :2tsup: I had a friend who was a potter (is that the right word? Ir is it just plain 'potty' :p ) and she reckoned the hardest job was doing a set of anything - getting them all the same. I guess it's much the same in wood turning...

Now we all need to start debating the important issues, like how many HP and phases your wheel runs, which brand, is it a stubby, how much money have you spent on chucks, and do you sharpen freehand or with a jig, etc :D:D:D

Cheers,
Dave

[Enfield Guy]

Looking good. Can't wait to fill my cup!!
Cheers

[Grumpy John]

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Now we all need to start debating the important issues, like how many HP and phases your wheel runs, which brand, is it a stubby, how much money have you spent on chucks, and do you sharpen freehand or with a jig, etc :D:D:D

Cheers,
Dave

I'm sure the comment was made in jest, however, it would be interesting to know the wheel/tool spend ratio. My immediate thoughts are that tool costs are not that high, unless you buy a kiln. Then the power bills will send you broke :((.

Oh, the Mugs look loverly TM. I'll be putting in an order for two :2tsup:.

[seriola]

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I bags that one, it's got my name on it:2tsup:

[RufflyRustic]

:rotfl:

This is so exciting to see :):2tsup:

[Ozkaban]

I'm sure the comment was made in jest, however, it would be interesting to know the wheel/tool spend ratio. My immediate thoughts are that tool costs are not that high, unless you buy a kiln. Then the power bills will send you broke :((.

Oh, the Mugs look loverly TM. I'll be putting in an order for two :2tsup:.

NAturally in jest, but you are right, it would be interesting... The friend I had in pottery had her own kiln, gas then electric (or the other way around). She didn't like to discuss that side though - too painful :o

Cheers,
Dave

[artme]

Top stuphph TL!!:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

Did Iput my name on the list? Bloody hope so!

[tea lady]

NAturally in jest, but you are right, it would be interesting... The friend I had in pottery had her own kiln, gas then electric (or the other way around). She didn't like to discuss that side though - too painful :o

Cheers,
DaveI don't like to look to hard at the financials either! :C Grumpy is right! The biggest expense is the kiln. Although gas kilns aren't to bad cost wise per firing! The biggest cost really is your time. :rolleyes::)


Top stuphph TL!!:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

Did Iput my name on the list? Bloody hope so!I've got some spares Artme! :cool:

[Grommett]

Looking at the pics takes me back to the 70's, Leach and studio pottery. Built me own gas fired kiln in the backyard and all. Find the stuff I learned then really influences the way I turn. TL I think there will be some loverly stuff coming.

[wheelinround]

AM I am eating my words .........they are great looking mugs

Will you be firing them using 's sawdust, and using the shavings with in the mix for that added texture and feel.

[specialist]

Only just realized what this thread was about:doh: It doesn't really matter what is written on the mugs, being hand made makes them special.:2tsup:

Robert

[Ozkaban]

Soooo... :kickcan: Any Work going on in this WIP??? :whistling:

I'm waiting for my :coffee:

:D:D:D:D


Cheers,
Dave

[tea lady]

Soooo... :kickcan: Any Work going on in this WIP??? :whistling:

I'm waiting for my :coffee:

:D:D:D:D


Cheers,
DaveWell I got the handles on. But havne't posted the picsd yet! :C Next I have to get them bisque fired. I think that is happening next week. Also get the little screens made for printing the words on! Next week as well. Next week is a big week. Then they have to be glaze fired. That will prolly happen the week after that! :cool:

[Claw Hama]

All good things take a little time:2tsup:

[Bob38S]

Looking good :2tsup:

Patience - all good things come to those who wait. :U

[Ozkaban]

yeah, sorry for being impatient :D

It does sound rather exciting though. Can't wait to see the results :2tsup:

Cheers,
Dave

[Christos]

Watching and waiting.

[Ashore]

All looking good TL thanks for the effort :2tsup:

[cookie48]

Tea Lady. Do you have any spare's. First time I have seen this thread.

[tea lady]

Tea Lady. Do you have any spare's. First time I have seen this thread.:think: Will have to do a count. Or make some more tomorrow! :rolleyes::2tsup:

[tea lady]

How the handles went on! :cool: (It obviously requires making some very weird faces :rolleyes:)

[AlexS]

Looking good! I can taste the coffee already!

[Ozkaban]

Very cool :cool:

[ravna]

Great one TL.........looks like a mug even I can handle.
Cheers

John M

[graemet]

Lookin' good TL. Waiting patiently..............
Cheers
Graeme

[metester]

Getting a renewed appreciation for the work and patience involved. Many thanks tealady! :)

[cookie48]

Funny faces indeed Tea Lady, but what were the thoughts??????

[tea lady]

Funny faces indeed Tea Lady, but what were the thoughts??????:think: I think the first one was "I wish my brother George was here!":doh::D

[specialist]

AAhh, I should get a good cup of coffee from them.:2tsup: It's hard to get a decent sized mug these days.:doh:

[artme]

Have to agree with Specialist!! Good sized Mugs!!!:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

[I_wanna_Shed]

Looking great TL! Can't wait for a nice cuppa in one!

[Bob38S]

Lookin' great TL,

I hope you have made a heap of spares - I have a feeling from what I read here that there will be an increase in demand as the mugs get more widely viewed.

[Chief Tiff]

:2tsup: Looking good there TL; I've been away from the forum for a couple of weeks so it's the first time I've seen the WIP.


:rolleyes: Ermmmm............... any chance of my mug having the traditional "D" handle? I suffer most cruelly from SSFS* and tea cup handles are a bit uncomfortable.



*Stubby Fat Finger Syndrome :D

[tea lady]

:2tsup: Looking good there TL; I've been away from the forum for a couple of weeks so it's the first time I've seen the WIP.


:rolleyes: Ermmmm............... any chance of my mug having the traditional "D" handle? I suffer most cruelly from SSFS* and tea cup handles are a bit uncomfortable.



*Stubby Fat Finger Syndrome :D:UWill try and pick you out a big one. :cool:

[Christos]

Almost there.

[AJMacca]

Great stuff TL
I'll have the one in the middle thanks :2tsup::2tsup:


Tony

[tea lady]

Mugs going into glaze firing tomorrow! I hate this bit! Its when it can all go horribly wrong! :C:D

[artme]

We shall all pray TL>:q

[AlexS]

Nothing can possibly go wrong (click) go wrong (click) go wrong ....

[tea lady]

Nothing can possibly go wrong (click) go wrong (click) go wrong ....Touch wood .........:q

[Bob38S]

Could I ask / suggest to giving a thought to the smoothness of the bottom - we have a few at home here that we had had to stick stuff to the bottoms as they are so rough they scratched anything they were put on.

You probably already have this covered but just thought i would mention it.

[underfoot]

Could I suggest giving a thought to the smoothness of the bottom - .
consider it done Bob ...:2tsup:
Oh, you mean the mugs :doh:...

[specialist]

fingers crossed.

[tea lady]

Could I ask / suggest to giving a thought to the smoothness of the bottom - we have a few at home here that we had had to stick stuff to the bottoms as they are so rough they scratched anything they were put on.

You probably already have this covered but just thought i would mention it.:CHopefully they are smooth enough! :cool:

[tea lady]

Printed, glazed and loaded in the kiln. Having a drink tonight to appease the Kiln God. That's my excuse anyway! :D The place I am firing at isn't open over the weekend, so I won't know till next Wednesday how they have turned out. Although the firing will have finished tomorrow night! Might have to appease the kiln god all weekend. :cool:

[metester]

Excited in anticipation!!

[RufflyRustic]

:happyb::clap3::2tsup::2tsup:

[Enfield Guy]

Looking great Tea Lady. I'm crossing all me bits I can cross for luck. I hope it all goes well, I'm sure it will.

Cheers

[specialist]

They look great, am looking forward to the delivery.

Robert

[graemet]

Lookin' good like a woodies mug should!

[kevjed]

Looking forward to having a brew or two. They are looking good. Thanks so much.
kevin

[cookie48]

Great work mamm. Will have one like you in anticipation.

[BozInOz]

:oo: did i miss something... top job... can i still put an order in?

[tea lady]

:oo: did i miss something... top job... can i still put an order in?Will have to wait and see if there are any spares. You might be lucky.:D

[Claw Hama]

If you haven't TL you can split my 2 and send one Dans (Boz's) way.

[tea lady]

If you haven't TL you can split my 2 and send one Dans (Boz's) way.
Very generous Claw, but I did make lots of spares. (by lots I mean maybe 6, but we still have to see if they worked, :C)

[Ozkaban]

Looking awesome TL. Didn't notice the photos when I last checked... getting excited :D

[jmk89]

So how do they look now, TL?

[tea lady]

So how do they look now, TL?:wave: Splendiferous! :D:cool: Will post another pic later. Right now I need a shower and a cup of tea! :U

[beer is good]

Hi Tea Lady,
I must have been asleep for a few months. The mugs look great!!!
Are there any left?
How much are they?
Can you post them safely to WA?

[tea lady]

So here they are! :U:cool: So what do you reckon? :cool: (Some of the prints got a little crooked, but I don't mind that! :U) Will send PMs tonight re each persons costs and getting mailing info and stuff. :cool:

[tea lady]

Hi Tea Lady,
I must have been asleep for a few months. The mugs look great!!!
Are there any left?
How much are they?
Can you post them safely to WA?Prolly have enough for you! WIll find out postage costs today for everyone!

[Cliff Rogers]

:2tsup:

[Ozkaban]

Look fantastic TL. Well done :2tsup:

Can we get UBeaut to update their logo to the far cooler looking verion you've done with the very artistic yellow? Look heaps better :cool:

Cheers,
Dave

[Ian Smith]

Tea Lady,
Looking good...I can taste the coffee already :2tsup:....they 'll be a nice addition to the shed.

I reckon you're brave taking on something like this. Reminds me of the saying:
"Oil painting is the art of protecting a piece of canvas from the elements and exposing it to the critic".

Soooooo... in the spirit of the above - just wondered if you had given any thought to any of the "lefties" out there. Not that I am one, mind you, but it just struck me when looking at your photos that a when a right handed person picks up his mug the slogan is on display to all and sundry, but if a "leftie" does the same he's the only one who can read it :D....... I think I'll just duck off now

Ian

[tea lady]

Soooooo... in the spirit of the above - just wondered if you had given any thought to any of the "lefties" out there. Not that I am one, mind you, but it just struck me when looking at your photos that a when a right handed person picks up his mug the slogan is on display to all and sundry, but if a "leftie" does the same he's the only one who can read it :D....... I think I'll just duck off now

Ian:C A friend reckoned I had put the words on the wrong side. Apparently the words are supposed to face the drinker! :doh: So maybe they are ALL lefty mugs.:rolleyes::D

[Ian Smith]

That was quick :) Don't you have some mailing to do?? :D

[specialist]

A friend reckoned I had put the words on the wrong side. Apparently the words are supposed to face the drinker! So maybe they are ALL lefty mugs.

Who cares what side the writing is on, they all look good enough to drink out of.:2tsup:

[metester]

Nice. Can't wait! :D

[Claw Hama]

Fantastic job TL, tell your friend to pull their head in or they'll have us to answer to.:D

[ajw]

Wonderful mugs! Looking forward to getting my PM so I can pay for mine to be delivered.

Thanks for doing this TL. :2tsup:

cheers,

ajw

[jmk89]

:wts:

[AlexS]

Looking good. I think the writing is on the correct side.

[Ozkaban]

I think, for the purposes of this thread, we can decree that the correct side of the mug to have the writing on is the 'outside'.

Awesome work, TL. Loojking forward to getting coffee stains on it :2tsup:

[dai sensei]

Looking good :2tsup:

So is bringing up a heap for us Queenslanders at the show to save postage :wink:

[tea lady]

Looking good :2tsup:

So is bringing up a heap for us Queenslanders at the show to save postage :wink:
:think: Could do! :cool: How many of you are there? :hmm:

[nosnow]

Hi
I am in brissy & will be at the show
Cheers Rod

[artme]

Bloody good idea Neil!!!

Will be at the show and can do a pick up and delivery for southsiders if needed.

[tea lady]

Bloody good idea Neil!!!

Will be at the show and can do a pick up and delivery for southsiders if needed.That;s if you all need ANOTHER excuse to go to the brissy woodworking show, :doh: :D

[dai sensei]

:think: Could do! :cool: How many of you are there? :hmm:

There are a few of us :rolleyes:. I ordered 2, not sure about the others, but would like to think you got a few orders from other Queenslanders.


That;s if you all need ANOTHER excuse to go to the brissy woodworking show, :doh: :D

About time you came up isn't it? :U

[Christos]

Looking good :2tsup:

So is bringing up a heap for us Queenslanders at the show to save postage :wink:

There are so many come backs with this one I got lost in my thinking.

Like

"Send him up with the mugs and bring back some wood."

"Stop by Sydney on the way through."

"'s courier service."


:U

[fenderbelly]

TL, If there is a spare put my name on it , pretty please

[tea lady]

TL, If there is a spare put my name on it , pretty please:think: You could be lucky! :cool:I have to refire about 15! Will be another 2 weeks though! :C

[fenderbelly]

:think: You could be lucky! :cool:I have to refire about 15! Will be another 2 weeks though! :C


Patience is a virtue my mum always said:)

[ubeaut]

PLEASE NOTE:

These mugs are not sanctioned as official Forum Merchandise. They fall way below the standard required be classed as Forum Merchandise and breach our trademark/logo requirements.

They are now a limited edition.
I believe all orders placed have now filled and no more orders will be taken.


Neil Ellis
Forum Owner/Head Administrator

[underfoot]

They are now a limited edition.
:2tsup: Excellent...the coffee tastes better already :2tsup:

[astrid]

PLEASE NOTE:

These mugs are not sanctioned as official Forum Merchandise. They fall way below the standard required be classed as Forum Merchandise and breach our trademark/logo requirements.

They are now a limited edition.
I believe all orders placed have now filled and no more orders will be taken.


Neil Ellis
Forum Owner/Head Administrator

A Plea

With due respect to the forum Neil, I think that is a little unfair.
TL's mugs may not be everyones cup of tea and the wonky printing is not to everyones taste. They are hand made.
The mugs themselves are lovely. beautifully balanced and nice to drink from. I have about 4 without the logo and they are the ones I serve to friends.
Perhaps, as this is not exactly a commercial venture. Limited production and all. TL might be able to continue as a sort of "Forum Special" between friends and all. Just a bit of fun and a special keepsake for TL's regular fans.

I fully understand that you may feel that they are not of a commercial standard, But some of us like the off beat :D

Astrid

PS. I am no longer associated with TBS

[Grumpy John]

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So maybe they are ALL lefty mugs.:rolleyes::D

That suits me just fine :2tsup:.

[springwater]

:2tsup: Excellent...the coffee tastes better already :2tsup:

:rofl: And even better from the first edition or whatever the edition was :2tsup: Carn Neil it's not all about the freekn "brand" :rolleyes: :)

[Cliff Rogers]

I didn't get one... do yer reckon I might be too late? :think:

[A Duke]

I can feel the value of my investment going up already.
Regards