Not kidding.
I needed gloves to remove the mugs from the kiln.
Not a recommended procedure, it's best to let them cool down slow, but I was anxious to see how they turned out.
I used paper towels to bring them inside.
Remember, I am a professional, don't try this at home.
I did one to match the Lanikai Express:
After all, staring at the Express' wheels all night and all day sort gave me the inspiration.
I did one of each tread pattern. This one was directional:
I used a satin black glaze on the tires and for the rims, grey. I think they look better now that there's some separation.
Scale and proportion improved.
A little sloppy between the rim and tire and the area where the handle meets the mug:
The other one with the block treads:
There are some issues like the some of the spoke holes didn't get any glaze, and the bleeding of color.
Overall, I think they came out okay.
To fix the rim/tire issue, I think I'll lay down the black first, then the rim color.
I've got a few more designs to try out, just have to sort out the details and do some maquettes.
So, which do you prefer?
I got four more MTB Mugs and one Chain Mug outside waiting to be glazed. Hopefully I can fire them up tonight.
Get em while they're hot!
2 comments:
Can't choose...the color combinations are striking. The wheel handles look sturdy and just make you want to pick them up. I don't use handles anyway, though, and the chain is ao distinctive and chunky that a cyclist just has to examine it. But if I have to pick one, while the yellow and black is great, I'd go with the chain mug by 1 mm.
I think I'd go with the Chain Mug too. I agree that it just asks to be well, handled.
I like the wheels too.
Don't know why, but I sort of like to just stare at em.
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