Suzie Jayne's Birthday Present

Mug with no handle; decorated with a medallion of Suzanna Jayne's gravestone carving. Piercing in the brim. Glossy black on the inside, matte black on the outside with a touch of white underglaze on the medallion.

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Materials

• PSH cone 6 clay Black C540i
  Pigmented with non-toxic iron oxide. Fires to a deep brown/black, deeper black when sealed with a transparent glaze. Not recommended for microwave heating because of its iron oxide content.
• PSH Transparent Glaze GTR62
  Non-toxic (lead free) glossy transparent finish, creates a food-safe surface for the interior of mugs and bowls, adds a gloss and brings out the hue of the clay body when used as a sealant.
• PSH White Underglaze UWHI2
  Non-toxic colorant
• "Licorice" glossy black glaze
  Glossy black glaze, made with iron oxide and cobalt carbonate. Food-safe, non-toxic. Recipe: https://glazy.org/recipes/3388
• PSH Black Matte Glaze GBKM2
  Non-toxic (lead free) matte black, suitable for the exterior of pots. Rigid and durable, but vulnerable to scratches, gives a dark matte surface that resembles cast iron. A slow-drying glaze for brushing and detailed decoration.
• Piercing Jewelry: 10g CBR, 6x19
  Stainless steel captive bead ring, 10g, 6mm bead x 19mm diameter. Absolutely not suitable for microwave heating.

Stages

• thrown: 2026-01-14 (new moon)
  A relaxing night of throwing while listening to Pieter Nooten
• trimmed: 2026-01-16 (waxing crescent)
• decorated: 2026-01-16 (waxing crescent)
  stamped and affixed the medallion, pierced the brim
• bisque fired: 2026-01-24 (waxing gibbous)
• glazed: 2026-02-04 (waning gibbous)
  Dipped and brushed with glaze
• glaze fired: 2026-02-09 (waning crescent)
• finished: 2026-02-10 (waning crescent)
  Added the piercing jewelry