I Woke Up On The Wrong Side Of The Grave

Round bellied mug with dragon wing carving and handle, distressed gloss outside, glossy black inside.

This piece is available for sale

$130

Shipping within Canada is usually around $22. International can be $75 or more, so you really need to consider whether that's worthwhile.

I am currently setting up e-commerce and shipping stuff, but I do not have everything figured out... if you want to buy this, please just send me an email at altpottery@gmail.com and we'll make arrangements

I will not sell or ship to the USA.

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.
• "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 curved bar, 6x19
  Externally threaded stainless steel circular barbell, 10g, 2 threaded 6mm beads 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)
  carved soem pseudo-bat wings, attached a handle, pierced the brim
• bisque fired: 2026-01-24 (waxing gibbous)
  Heated to approx 1000°C, producing chemical changes in the clay so that it is less brittle, water-resistant, water-absorbant, and can accept a glaze coating.
• 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