Mushroom Mugs and the Last Kiln Opening of the Year!

The mushroom mugs we made based on the Mushroom Panter class are finally done! I tried a variety of clays and glazes and really like them all but the Autumn Purple on the CCSS may be my favorite!
The clays used here are Tuckers Smooth Spec and Tuckers CCSS both fired to cone 5 on medium speed with an 18 minute hold.
The glazes used were Spectrum Pearl White, Sunrise and Autumn Purple. I applied 2 coats of each to the outside and inside avoiding the mushrooms. If any glaze got on the mushrooms I wiped it away.
All the the mushroom stems and inside the caps have 1 coat of Mayco speckled buff engobe. The stems have 1 coat of colors for earth burnt sienna color concentrates and no glaze. The mushroom caps have 2 coats of Hot Tamale Stroke and Coat and dots of Cotton Tail Stroke and Coat.
I applied one coat of Spectrum Hot Running Chowder to the rim and top 1/3 of the handle.
The bottoms have 1 coat of speedball black underglaze applied in a mushroom shape when the mug was leather hard then I carved my signature with a Diamond Core Tools L3 Sgraffito Stylus tool.

[@susanroswandowicz]

I can totally understand why you are so in love with those cup. They are beautiful. I put them on my to do list. You are such an inspiration. Happy new year. Much love Suza ❤

[@LianaOchsner]

Love the mushroom mugs! Kevin did sooooo much better this year. Well he has a good teacher :-) happy new year, Jess. It looks cold there I can feel it. Brrrrr🎉

[@PerrinPottery]

The mushroom mugs are adorable! Always love your kiln openings. Happy New Year! 🎉

[@dkexp725]

Where are the claycon videos from 2024? I’ve had to be away for awhile due to a broken thumb. I’m not seeing weekly videos. Did you stop? Oh I hope not.