Tonight I had some porcelain cylinders that were stamped, trimmed and ready for handles. So I start by making carrot-shaped wedges of clay.
Then I pull the handles the traditional way and set them up with the curve already established.
The hardest part for me is waiting for them to set-up a bit before trying to attach them. The first couple handles are always the hardest to get right as I’m usually too impatient… and then trying to put them on while they’re too limp & squishy.
Score. Slip. Repeat.
Score. Slip. Repeat.
Score. Slip. Repeat.   again…    and again…  and again…
So now they’re wrapped up for the night under plastic. My thought is that the moisture levels will balance out a bit and the handles will be less likely to crack off later as they dry. No guarantee… but my success rate is pretty darn good if I do say so myself.
You make it look so easy! Beautiful mugs!!!!!