Benjamin Shewan

That is tough. It hurts losing work after putting time in on it. This piece looks so rad with the jellies!

Love the flow! That’s got a lot of depth, almost looks like a borealis.

I think the design is well thought out. I’m loving the font and placement of the text. I like the minimal use of raised texture that ties into the yellow hexagon pattern, it feels randomly placed, but does not unbalance the form. The handle having hexagons too is a delightful touch!

Congratulations on getting into the pop up! I’ll put a visit on my itinerary.

I wondered how you got that so crisp! I have a friend with one, I’ll see if they can cut some out for me.

This is incredible! Excellent way to advertise that motif.

An abundance of caution. This was my first firing with this glaze and I didnt want to cover it. Moving forward I will glaze over it.

Brown mug, wider at the base than the rim. Handle pointing to the right. The body features a line around the middle that catches the glaze. The handle has a small protrusion at the top that acts as a thumb rest.

Brown mug, the base is shown with the mug on its side. The makers mark of a jellyfish for Studio Kurahon is shown.

Brown mug on its side looking inside the mug. Handle pointing to the right. The subtle variation in color can be seen inside the mug where grooves from slip casting allowed the glaze to pool.

Brown mug, wider at the base than the rim. Handle pointing at the viewer. The body features a line around the middle that catches the glaze. The handle has a small protrusion at the top that acts as a thumb rest.

New mug form in brown! I am happy with this result and will definitely make more in this color.
Cone 5/6 casting slip from Laguna. First time using Ms37 Turkish Amber glaze, I’ll apply it thicker next time.
Finished volume is 16 ounces with 1/4” (6mm) from the rim. I will design a 12oz version soon.

Getting to see the light and dark glass interlocked up close like this is interesting. What are you exploring with this test?

Balance for this mug is off a little based on my preferences. I like 12 oz mugs. But the feedback I’ve been getting is that my mugs need to be bigger (People around here love coffee). It’s made to be a two finger hold and resting on the third. Overall I prioritized aesthetic over comfort for this.

Yes the maker’s mark is a stamp my wife and I use for our studio. I left a little void in my master mold that I fill with clay. Then I stamp in the mark.The plaster takes the detail nicely. This way if I change up my mark or want to add an extra one I can in the future!

I see what you’re saying, when I iterate on this one I’ll make a sharper line and see how it looks. It might have the added benefit of trapping glaze too!

Slip cast mug with handle pointed to the right of the viewer. The base is wider than the top. The handle features a small thumb rest.

The slip cast mug is shot from the bottom revealing the Jellyfish makers mark. The foot ring encircles the mark and has a depth of 4mm.

The slip cast mug shot head on. The angle allows the viewer to see the base of the mug where it contacts the table. The handle is pointed slightly to the left of the viewer.

Slip cast mug shot from the front, angled down slightly. The handle is pointed to the left. This is a view from the observers eye level. The handle features a small thumb rest. The mug is wide in the middle and tapers to the top. The foot of the mug is not visible giving the mug a slightly lifted appearance.

I finished bisque firing the first set of mugs in a new style. This form is intended to have a soft and inviting shape. The rounded form, lifted foot, and minimally embellished handle are designed to ask the observer to come closer and pick it up. Volume 16 oz. I am open to constructive critique.

I think it looks really nice with that color combo. The circular handle does add to the form without unbalancing the shape. It’s good!

Speckled white body and a mottled brown for the turkey tails.

Clearly yes!

What a great way to display all those designs and colors! Where did you get those little mug tables?

These are gorgeous! I’m loving the details on the owls. Would you mind sharing your process? Are the images underglaze transfers or another method?

A floating white with a flake from a thermocouple? I’m not sure what that dark spot it’s doing.

This is radical! I’m loving the geometry

Man with a curly mustache wearing a vyshyvanka holding a mug with a brick motif carved in the surface.

My mother bought me a special mug from @daltonthetart.bsky.social ! It’s even better in person!

MS-47 CASTILE BLUE GLAZE SDS

It is Laguna Castile Blue, Ms-47. You can get it in powder form, but the link below is for the pint.

www.lagunaclay.com/products/ms-...

Scaled mug. Hand built form with the handle to the right side. The scallops of the scales are running up the side. The handle is formed to be a classic ear shape. Glazed with Castile Blue from Laguna. Cone 6 bmix with grog white stoneware body.

Scaled mug. Hand built form with the handle to the left side. The scallops of the scales are running up the side. The handle is formed to be a classic ear shape. Glazed with Castile Blue from Laguna. Cone 6 bmix with grog white stoneware body.

Scaled mug. Hand built form with the bottom showing and handle to the left. The foot ring was made by pressing the form into a plaster form. Glazed with Castile Blue from Laguna. Foot ring is unglazed. Cone 6 bmix with grog white stoneware body.

Scaled mug. Hand built form with the handle centered. The scallops of the scales are running up the side. The handle’s glazing shows off the dynamism of the floating blue. Glazed with Castile Blue from Laguna. Cone 6 bmix with grog white stoneware body.

My tests were a success! I am going to to make more rolled and textured mugs. I’m loving how the glaze spills over the high points of the pattern!

I am open to critique and feedback on this design, construction work, and form.

I actually zoomed in on your latest photos to see if you added grooves! I’m happy to hear you didn’t need them.

That is way cool! Does the saucer section detach like in the next generation?

Thank you!

Thank you! Yes, I just have FDM printers. The larger patterns do just fine like this. Good tip on thingiverse, I’ll have to go see what they have there.

And thank you! I’m learning more every day. This is a good tip.

I see, I was impressed with how the pattern carries around the corner. That makes sense

Those seams look so good! How did you do that without affecting the design?