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Here are some finished examples of the different types of handles. This particular cup has
been fired in a wood kiln, and you can see there are varying atmosphere differences and
it's been fired on three supporting clay chips on a clay shelf and you an get some different
flashing marks with that, a thrown piece that has been vigorously altered just by the throwing
speed of the wheel creating these circular designs and again any time you have a functional
cup, you want to make sure the handle is comfortable. It's going to contain liquid. You want to
have a nice balance on the cup shape itself. Another thrown cup with a different glaze,
this was fired in a cone nine, 2300 degree Fahrenheit reduction kiln and this handle
was pulled off of the form using a glossy saturated iron glaze. And again, the negative
space is really critical in these cups. You want enough space so your hand fits comfortably
in the cup even considering that there's going to be a weight of liquid in the cup. So balance
is very important, and a smooth surface is also important so you can move your lips on
the cup without it scratching.