61.Tips for Making Handles: “You mug cuddlers…”

The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes

Lindsey and Donte talk all things handles: the different ways you can make them, the pros and cons of each making method, style vs. function, tips for improving your handles if you’re a beginner, and how the way they make handles has changed with time and projects. They recommend a few different artists to look at for reference, and even suggest a bit of handle “homework” if you’re up for it…

How do you prefer to make handles? Is there a method you’ve never tried but might like to?

Tell us in the comments, or tag us on social media!

Mentioned Artists:

Florian Gadsby (@floriangadsby)

Mike Cinelli (@mike_cinelli)

Mary Alice (@miss.mary.alice)

Kate Schroeder (@kate.schroeder.ceramics)

Angel Crespo (@redivider_)

Mirela Ibrahimovic (@damirci_art)

Sarah Pike (@sarahpikepottery)

One Handmade Ceramics (@oneceramic)

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About Your Hosts

Lindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes nerdy mugs, creature sculptures, and cafe dishware. She has been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Her supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, she'll wait.

Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics is a professional ceramic artist and Youtuber with over 70k artists in his community, all helping each other grow through their ceramic art journey one step at a time. He also has a massive addiction to boba milk tea and anime.

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