Some potters pull handles with their thumb in the center of the handle but that can create problematic ridges even if you rotate the handle back and forth 180 degrees for every pull.
How to make a ceramic mug handle.
This video was super fun to make.
You just want to give the glue some extra time to bond so your handle will be nice and strong when you attach it to the mug.
That s why epoxy works better than super glue on ceramic.
Make sure when pressing the handle to the mug that your fingers are also on the inside of your mug so you don t dent your mug when pressing down.
Apply your glue to the broken ends of your mug handle and press the whole thing firmly onto your mug for 60 seconds.
Yes its takes some time to make handles but they will never look like part of the mug if your not pulling it from the mug.
Score and slip the handle and the mug at the points where they will be attached.
Make your own simple slab built mug with a pulled handle with this fun tutorial.
Put epoxy on the broken area and set the handle then wait 24 hours before handling.
Most people hold a mug cup handle with several fingers inside the handle and a finger or two against the outside thus both surfaces must be considered.
If your ceramic coffee mugs handle has broken off repair it by using epoxy glue instead of super glue.
Every ceramic mug needs a handle.
Let the mug dry overnight before washing and using.
Mug handles take a great deal of stress so make sure your joints are strong.
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Attach the handle to the mug.
Now your mug form is complete and you can do any necessary touchup work.
Epoxy glue has better structural strength than normal superglue.
Also i show how you can make a perfectly circular bottom on a hand built mug.
Attach the handle to your coffee cup.
Once you place the handle on the mug you can use your fingers or a modeling tool to smooth out the connected areas.
Learn how to attach a clay handle to a clay mug in this free video.
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