Riomhorry12 Pcs Mug Handle Forms, Clay Tools to Shape Pottery Mug Handle, Mug Handle Molds of Different Shapes and Sizes

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I think this is for making little girl toy teacups as the handles are too small to create regular and large (16 oz and 18/20oz ) cups.

These "handle helpers" are very useful. I especially like that they are water repellent. Since they don't absorb water there is no issue with drying out the handle more quickly than the mug.After attaching the handle to the mug, I spray the whole piece with a very small amount of water. Then I wrap the mug and handle together and they dry at the same speed. The handle forms are very lightweight and therefore don't pull the handle off the mug during drying. Once the piece is the dry, the forms don't stick to the clay so they slide out easily.The many different handle form shapes have encouraged me to try handle shapes that I have not tried before. This has led to some successes and some failures, mostly due to my pottery skill level. I am enjoying this product and will continue to use it.

My wife says: As a hobby potter, handles have always been my nemesis so I thought I would try these handle forms. The listing gives an accurate description of the forms I received. There is a good variety of sizes and shapes (although the set did not include an elongated reverse c which is my favorite shape). Unfortunately the instruction video did not indicate how to attach the handles. This seems to me to be a critical consideration. Depending on the cross section of the handle, just cutting the clay flush with the form may not give a secure attachment. For some of the shapes varying the thickness of the handle (thicker at the ends and thinner in the middle) over the form seemed to work. For other shapes extending the handle to make a vertical tab along the the side of the form that attaches to the cup or off the bottom end seemed to make a better bond. It is going to take some experimentation but I have high hopes for coming up with a scheme to make consistently good handles using these forms.

My son started in ceremics in 2014 as a freshman in High School and proceeded to take the class for all 4 years and now at 25 is a pottery instructor for 2 different art studios and sells his pottery off of his own website. These are great for beginners and he likes using them for consistancy. I included the first mug he ever made for a laugh and to also show the progression to what he makes today. I bet he wished he had one of these molds back in 2014 - Handles are usually hand pulled and it takes quite some time to perfect. The main upside to a mold is every handle will be the same shape. There are 12 total handles to choose from depending on the size and type of mug or cup you're making. There's even a handle for a taller stein type mug. If you're a beginner or even have some experience, these will help you stay consistant with your handle making.