Mug Handle Cracks? The best way to attach pottery mug handles!

The best way to attach a mug handle depends on a lot of factors. Clay bodies vary a LOT.. studio moisture plays a role... so many things to consider. Here is my step by step method of attaching!

Timestamps:
00:00 Mug Handle Cracks? The best way to attach pottery mug handles!
00:55 Pulling a Mug Handle
06:20 Mug Handle Details
12:32 The Best Trick for Handles!!
17:21 Final Steps

[cindybarowsky]

I struggled with handles but I tried your methods for pulling and attaching handles. It made a world of difference🥰

[mudminder]

I like the suggestion of letting the slip dry down a little before cleaning it up. I think that will help my occasional cracking. Brushing on a little liquid wax around the attachment sight can also be helpful, especially on delicate attachments. Further, if you make a very long handle, for example on a teapot, waxing the entire handle will often allow a long thin handle to dry without cracking.

[lethaeller]

Thanks for this- I'm going to go try it today. I haven't had much practice with handles and it's quite intimidating at first. You did a great job going step by step.

[jessicagordon]

I was attaching a handle as I was watching this and was just starting to wipe the slip when you said not to. You may have saved my mug! Thank you for this! 😀😀

[skrejbulgar]

You can also wax around the handle joints and let dry. Forces the water to evaporate out slower through the thicker parts of the mug, making it dry more evenly. Cracking when drying is a result of thinner parts (wall) drying faster than thicker parts (handle lug). Eliminated cracking for me, as long as the handle's well-attached.

[DoMoreStressLess]

This was really helpful. Appreciate you explaining WHY at every stage. I'm totally gonna start hanging my handles off the edge of the table like that.

[Molly-fztw]

Thank you so much. I’ve been making pottery for about 18 months and my forms are starting to be reliably nice but I have made a monster out of handles because there are so many little tricks I just don’t know. Ive had little success with avoiding cracking but this tutorial is absolutely what I needed.

[amyhoeppner]

This is the best explanation and demonstration I have seen for attaching handles. I'm definitely going to use this method on the mugs I have that I will be attaching handles to this week. Thank you!

[knightclan]

Beautiful feminine handle
Great video 👍
Good job teaching.

[stephaniebm]

Amazing video, thank you so much for your teachings and for sharing your techniques.

[bluebirdsing]

Wow! Great tip! Can't wait to try it! I definitely spend way too much time fussing with my handles.

[luanahaigood]

I just bought a Pacifica wheel and I really need to find some beginner videos, you are a great teacher I pray you do some beginner videos.😊

[MN-pup]

Very VERY good tutorial. Great work on the clarity and quality of your vid. Easy to listen to and watch.

[christinahubbard]

Oh my gosh!!! Best mug handle attachment advice!!! Thank you!

[knightclan]

I'm looking forward to trying this method of waiting to wipe away the slip.
Great tip

[janetlarue]

Eeeek! I just found your channel and im so excited! New Sub and new potter.

[omwufxc]

very helpful...I was fussing and adding too much water

[irwinhorn]

Great tutorial, very easy to follow and fabulous videography. Thanks.

[ricklaird]

great video. always good to learn a new technique to stop handle cracks. Thank you.

[workofartgreeley]

Going to give it a try! I always clean away when attaching... so I'll keep you posted :-) Thanks for the tutorial!