Making a Face Mug Tutorial_all the steps_including clay cylinder, handle, and sculpting the face

One of my favorite projects to do with my students is this ugly mug project. I hesitate to call these mugs ugly because they turn out so beautiful and unique. Each mug captures a different expression and emotion. They are full of personality. This video includes 3 parts. Part one shows how to create a cylinder for the body of the mug. Part two starts at the 6:00 mark and it shows how to add the handle. Part three starts at 12:27 and shows how I added a face. This part is very flexible and all depends on the expression you are trying to capture with the mug. Use a visual reference to help you sculpt the facial features. It doesn’t have to be incredibly realistic. You can exaggerate the features as much as you want. Lastly, I included some finished greenware from my class so that you can get some inspiration. Have fun with this project and enjoy the creative process!