New mug

So in ceramics a few days ago, I made a "twin" cup to the previous one I posted so to if I was capable of remaking it but also because I want to perfect it. Here's what I came to:

REALLY CLOSE ISN'T IT?!! It was such a successful day, I loved it.
Then, yesterday I trimmed the bottom (see the ugly uneven bottom on the bottom? I "trimmed" that) and decided to carve in a design.

Fish bones :) I know, it's a little weird(?) but I really like it because it looks very animated and cartoon-like. Next step is to sand it down once it's fired and then paint it. I have yet to decide what I want to paint it but there's a high-fire glaze (which is just fired at a higher temperature) that's called "Outerspace" or something, and looks like an explosion of stars in the dark sky. Pretty cool. 


Next thing I'm learning/ researching is handle making because I'm scared to add handles to my mugs if I really like them and might ruin it.