The handcrafting of the handles of ceramic tea cups

There are various handcrafts for the handles of ceramic tea cups. Different techniques can endow tea cups with different styles and functional features. Here are several common handcrafts for the handles of ceramic tea cups for you:

Casting method

Production process: First, prepare fine-textured and easy-to-shape clay and a turntable for fixing the clay. Place the clay on the turntable and gently press it with your hand to make it smooth. Then, use your fingers or tools to dig grooves in the middle of the clay as the initial shape of the handle. Next, pull the handle outward along the grooves with your hand or tools to gradually expand the shape of the handle. After that, carefully inspect and adjust the shape of the handle to ensure it is uniform and beautiful. Finally, dry the handle of the clay cup and proceed with the firing. Pay attention to controlling the temperature and time to prevent deformation or cracking.

Features: The handles made by the casting method are both good-looking and uniform in shape. Moreover, handles can be molded in appropriate proportions according to the size of the cup, and multiple handles can be molded simultaneously just in case.

Pasting method

Production process: According to the size of the cup, shape the handle in an appropriate proportion. Then, stick the semi-dry cup and the handle together with mud. Note that the dry cup body and the handle usually cannot stick together due to the different shrinkage rates of the clay when it dries. Therefore, the sticking operation should be carried out the day after the cup body is shaped. After several cracks appear, they need to be repaired patiently. If the handle falls off, it is recommended to give up making it again to avoid causing more damage during the repair process.

Features: The operation is relatively simple, but it is necessary to pay attention to the dryness and humidity of the cup body and handle as well as the timing of pasting to ensure that the handle is firmly pasted on the cup.

Creative modeling technique

Special cut surface design: The handle is formed by a large number of irregular cut surfaces. An increase in the number of cut surfaces will increase the Angle between the surfaces, reduce the force exerted by the turning line on the hand, and make the hand feel comfortable. At the same time, the increase in the area of the cut surfaces also increases the contact surface between the handle and the hand, making the touch feel softer. However, the handle should not be made too round; otherwise, it may slip when held in hand when there is oil or water.

Adjustable handle: When holding, hold the thinnest part with your fingers, and the round end of the drum rests in the palm, which can well achieve the action of holding. This design allows the handle of the cup to accommodate two fingers. The thumb is placed at the top, and the remaining two fingers are precisely resting against the bend at the end of the handle, providing all five fingers with proper positions for a comfortable grip.

"Broken" shaped handle: At first glance, people may think that such a handle seems to be broken and doubt whether it can still be used. However, when using it, they find that the missing part does not affect the holding. This innovative design carried out without affecting the realization of functions can bring a novel feeling to users.

Material combination process

Wooden handle: Made of carefully selected wood with clear grain and warm texture, it seamlessly integrates with the ceramic cup body after meticulous polishing. The wooden handle not only adds a unique visual beauty to the water cup but also provides a comfortable grip, making every sip of water a pleasure. It is a manifestation of the integration of life and nature, as well as the collision of simplicity and texture.

Hollowed-out integrated design: Starting from the handle and the body of the teapot, the two are combined into one whole. The handle is made by hollowed-out, and the handle is cut out from the body of the teapot to create a seamless integrated design effect. For instance, Luigi Clani, the designer of Drup tea sets, has adopted this technique. Meanwhile, the lid is also designed with a small hole for lifting and pinching, making the lid and the body of the teapot integrated and avoiding any jarring appearance.