I came up with my latest clay project in order to help me with a little problem that I had, and that I think might sound familiar to some of you as well.
If you’re anything like me, you make yourself a cup of coffee or tea, only to let something distract you, and then when you remember your hot drink you find that it has become lukewarm or even cold in the meantime.
Ugh, right?
So I made a couple of clay tiles, some of which I printed with a pattern.
The tiles had to dry for two days before I could continue with my project – did I ever mention how much I hate waiting?!
When the tiles were ready, I put them together to build little cubes that were open on two sides with a small hole on top.
Et voilà! My ‘Single-Mug-Warmer’ was born!!
But of course, the warmers had to be fired, then glazed and fired again before they were ready for use…
Now I only had to put my mug of coffee on top of the warmer and light a tea candle underneath it to keep the coffee warm for as long as I like.
Finally my “cold-coffee/tea”-problem is solved!!!
wow what a brilliant creation sarah. So beautiful
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Thanks so much, Gill! 😀 Hope all is well? Have a lovely day!
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What a great idea!
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Thank you!! 😀
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Oooooo. I thought the turquoise was nice, but then I kept scrolling and saw the glaze. Nicely done!
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Thanks a lot, Lani!! 😄😘💙
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What a wonderful and creative idea. I only got to understand how it works when I got to the end, but nonetheless, I love the clay tiles. Wouldn’t they make a wonderful wall mural as well? My mom was a ceramicist so I certainly appreciate how beautifully you glazed these works. Inspiring.
peta
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Thank you very much for your lovely comment, Peta! And I love your idea to use these tiles for a mural, it would look very Portuguese I think. 😊
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These are lovely! Sarah, how did you make the clay tiles? It looks like you imprinted a wooden mold onto the clay slabs? Did you design the mold yourself? Would love to know more!
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Thank you! 🙏💕 I used a candle for printing but I do like the idea of a wooden mold, as it would be much more durable!!
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Ooh a candle! Never would have guessed!♡
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Just goes to show you never know where inspiration is going to strike, or when! Love these cup warmers!
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Exactly! Thanks so much, Ann! 😀
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Sarah!!! You have outdone yourself. This is marvelous. I come from an art family, so I’m not saying this lightly. Think you have hit your stride and should sell them. They are gorgeous. I would love to be your first customer. 😍
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Aww – thanks so much, Jennie! ❤ Yes, I think I’ll try to sell these on a craft fair and see how it goes. 😊 I’ll let you know when I’m touring the US. 😉
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Great idea! My pleasure, Sarah. 🙂
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Brilliant! Love the color and design. 👌
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Thank you, Kelly!
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Tolle Arbeit und sieht wunderschön aus.
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Dankeschön! 😄
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What a lovely idea, Sarah.
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Thank you, Inese! 😀❤
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They are good idea and beautiful. I am now looking for this kind.
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Thank you! Hope you’ll find something similar!
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The warmers are just lovely Sarah 😀
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Thank you, Brian! 😀❤
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I love how they turned out. Yes, we all leave coffee to get cold. I had an electric heating plate for many years but kept forgetting it was on. It wasn’t as pretty as yours either.
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Thanks a lot, Marlene! Yes, it seems to happen to all of us. 😊
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These really are fab Sarah! My wife could use them for sure – I am not sure she ever actually drinks a hot drink when it is still warm.
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Haha! Poor Susan! 😄 Thank you, Darren! ❤
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That’s so clever! You’re very creative 🙂
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Thanks so much! ❤
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Lovely and such a wonderfully creative solution to your problem, Sarah! 🙂
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Thank you, Betty! ❤
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It’s so lovely to see these finished. Both colour glazes are beautiful. And your still-life is gorgeous. A great showcase for your many talents my friend.
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Thank you so much, Su!!! 🙏💕💕
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Clever, functional, and beautiful! I’d want a nice hot cup of tea just as an excuse to use the warmer.
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Aww – thanks so much, Liz! Wishing you a lovely weekend – with lots of hot tea. 😉
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Thank you, Sarah! I hope you have a good weekend as well.
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These are not only brilliant but absolutely gorgeous! I hope you have a beautiful weekend! 💗
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Aww – thanks so much, Lisa!! You too have a beautiful weekend! 💗
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Beautiful work, Sarah! It happened to me just the other day. I got busy with something else and forgot my cup of hot tea that had turned cold. Ugh. Your mug warmer is a perfect solution.
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Thank you very much, Rosaliene! You’ve got my sympathies – cold tea is horrible! 😁
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Brilliant – and really attractive solution. Love both glazes. To the Craft Fair, Sarah?
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Thanks so much, Shari! And yes, that’s the idea. 😉
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I love those mug warmers! Great job, Sarah!
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Thanks a lot, Jill! Happy weekend! ❤
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These came out beautifully, Sarah and also managed to solve your problem. A happy ending!
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Thanks so much, Chris! Every ending that includes a nice hot cup of coffee is a good ending – ask Jack Reacher. 😉
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That’s right !
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A mini carafe! Pretty and functional. You must have seen me drinking my lukewarm coffee. Ugh. Nothing worse.
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Thank you, Lois! 😄 Yes, I’ve sneaked into your selfie camera and had a quick look. 😉 Have a lovely weekend with lots of HOT coffee!! 😁
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Your mug warmers are simply lovely, Sarah.
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Aww – thank you very much, Tish! Wishing you a lovely weekend!
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And to you too. How’s the weather with you? Are the socks meeting requirements? I’m sure they are.
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Very stormy here, but the socks are at least helping with the cold. 😉 I’ve heard it’s the same in England – keep safe!
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Indeed we are very stormy. Woolly vests and sox required at all times.
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