The Strangest Handles I've Ever Made

I like mugs with angular handles so they don't slip around your hand causing you to spill your drink.

As a beginner I really appreciate these kinds of experiments to see that it’s okay to learn this way.

Florian, thank you so much for being willing to be vulnerable in your creative process. I just want to affirm that THIS is exactly what all learners need to see. If some potters feel that this isn’t important, then they have closed off their learning potential. Thank you from all of us that just bask in the richness of the creative soup. What a joy! ❤❤❤

I love this. I don’t know why I never thought of carving the handle. I only thought about pulling it to the right thickness. But I can see the carving really adds refinement. I love the handlings that are squared off and have a nice place to rest your thumb. Nice work. Thanks

I enjoy very much seeing what you do with your pots and the effects you attempt. It is always good to expose oneself to different approaches and aesthetic sensibilities. My own preference is for the organic feel in a vessel made of clay rather than the sharp angles you develop, but that makes it especially valuable to see your work and think about those differences.

I love the one with the squared off handle -- it really complements the simplicity of the mug shape. I'd love to see one in your next shop update!

My favourites are the two with the flat tops. As someone with mobility issues the squarer flat topped one appeals as it looks easier to hold but the curved flat top one is visually more appealing. It would be interesting to see one of your more angular mugs with these handles. As usual a lovely relaxing video to end the day with.

My favorites were the last 2 you displayed at the end ,the triangular one and the one you said it’s your favorite. My favorite aspect of the one you referred to as looking like a tankard was how minimalist the top of the handle emerges from the cup. Great work and these handles do give your already fantastically modern yet organic work more intention. Bravo👏

The best part of your vlogs is your honesty and explaining what your doing. I feel more relax about the process, it’s really been an amazing journey.

Love the V handle!

the squarish handle is nice but i agree the mug does end up looking like a small tankard. i really like the one you picked as your favorite, but i have to say the super pointy one is also very intriguing!

Thanks for posting your process. It helps a lot! I actually like the triangular one, but for a mug that has more angles in it. They're all great though, and I can't wait to see how they look once glazed.

I'm not a ceramicist, but I do love making things and I think it's important to show other experiments, successes, and failures! That's all part of the creative process and learning things. It also helps others with their imposter syndrome when they see folks that they might idolize struggle a bit with their own creativity or makes. It removes the sort of sanitization filter we have online now where everything must be "perfect" before you post it. It removes a lot of the humanity of work and the act of making! Anyway, soapbox done. Love seeing your creative process and that you share it! <3

I like angular handles! They all look pretty.

I really like watching the process of experimentation.

these are great. so different from the usual handles. the shapes remind me of the rune on the bottom. square handle is my favorite

i never thought about changing the shape of the handle on pots, def it something i’ll have to try out now!

Hello Florian. It it difficult to say which one I like best as I can't name them. Numbering or naming each one would have helped me answer you more accurately. The only distinct one is the triangle. It is not my favorite :) Thank you for sharing your process. It is very helpful in my development as a beginner.

Really appreciate you sharing this initial trialling with us whilst your ideas evolve. It really helps us newbs understand the development of a unique personal style takes so much trial and error. The first two pots on the left in the final shot are absolutely divine, and so elegantly in keeping with your style! Very inspiring 😮 thank you as always

Thank you for another fantastic video and for sharing your experimentation! My favorite handle was the “tankard”. I liked its proportion, that you can rest your thumb on the top surface, and keep your fingers away from a hot mug. However, I liked the handle a little more before you emphasized its angularity. There is something nice about its softer lines and subtly that doesn’t scream or jump up & down terribly much. Beautiful yet humble. 😊