That s why epoxy works better than super glue on ceramic.
How to make a ceramic mug handle.
Put epoxy on the broken area and set the handle then wait 24 hours before handling.
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You just want to give the glue some extra time to bond so your handle will be nice and strong when you attach it to the mug.
Most people hold a mug cup handle with several fingers inside the handle and a finger or two against the outside thus both surfaces must be considered.
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Let the mug dry overnight before washing and using.
Attach the handle to the mug.
Now your mug form is complete and you can do any necessary touchup work.
Weld them firmly together.
Apply your glue to the broken ends of your mug handle and press the whole thing firmly onto your mug for 60 seconds.
Make a mug no handle fire it to bisque temp and soak it in water start pulling handles on this form.
Yes its takes some time to make handles but they will never look like part of the mug if your not pulling it from the mug.
Once you place the handle on the mug you can use your fingers or a modeling tool to smooth out the connected areas.
Make your own simple slab built mug with a pulled handle with this fun tutorial.
Mug handles take a great deal of stress so make sure your joints are strong.
Some potters pull handles with their thumb in the center of the handle but that can create problematic ridges even if you rotate the handle back and forth 180 degrees for every pull.
If your handles look like an afterthought then you need to start pulling handles directly off the mug.
If your ceramic coffee mugs handle has broken off repair it by using epoxy glue instead of super glue.
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Attach the handle to your coffee cup.
Every ceramic mug needs a handle.
Learn how to attach a clay handle to a clay mug in this free video.
Epoxy glue has better structural strength than normal superglue.
Also i show how you can make a perfectly circular bottom on a hand built mug.