Tessa isn't a potter, but she is an artist. This is her design sketch.
So yeah, my first try wasn't a success. I'm thinking maybe I need to make vertical cuts on opposing sides and gently meet them to form the closed arch. Or.. maybe I need to wait until the piece is at soft leather hard and then cut and form.
I'm going to give this design some thought and try again.
August 13, 2012
UPDATE!!
I inserted a clay tube into the center and smoothed it out. Not exactly like Tessa's design, but close enough for an the challenge.
I'm not finished with this mug project. I have another technique that I think will work better. I'll post another update when complete.
Glazed :)