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These handmade tankards are perfect for serving your favorite hot or cold beverages whenever the opportunity arises. Each tankard is approximately 5 inches tall with a 3-inch rim and has a capacity of 16 ounces, or one pint.
Each piece is wheel-thrown using locally blended stoneware clay, bisque fired, then glazed with glazes formulated and mixed in my studio. The tankards are then fired a second time to temperatures exceeding 2200°F, resulting in fully functional pieces intended for everyday use.
Each tankard is individually handmade therefore slight differences in shape, capacity, and glaze coloring should be expected and are part of their handmade character.
This handmade stoneware pottery Bacon Cooker is crafted in a two piece design that is perfect for any of todays kitchens. This item helps ensure that the bacon is cooked to perfection anytime it is on the menu. Each unit comes with a brushed underglaze on the body or in carved areas, or slip trailing all in freeform organic designs giving each piece a earthy and unique one-of-a-kind character. Both the cylindrical upper part and the bottom tray have handles supporting ease of handling and cleanup.
This two piece one of a kind bacon cooker is an excellent way to cook bacon to your liking each time with a microwave resulting in minimized cooking time as well as easy cleanup. Fold 6 or so strips of bacon over the top of the rim so it is hanging inside and outside the cylindrical top then pop into the microwave on high setting. Depending on your microwaves wattage, cook approximately 1 minute per slice or as needed to meet your liking. I typically use thick cut bacon and 1 minute/slice is what I prefer. This cooker is wheel thrown in two pieces and has a pour spout shaped into the outer rim of the bottom tray allowing for quick and easy placement of all bacon drippings into your receptacle of choice.
Because each piece is handmade, some variations in shape, glaze color, texture, detail work as well as size can be expected.
· DETAILS:
· Handmade stoneware 2 Piece Bacon Cooker
· Approximately 8 inches wide x 6 inches high.
· Color choices are shown herein.
· Microwave, oven and dishwasher safe.
· Food safe and lead free.
This handmade stoneware Bacon Cooker is a one-piece kitchen item that is a must for making perfect servings of bacon. Each comes with a Slip Trailed Freeform Organic design giving each piece a natural, one-of-a-kind character.
Because each piece is handmade, some variations in shape, glaze color, texture, detail work as well as size can be expected.
This one of a kind bacon cooker is an excellent way to perfectly cook bacon to your liking in a microwave resulting in minimized cooking time as well as easy cleanup. Fold 6 or so strips of bacon over the top of the rim so it is hanging inside and outside the cylinder then pop into the microwave. Depending on your microwaves wattage, cook approximately 1 minute per slice or as needed to meet your liking. I typically use thick cut bacon and 1 minute/slice is what I prefer. This bacon cooker is wheel thrown in one piece and has a drainage hole between the bottom of the cylindrical part and the outer rim allowing for the drippings to flow freely from the inner chamber to the outer tray area. The tray has a pour spout shaped into the rim supporting quick and easy placement of all bacon drippings into your receptacle of choice.
DETAILS:
· Handmade wheel thrown stoneware One-Piece Bacon Cooker
· Approximately 8 inches wide x 6 inches high.
· Color choices are as shown herein.
· Microwave, oven and dishwasher safe.
· Food safe and lead free.
Commitment to Excellence
The studio pursues continuous refinement of form, texture, and glaze composition, thereby delivering ceramic works that meet elevated standards of functionality and visual harmony.
About Mugley Pottery
My interest in pottery began with a fascination for its history, especially the Pueblo pottery of the American Southwest. I started with hand-building techniques, then moved primarily into wheel-thrown and sculpted pieces for both functional and decorative use.
My work has always centered on everyday ware that serves a practical purpose, along with whimsical and myth-inspired pieces meant to spark the imagination.
The Mugley line of pottery first came to life in the mid-1970s and continued through the 1990s. During that time, much of the work found new homes through our shops, Mugley Emporium, at two Renaissance Festivals in Texas, through various shows, limited wholesale markets, and our gift and gallery shop.
While my love for pottery never went away, it was sidelined for a number of years by corporate commitments. In 2025, I put aside the corporate hat, pulled my pottery equipment, materials, and supplies out of storage, added a few needed items, and returned to my roots: making Mugley Pottery once again.
Now I am back at the wheel and back in the mud.
I believe in pushing boundaries, challenging the status quo, and supporting excellence in the ceramic arts. This site features videos of my work at various stages, daily life in the pottery, occasional instructional videos, and a showcase of current and future Mugley pieces.
Thanks for stopping by. I hope you enjoy the work.
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