First wooden mug

I can't take the wait.

Thus I don't enjoy woodwork of myself.

But I find a chunk of wild cherry tree

that is well seasoned.

I hesitate to decide what I make.

Finally, big mug cup is a decision.

Because I have a pain in my wrist,

the mug must be simple or minimal.

It's more of a prototype...

I add a leash on the handle,

but its shape isn't satisfactory.

For lighter weight,

its bottom is scraped out.

Leaking test : passed

I decorate a sheep's backbone

that have got during my travels

in Mongolia.

I change the shape of its handle,

color with coffee powder,

and coat with linseed-turpentine

oil mix.

After the coating is set,

I wash out the rest of oil

with boiled water.

Finished!

Jasmin tea emits a subtle scent.

Final shape:

To some degree,

I am content with it.

A little long-headed grasshopper

drops in this mug

for his/her congratulations.

He/She nibbles away leash greedily.:)

More natural... it will be.