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This stand is designed for potters who use a stamp as their maker's mark on the bottom of their pieces. While this one is intended for use with mugs, it may have other applications. It should also work well for those potters who apply their mark by hand.
To use, the mug is inverted over the top of the stand and positioned to receive the stamp. The mushroom-shaped top is almost flat to provide support to the inside of the mug against the pressure applied to make the stamp impression. It has a very slight curve to the edges which should match the slight curvature of the inside bottom of most mugs. The intention here is to minimize any touch ups to the inside of the mug after the stamp is applied.
The top is approximately 2" in diameter with the flat area about 1.75" wide. The stand is about 10" high over all with a base of about 6" diameter. The base has four pre-drilled holes so good that the stand can be secured to a work bench with screws if desired. Made from Oak and finished with multiple coats of polyurethane.
Since the stand is intended for use with various size mugs and other items such as vases, there will likely be a space between the base and the rim of the mug or vase. To minimize the space to be filled for support, a series of rings can be employed. The kit also comes with a hand-held mushroom-shaped tool for use when the stand is not practical.
Free shipping does not apply outside Canada and the United States. Current delivery times: Canada 6/7 days; US 10/12 days; Australia, New Zealand and Europe 4 weeks; UK 6/7 weeks (due to Brexit delays).
Thanks to OrangePeelPottery of Orange, CA for a great collaboration.
Product code: Pottery Maker's good Mark Kit