This BabyFace mug starts off as a cylinder thrown on the wheel and then I push and pull the clay to sculpt the facial expression and ears! Each mug is hand painted with velvet underglaze and finished with an ocean blue glossy glaze! These mugs are microwave and food safe! I highly recommend hand washing the exterior as dishwashers can be harsh on the surface and could scratch the matte glaze. Perfect for coffee, tea, or really any beverage! Each mug is signed on the bottom.