Well, I think that 2016 will be the year of conquering my fears. I’ve started putting handles on some of my pieces. I’ve struggled with the aesthetics of handles for awhile because they break the continuity of the patterns. I think the best way to resolve this is to straddle just one course of the pattern. The obvious benefit of mugs with handles is the ability to comfortably carry very hot liquids. Mugs without handles need thicker walls to minimize heat transfer. Adding the handles allows me to make thinner, lighter pieces that take advantage of the translucent properties of porcelain. The downside is that they generally take up more shelving space. I may have to develop a stacking version.