We’ve always wanted to make a Western Nostril Mug. Here is our first attempt.

The pros: Fairly cheap (main expense : masking tape). Can use own mug.

The cons: Not dishwasher safe, only handwashing safe for 3 washes.

Conclusion: Overall feeling was positive. The drinking experience was enhanced. We are investigating more permanent printing methods.

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Here’s a movie of a Nostril being drawn. It’s not very clear but you can get an idea of what happens.

Here’s the final one coloured in:

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I think this was the first Nostril we ever did - back in 2000 I think. How dodgy is the drawing? And the idea? You have to start somewhere.

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A biography of the authors - “Full of delicious details”  Sold out

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Here’s a Cape Times book review from a few months ago. (click the image to be able to read it.)

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Every now and then people send us their ideas. Please keep them coming. We can’t promise we’ll turn them into cartoons but they’re fun to get nonetheless.

Here’s one we received the other day: