Due to the time consuming nature of my preferred design technique, I realize that paying myself a living wage for my work results in pricing my pieces in such a way that makes them unlikely purchases for many. 
 
Each small batch I release for purchase I will hold one mug back for a community raffle.  Once there are at least 5 raffle purchases I will select the new owner of the mug and notify them.
 
My hope is that this will allow more people to receive and enjoy a handmade piece.
 
If this approach proves popular I am happy to expand the approach to additional pieces each batch.