About the service
I'm a potter and work on the wheel — I actually started learning the craft with mugs, and it's still my favorite form: I know how to make a mug sit comfortably in your hand and keep your drink warm for a long time. I center, throw, trim and glaze each piece by hand, one at a time, so no two mugs in a set will be absolutely identical — that's what makes handmade special.
Before starting a project, I clarify how you usually drink: espresso, a big morning latte, tea or something in between — this determines wall thickness, handle angle and rim shape. I offer several basic forms — straight-sided, barrel-shaped, tapered upward — and you choose the volume, from a small 150 ml espresso cup to a large 450 ml mug. I hand-throw and attach handles while the clay is still soft, then check balance so the mug doesn't tip forward.
Glaze gives the piece its character. I mix and test glaze compositions myself, so I can match a shade to a reference, brand color or just your description of mood — matte earth tones, glossy celadon, speckled ceramic or two-color dipping. All glazes I use are food-safe, and finished pieces are dishwasher and microwave safe — I always check this before shipping.
A typical order is a set of 4 or 6 mugs, but I take individual pieces and larger batches for cafes and small brands needing branded tableware. The process is: we agree on size, shape and glaze, I send a sketch or photos of similar past work, for new shapes I make a trial piece, then the whole set goes through bisque firing, glazing and final firing. Manufacturing time is usually 2-3 weeks depending on kiln load; at each stage I send photos of progress so you see the process.
I've made mug sets for weddings, corporate gifts, cafe openings and just for people who wanted a matching kitchen set. Every order I pack carefully in double-wall boxes with plenty of padding; if you'd like, I'll include a short care card for the ceramics. If you have a Pinterest board, a photo of a mug you like, or just a general idea — send it, I'll turn it into something you'll reach for every morning.
Before starting a project, I clarify how you usually drink: espresso, a big morning latte, tea or something in between — this determines wall thickness, handle angle and rim shape. I offer several basic forms — straight-sided, barrel-shaped, tapered upward — and you choose the volume, from a small 150 ml espresso cup to a large 450 ml mug. I hand-throw and attach handles while the clay is still soft, then check balance so the mug doesn't tip forward.
Glaze gives the piece its character. I mix and test glaze compositions myself, so I can match a shade to a reference, brand color or just your description of mood — matte earth tones, glossy celadon, speckled ceramic or two-color dipping. All glazes I use are food-safe, and finished pieces are dishwasher and microwave safe — I always check this before shipping.
A typical order is a set of 4 or 6 mugs, but I take individual pieces and larger batches for cafes and small brands needing branded tableware. The process is: we agree on size, shape and glaze, I send a sketch or photos of similar past work, for new shapes I make a trial piece, then the whole set goes through bisque firing, glazing and final firing. Manufacturing time is usually 2-3 weeks depending on kiln load; at each stage I send photos of progress so you see the process.
I've made mug sets for weddings, corporate gifts, cafe openings and just for people who wanted a matching kitchen set. Every order I pack carefully in double-wall boxes with plenty of padding; if you'd like, I'll include a short care card for the ceramics. If you have a Pinterest board, a photo of a mug you like, or just a general idea — send it, I'll turn it into something you'll reach for every morning.
