About the service
I throw mugs and complete tea sets on a pottery wheel by hand, piece by piece, and tailor each detail to how you'll actually use it. The work begins with a short conversation: do you need a durable everyday mug for the microwave and dishwasher, a delicate porcelain teapot for leisurely tea time, or a matching set of six cups for guests. This determines the choice of clay — textured or smooth stoneware for warmth and durability, porcelain for its translucent delicacy and clear ring, or speckled clay if you want visible texture beneath the glaze.
The teapot receives the most attention on the wheel. I throw the spout, lid, and body separately and fit them together so the lid sits snugly with no wobble, and the spout pours a smooth stream rather than dribbling down the side — I test each teapot with water before glazing. The mugs and cups in a set I throw from measured portions of clay of equal weight so the handles, rims, and volumes are coordinated throughout the set, not just "roughly similar."
Glazing is the most personal part of the order. I have a working palette of food-safe glazes: glossy celadon, matte oatmeal, deep black "iron," ashy speckle — and I'm happy to test a non-standard color, double dipping, or hand painting: initials, a small branch, a geometric band. Send me references or a Pinterest collection — before the main set I'll make test tiles of the glaze.
Each piece goes through a bisque firing, glazing, and a second firing until the clay is fully vitrified, so finished mugs and teapots are completely food-safe and designed for everyday use. Production usually takes 2–3 weeks depending on the set size and whether glaze testing is needed; at every stage — from raw throwing to the finished piece — I send photo updates. I pack by hand: several layers of foam, sturdy double-walled box, "fragile" marking, and shipping insurance — I wrap and secure the teapot lid separately so nothing chips in transit. Before starting, I always discuss dimensions, colors, and quantity and provide a written quote, so there are no surprises.
The teapot receives the most attention on the wheel. I throw the spout, lid, and body separately and fit them together so the lid sits snugly with no wobble, and the spout pours a smooth stream rather than dribbling down the side — I test each teapot with water before glazing. The mugs and cups in a set I throw from measured portions of clay of equal weight so the handles, rims, and volumes are coordinated throughout the set, not just "roughly similar."
Glazing is the most personal part of the order. I have a working palette of food-safe glazes: glossy celadon, matte oatmeal, deep black "iron," ashy speckle — and I'm happy to test a non-standard color, double dipping, or hand painting: initials, a small branch, a geometric band. Send me references or a Pinterest collection — before the main set I'll make test tiles of the glaze.
Each piece goes through a bisque firing, glazing, and a second firing until the clay is fully vitrified, so finished mugs and teapots are completely food-safe and designed for everyday use. Production usually takes 2–3 weeks depending on the set size and whether glaze testing is needed; at every stage — from raw throwing to the finished piece — I send photo updates. I pack by hand: several layers of foam, sturdy double-walled box, "fragile" marking, and shipping insurance — I wrap and secure the teapot lid separately so nothing chips in transit. Before starting, I always discuss dimensions, colors, and quantity and provide a written quote, so there are no surprises.
