About the service
I make custom sets of handmade trivets to order — not a decorative object for a shelf, but a working item that ends up on the table under a pot or pan every day. Each trivet is pulled from chamotte clay on the wheel: I center the clay, open it into an even disk of the right diameter, then form a rim or ribbed surface so dishes sit stably and heat doesn't reach the tabletop.
The set is composed so the pieces look like one family: three, four, or six trivets in different sizes — a small one for a teapot, a large one for a baking sheet — or all the same diameter if you want a uniform row. All pieces from one order are formed from one batch of clay and fired together, so the color and texture match rather than being chosen by eye.
Glaze is what makes the set truly yours. I have a tested palette of food-safe glazes — matte stone, glossy celadon, speckled oatmeal, deep cobalt, warm rust — and I can match the shade to a fabric sample or a photo of your kitchen. I leave the bottoms unglazed by request or glue on heat-resistant cork or felt so the trivet won't scratch the table and won't slide across the countertop.
Chamotte is fired at high temperature and fully sintered — such a trivet easily holds a cast-iron skillet straight from the stove and won't crack from temperature changes. If you wish, I add carved patterns, monograms, or textures unique to your order, and before firing I always send a sketch or glaze sample for approval.
Manufacturing time is two to three weeks from design approval: the clay must dry slowly before bisque firing, and glaze firing requires a separate kiln cycle. I wrap each trivet individually in paper and pack it in a sturdy box with cushioning; shipment includes a fragile label and tracking number. Tell me your table size, the dishes you use, and your color preferences — I'll prepare an estimate and timeline.
The set is composed so the pieces look like one family: three, four, or six trivets in different sizes — a small one for a teapot, a large one for a baking sheet — or all the same diameter if you want a uniform row. All pieces from one order are formed from one batch of clay and fired together, so the color and texture match rather than being chosen by eye.
Glaze is what makes the set truly yours. I have a tested palette of food-safe glazes — matte stone, glossy celadon, speckled oatmeal, deep cobalt, warm rust — and I can match the shade to a fabric sample or a photo of your kitchen. I leave the bottoms unglazed by request or glue on heat-resistant cork or felt so the trivet won't scratch the table and won't slide across the countertop.
Chamotte is fired at high temperature and fully sintered — such a trivet easily holds a cast-iron skillet straight from the stove and won't crack from temperature changes. If you wish, I add carved patterns, monograms, or textures unique to your order, and before firing I always send a sketch or glaze sample for approval.
Manufacturing time is two to three weeks from design approval: the clay must dry slowly before bisque firing, and glaze firing requires a separate kiln cycle. I wrap each trivet individually in paper and pack it in a sturdy box with cushioning; shipment includes a fragile label and tracking number. Tell me your table size, the dishes you use, and your color preferences — I'll prepare an estimate and timeline.
