About the service
I take orders for ceramic drink sets: a pitcher and matching glasses thrown by hand on the pottery wheel as a complete ensemble. Each piece is individually thrown from stoneware or porcelain, but with matching wall thickness, rim profile, and unified handwriting — because of this the pitcher and glasses look like one design family, not randomly assembled dishes.
Work begins with a short discussion of how the set will be used. Cold water and lemonade in summer need different proportions than wine or juice at dinner, and a bedside carafe with glasses needs a much more compact version. Purpose determines pitcher volume, spout shape for neat pouring without drips, handle weight and balance, and the number and size of glasses — usually four to six pieces, designed to nest together for storage. You can choose a rounded classical silhouette or more faceted contemporary form, match the tone to existing kitchen dishes, or start from a reference — a photo, fabric sample, or just a mood: warm rustic ceramics or strict minimalism.
Glaze defines the set's character. I mix glazes myself and happily create sample tiles beforehand so surface color and texture are approved before firing the full set. Options range from matte tones in warm neutral palettes to glossy celadon and reflective glazes with subtle tone shifts from piece to piece: this isn't a flaw but a feature of handwork. The interior surface is always covered with food-safe glaze and fully vitrified during firing to stoneware or porcelain temperature, so the set easily handles dishwashers and microwaves and is suitable for daily use, not just display.
I build in time for sketch approval, test firing of glaze samples, and final quality check before packing; I ship in double boxes with soft dividers so pieces arrive intact. Manufacturing time depends on set size and glaze complexity; I provide exact timelines after design approval. This order suits those wanting a unified table aesthetic, choosing an unusual housewarming or wedding gift, cafes and small establishments needing a signature piece for serving drinks, and anyone simply preferring handmade items to factory ware. I discuss repeat orders and small batches beyond a single set, and upon request send photos of similar past work so you understand what to expect in the final result.
Work begins with a short discussion of how the set will be used. Cold water and lemonade in summer need different proportions than wine or juice at dinner, and a bedside carafe with glasses needs a much more compact version. Purpose determines pitcher volume, spout shape for neat pouring without drips, handle weight and balance, and the number and size of glasses — usually four to six pieces, designed to nest together for storage. You can choose a rounded classical silhouette or more faceted contemporary form, match the tone to existing kitchen dishes, or start from a reference — a photo, fabric sample, or just a mood: warm rustic ceramics or strict minimalism.
Glaze defines the set's character. I mix glazes myself and happily create sample tiles beforehand so surface color and texture are approved before firing the full set. Options range from matte tones in warm neutral palettes to glossy celadon and reflective glazes with subtle tone shifts from piece to piece: this isn't a flaw but a feature of handwork. The interior surface is always covered with food-safe glaze and fully vitrified during firing to stoneware or porcelain temperature, so the set easily handles dishwashers and microwaves and is suitable for daily use, not just display.
I build in time for sketch approval, test firing of glaze samples, and final quality check before packing; I ship in double boxes with soft dividers so pieces arrive intact. Manufacturing time depends on set size and glaze complexity; I provide exact timelines after design approval. This order suits those wanting a unified table aesthetic, choosing an unusual housewarming or wedding gift, cafes and small establishments needing a signature piece for serving drinks, and anyone simply preferring handmade items to factory ware. I discuss repeat orders and small batches beyond a single set, and upon request send photos of similar past work so you understand what to expect in the final result.
