Textured Tree Mug — Slip-Transfer Design, Hand-Sanded Finish
This textured mug is the perfect vessel for a generous pour of coffee, loose-leaf tea, or a cozy morning latte. Handcrafted from stoneware clay, the rustic, tactile exterior contrasts beautifully with a variegated, glossy teal glazed interior — a truly unique piece of functional art.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS & CARE
- Material: Handmade stoneware clay
- Capacity: Holds 14 fl oz
- Dimensions: Approx. 3.75" tall, 3.5" wide at the rim
- Dishwasher, microwave, and food safe
THE ARTISAN PROCESS & DESIGN
- Wheel-thrown & trimmed: Individually shaped on the potter's wheel, then precision-trimmed once the rim is firm enough to hold its form.
- Slip-transfer tree design: While the clay is still wet, a light green slip is transferred using newsprint paper, then layered with white slip to build up the tree design by hand.
- Antiqued exterior & variegated glossy teal interior: A dark wash is applied to the outside after the first firing for an antiqued look, while a variegated glossy teal glaze brings a vibrant pop of color inside.
- Firing & hand-sanded finish: Fired a second and final time, then wet-sanded by hand for a smooth, luxurious feel in the hand.
Made by hand in small batches in my Denver studio — no AI, no mass production, just one potter shaping every piece.