Flower Shaped Cups – This Week in the Studio

This week in the studio, I worked on flower shaped cups.

The softly wavy rims give each piece a gentle movement. Every cup was shaped individually carrying small differences in form and surface. 

I stamped each one at the base and seeing them together after the firing felt special.
I also filmed the process.

You can watch the making of these cups on my YouTube channel.

 

A new Youtube Vlog!

A new video is now live on my YouTube channel.

From an sea walk to the studio this video shows the process behind my black clay cups.

 

Yunomi?

This blue cup with its slightly wide and subtly angular form might look simple at first glance. But the natural mix of beige and blue glaze creating soft, flowing patterns, reveals a different face every time. My recent cups have had a more minimalist stone-like feel; this one however, stands alongside them with both harmony and a distinct character.

One of my favorite details is the small variations that emerge after firing: the flow of the glaze and the blending of colors make each piece completely unique.

The shape of the rim makes sipping effortless, and when held in the hand, the geometric form seems to fit naturally, almost as if the cup has adapted to your grip. Drinking tea or coffee from it feels far beyond using an ordinary cup—you really sense the delicacy and individuality of handmade ceramics.

I considered listing this cup on Etsy, but part of me wondered if I should keep it for myself. Some pieces are just so special that you want to enjoy them daily, not just share them with others. This cup is definitely one of those.

A Cup With Two Ears

This little two-handled cup has been with me for about two years now. I first made it after reading some Etsy reviews where people were looking for cups with two handles—I hadn’t known before that for some, holding a regular cup can be tricky.

While making it, I didn’t focus only on that need; I wanted it to feel sweet and a bit playful too. The handles turned into ears, a tiny nose appeared in the front, and suddenly it became more like a character than just a cup.

It’s still one of my favorites, maybe because it carries both a story and a smile.