Each mug begins with a considered form, with the option to shape it further through small hand-made gestures.

Over time, these have become a shared language — one that allows customers to choose how a mug looks, feels and meets the hand.

Below are the core forms and the gestures that can be applied to a mug.

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Think of it as a Mug Menu:
1: Start with a form - Eg: Edge

2: Add a detail if you would like - Eg: Imprint (carved thumb groove on handle)

3. Add glaze type of choice - Eg: Ink Spot, Luxe Leopard, Midnight Oil, Painters

Once the form and any details are chosen, the mug is finished in a named glaze, resulting in combinations such as Arc | Impress | Luxe Leopard or Embody | Painters Green.

This system is especially helpful for commissions, but it also offers a clear way to understand the mugs you see here.

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 Arc

A curved form shaped by flow rather than line.

Gentle arcs guide the hand and create a balanced, comfortable feel.

Body

A tactile form shaped by touch.

Exaggerated finger ridges remain in the clay, carrying the maker’s hand through to the user.

Edge

A tight, minimal form designed as a canvas for glaze.

Straight, controlled walls taper gently inward, inviting use while allowing the glaze to lead.

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Details | Gestures in Clay

Some mugs include additional hand-formed details that deepen how the mug feels in use. (these next images show the detail on raw clay for clarity)

Imprint

A carved thumb rest formed from my thumb print.

A small, ergonomic gesture that marks where the hand naturally meets the mug.

Impress

A pressed thumb impression added to the body of the mug, creating a subtle point of contact between hand and clay.

Embody

Both imprint and impress are brought together.

The thumb rest and body impression deepen the tactile quality of the form, creating a sense of being held by the mug.