Faceted cup in dark wood ash glaze

A small faceted cup, wheel-thrown, then faceted and altered to create a soft, organic form. Each piece carries a subtle shell imprint from the beaches of Anglesey. The glaze was made by Jean Sampson using wood ash from the kiln, with the dark colouring assumed to come from rusty nails in the wood. This glaze responds beautifully in the kiln—settling into the facets and creating natural rivulets down the surface.

 

Each cup is handcrafted in the studio, with organic variations in shape, size, and surface detail—marks of the making process that gives each piece its character. Each piece is unique. 

 

Please note that the cup(s) photographed may not be the exact one(s) you receive, but yours will be very similar.

 

Each cup holds approximately 110ml, perfect for strong coffee or evening tipples.