The haptic cup is made to be experienced through touch. Thrown and altered on a treadle wheel, the rising and falling cadence of the wheel leaves its trace in the form. Shifting glaze textures—from satin to matte to glossy —invite slow handling and exploration from every angle, creating a mindful experience that elevates the everyday ritual.
This particular piece is finished in a glaze I developed using locally sourced basalt dust and wood ash and was created using a hand-selected blend of Australian commercial and wild clays. These cups are fired in a gas kiln to 1300°C in a reduction atmosphere, the flame’s movement through the kiln creates rich variation and unique surface character—no two are ever the same.
The haptic cup is made to be experienced through touch. Thrown and altered on a treadle wheel, the rising and falling cadence of the wheel leaves its trace in the form. Shifting glaze textures—from satin to matte to glossy —invite slow handling and exploration from every angle, creating a mindful experience that elevates the everyday ritual.
This particular piece is finished in a glaze I developed using locally sourced basalt dust and wood ash and was created using a hand-selected blend of Australian commercial and wild clays. These cups are fired in a gas kiln to 1300°C in a reduction atmosphere, the flame’s movement through the kiln creates rich variation and unique surface character—no two are ever the same.