Scarab Beetle Belly Mug
Wood fired mug featuring detailed hand-carved insect specific to a genus level depiction of their natural counterpart. Shino glaze, ash deposits and localized atmospheric conditions within the kiln creates a range of reds, oranges, creams and grey carbon trapping across the body of the piece.
This collection was fired in Gordon Hutchens’ anagama kiln on Denman Island. This traditional Japanese style of kiln construction, meaning “cave kiln”, is built into a natural slope of the land partially below grade to take advantage of the earth’s insulation. Constructed 1996-1998 with the assistance of Japanese master kiln builder Yukio Yamamoto, this is the fourth kiln of its kind. The firing process spans approximately three days, requiring continuous stoking of wood every 5-10 minutes by a team of around twenty people working together to cover shifts through the day and night. Once a temperature of approx. 2300°F is reached and stabilized through the entire length of the chamber it is sealed and allowed to cool slowly for five days before unbricking and crawling inside to unload.
*microwave safe, handwash recommended
Approximate Dimensions:
12 fl.oz / 3.25” h x 2.75” rim diameter, 4” belly diameter
Contactless order pick-up is available in downtown Victoria.
Wood fired mug featuring detailed hand-carved insect specific to a genus level depiction of their natural counterpart. Shino glaze, ash deposits and localized atmospheric conditions within the kiln creates a range of reds, oranges, creams and grey carbon trapping across the body of the piece.
This collection was fired in Gordon Hutchens’ anagama kiln on Denman Island. This traditional Japanese style of kiln construction, meaning “cave kiln”, is built into a natural slope of the land partially below grade to take advantage of the earth’s insulation. Constructed 1996-1998 with the assistance of Japanese master kiln builder Yukio Yamamoto, this is the fourth kiln of its kind. The firing process spans approximately three days, requiring continuous stoking of wood every 5-10 minutes by a team of around twenty people working together to cover shifts through the day and night. Once a temperature of approx. 2300°F is reached and stabilized through the entire length of the chamber it is sealed and allowed to cool slowly for five days before unbricking and crawling inside to unload.
*microwave safe, handwash recommended
Approximate Dimensions:
12 fl.oz / 3.25” h x 2.75” rim diameter, 4” belly diameter
Contactless order pick-up is available in downtown Victoria.
Wood fired mug featuring detailed hand-carved insect specific to a genus level depiction of their natural counterpart. Shino glaze, ash deposits and localized atmospheric conditions within the kiln creates a range of reds, oranges, creams and grey carbon trapping across the body of the piece.
This collection was fired in Gordon Hutchens’ anagama kiln on Denman Island. This traditional Japanese style of kiln construction, meaning “cave kiln”, is built into a natural slope of the land partially below grade to take advantage of the earth’s insulation. Constructed 1996-1998 with the assistance of Japanese master kiln builder Yukio Yamamoto, this is the fourth kiln of its kind. The firing process spans approximately three days, requiring continuous stoking of wood every 5-10 minutes by a team of around twenty people working together to cover shifts through the day and night. Once a temperature of approx. 2300°F is reached and stabilized through the entire length of the chamber it is sealed and allowed to cool slowly for five days before unbricking and crawling inside to unload.
*microwave safe, handwash recommended
Approximate Dimensions:
12 fl.oz / 3.25” h x 2.75” rim diameter, 4” belly diameter
Contactless order pick-up is available in downtown Victoria.
