It used to be, our ancestors did not have plastic or metal cups like we do. Rather, they drank from clay cups. These special clay cups were made by firing the clay in a fire. Even today the cups are made of clay and are beautiful, but the making of the cups is a rare skill that not everyone can master. We are going to take you through the entire process of making ceramic cups, step by step, and see how a company called Fenn produces their beautiful cups.

How Ceramic Cups Are Made

A lump of clay is the starting point for making a ceramic cup. This clay is extremely molded and also smooth sphere of the go very a structures. The clay is taken, and the first step is to shape it to a cup. This form is called "greenware," and it is extremely fragile and will break easily if you do not carefully handle it. Once the cup is formed, it must dry and harden. Instead, this is how we can prepare the cup for baking, which is the only thing we need to do at this point. To dry it, the greenware is air dried for several days. In this window, it transforms from goopy clay to a more rigid, bakes-into-shape version of itself.

Let’s Make Some Ceramic Cups: The Art of Creating Ceramic Cups

Making a ceramic cups is no more than a task; it is life full of art. Making a beautiful cup takes skill, practice, and patience. This process will create greenware, which flakes off once the clay dries; a seasoned artist will then take the dried greenware and shape it into the design they are interested in creating. Every single detail counts and they are so careful with their work. The artist then adds their own unique surface design and details to the cup. This may include taking some tools to etch patterns, painting bright designs, or adding special glazes that make the cup shiny and shiny. Their style is different, that is inspiring a different cup each time.

How Cups Were Made Long Ago

Until then, when people handmade ceramic cups, they did one at a time. This process was slow and meant that each cup was different from the next. Cups varied in the size and character. Now, most cups are machine-made, so large quantities of cups can be formed more easily than before. Yet there are those who still choose handmade cups. They can be wax sealed, or intricately painted (needed for the cups because a hand painted cup can be more intricate and beautiful with its uniqueness). Each handmade cup has a story behind it, each likely to be more special than the factory-produced ones.

PRINTING ON CERAMIC CUPS

One of the coolest things about making a ceramic cup is decorating it with designs and details. There are a myriad ways that an artist can add these designs, creating a unique cup each time. Some artists prefer to carve elegant designs into the surface of the cup using carving tools. Some people like to paint bright colors or use glazes to make fun patterns. Each technique has unique advantages. The method you select can alter how the final cup tastes and feels.” That is the creativity that makes ceramic art so much fun to do.

The Last Steps to Create Ceramic Cups

Once the final decoration has been added to the shaped and dried cup, it’s time to take the final step and put it in the kiln. Baking is heating the cup to a high temperature, typically about 1200 degrees Fahrenheit. This is important because it turns the clay hard and strong. It also allows for any glazes or paints to melt and adhere to the outside of the cup. When the cup is baked and cooled, it is ready to drink from, or can be displayed as a lovely piece of art.

At Fenn, we have a huge amount of pride in the cups that we produce. Every cup is hand crafted by a professional ceramicist and each one is a little different. We use an array of tricks to imprint amazing designs and patterns on our cups. * Our cups are kiln fired at high temperature, making them strong and durable. We still feel that a good cup (or mug) should be as functional for drinking as it is gorgeous to behold and reveal.

In summary, this makes the art of creating ceramic cup with many centuries of history. Skilled and patient, the process of creative shaping the greenware, the adding of design and detail is not for the faint of heart. The end product is a lovely vessel that is functional for drinking or ornamental as a piece of art. We at Fenn pride ourselves in the cups we make, and we hope our customers love them as much we love making them.