About the Glaze Palette:
At Whistle & Page, glazes are chosen as thoughtfully as the clay itself. The palette is inspired by the natural rhythms of the landscape outside the studio windows — moonlight, blossoms, fresh leaves, wide blue skies, and warm sunshine stretching across the countryside. Each glaze family carries a Japanese name that reflects these elements: Tsuki (whites), Sakura (pinks), Midori (greens), Aozora (blues), and Ohisama (yellows). In the kiln, these colours move, pool, and reveal unexpected depth, creating surfaces that feel alive. Slight variations in size and colour are part of the handmade charm, ensuring every piece is truly one of a kind.
Handcrafted & One of a Kind
Each Cosy Cup is handmade in my Murrumbateman studio with equal parts intention, caffeine, and chaos (usually while someone small is asking if dogs can marry cats or if I know how tall the Eiffel Tower is). These cups are wheel-thrown or handbuilt, then shaped, trimmed, and glazed by hand. They’re built for those glorious moments where you actually sit, sip, and remember you’re a whole human being — not just the person who knows everyone’s library bag day.
Unlike mass-produced mugs that all look the same and feel like a hotel buffet fork, Cosy Cups are each gloriously unique. Shapes lean, glazes drip, colours surprise — but the result is always the same: a cup that feels like it was made just for you.
Available in clean white or a colour family of your choosing (earthy, vibrant, soft), each Cosy Cup holds a generous 280–300ml. Perfect for your morning latte, peppermint tea, or that hot chocolate you’re 100% not sharing with the kids. By design, they’re handleless, inspired by the Japanese yunomi — but if you’re Team Handle, you can add one. (No judgement — sometimes grip is life.)
A Slow & Intentional Process
Because even big, cosy cups deserve the full spa treatment.
Days 1–2: Thrown on the wheel — depending on the clay, the studio vibe, and whether I’ve had my own coffee yet. Once shaped, they rest. Like me after lugging in the groceries, they need a moment.
Days 3–6: Trimming and refining. I tidy up the form, maybe add a cheeky maker’s mark, and, if you’ve chosen a handle, this is when I pull and attach it. Then it’s off to a damp box (basically a clay day spa) to dry slowly, so they don’t crack under pressure — unlike me in Week 8 of Term 4.
Days 7–10: Bisque firing. Into the kiln for their first big cook, turning them from baby-soft clay to sturdy ceramic grown-ups who can handle hot drinks and hot gossip.
Days 11–13: Glazing. Each one gets brushed by hand with at least three coats of glaze. No dunking, no shortcuts — just layer upon layer of personality-packed colour.
Days 14–16: Glaze firing. The kiln works its magic, colours melt and settle, and then I sand the bottoms silky-smooth and give each one a warm, soapy bath. Because they deserve it. And so do you.
Measurements at a Glance
Capacity: Approx. 280–300ml
Size: Roughly 9–10cm high × 8–9cm wide (give or take a school bell)
Glaze: White or your chosen colour family — hand-painted in layers for gorgeous variation
Care: Dishwasher safe, but handwash if you want them to stick around for years
Status: Pre-order now open | Made to order | Lovingly packed and shipped from Murrumbateman, NSW
