Andy Vlock Gas-Fired Drinking Cup — Wood Ash and Black Dolomite Glaze Artisan Crafted the quiet elegance and care

the quiet elegance and care in each fiber reflect Akemi’s broader practice—where every material is treated with respect and every object holds space for beauty

revealing soft whites

slightly irregular

Across the exterior

Andy Vlock Gas-Fired Drinking Cup — Wood Ash and Black Dolomite Glaze Artisan Crafted the quiet elegance and careThis drinking cup by Andy Vlock is wheel thrown from stoneware and gas fired in reduction, finished with a layered surface of wood ash and black dolomite glaze. The interaction between glaze, ash, and flame creates rich variation across the surface, with areas of warm brown, charcoal, and soft, mottled highlights. The form is compact and gently rounded, with an uneven rim that adds visual interest while remaining comfortable to drink from. Inside, the