Ceramics Care & Handling
Ceramics by nature are fragile and will last longer when treated gently.
Due to the intricate design and different hold attachments to the climbing cups, it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to HAND-WASH only.
If you want to reheat your drinks, a maximum 1 minute in the microwave is suggested as the stoneware clay has a tendency to get hot due to the iron in the clay body. The iron is what gives the speckled or brownish color in the cups.
Cups with the 'metal' screws on the hold handles do not actually have metal components. This silver color is a ceramic glaze and all the clay and glazes used in my work are sourced commercially and certified safe to be used as tableware.
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For other tableware or drink-ware items, all glazes that will touch food/drinks have food-safe glazes. These items are also dishwasher-safe and microwave-safe - unless it is indicated that the piece has GOLD or PEARL lustre coating.
Gentle hand washing is *still* recommended due to the handmade nature of the items. The dish-washing machine is usually harsh on ceramics.
Here are a few more tips to make your ceramics last a lifetime (or longer!):
- Avoid taps and bumps with other dishware in the dishwasher, cupboards and when handling them in the sink. This can create tiny fractures that grow over time with repeated heat and moisture exposure and can result in larger cracks or attachments/handle falling off.
- Avoid putting your ceramics in the microwave for more than one minute at a time to avoid overheating the clay body.
Let customers speak for us
from 19 reviews
Incredible, gorgeous, creative, well-crafted, and so fun to drink from. My climber son dropped his jaw to the floor when he saw it. He has used it every day and it brings him such joy.

So happy I finally scored one of Louise’s climbing cups! They look absolutely amazing

Functional, fun and totally stunning! I hope very much to be a repeat customer and buy another mug for a friend!

I had such a great shopping experience, and the mug is perfect. Thank you!!
Best handmade cups/mugs ever! Love them all!

I love it! I am still hyped of all the cups and mugs and I am pretty overwhelmed that I got one for my husband!
Still want mooooore!!!
Best wishes from south germany 💜

Excellent product and customer service! Bought this as a gift and it was an overwhelming success. Such a unique and niche idea, it certainly stands out from all of the rest, and it will be the topic of conversation over coffee for years to come.

Super cute and unique! I love this cup so much. Louise was great with communication throughout the ordering process.

Bought it as a gift for my friend, she absolutely loved it, it’s her new favorite mug! Seller is great to work with, great communication, beautiful hand made product, she really delivered!

Exactly as pictured! I love this artist and the cup is amazing.

Love it.

I’m loving the boulder cup! Super cute and exactly what I wanted 😊

Great detail and amazing craftsmanship!

Such a cool design concept and it’s even more impressive in person! I love using it for my morning coffee.

I saw these mugs on Instagram and as a huge rock climbing fan, I knew instantly I just had to have one. I have no regrets paying a pretty penny for such a beautiful mug -it is clearly well crafted and thoughtfully made! You can easily tell that each hold was made with care and that the mug is sturdy enough to last a lifetime. The wait you have to endure is well worth it -this is my new favorite mug, and I have already received many compliments on it. I will definitely be looking to get my mug a friend, maybe one with handles!

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