Handmade Honey Bee Stoneware Mug – Textured Honeycomb & Dripping Honey

This handmade stoneware mug features detailed honey bees nestled among textured honeycomb, finished with dripping honey effects and layered gold and blue glazes that flow and break naturally during firing. Every surface of this mug is intentionally developed through multiple stages of carving, texturing, and glaze application—making it a truly slow-made, labor-intensive piece.
 
The honeycomb texture is built and refined by hand, while raised bees emerge from the surface, creating a tactile, dimensional design you can feel as you hold the mug. Rich golden tones mimic warm honey, while cool blues add contrast and depth, pooling and melting together in organic, unpredictable ways.
 
This mug takes significantly more time than a standard wheel-thrown piece due to its layered textures and complex glaze work. Each firing produces subtle variations, ensuring that no two mugs are ever exactly alike.
 
Why This Mug Is Special
Hand-carved honeycomb texture with raised honey bees
Dripping honey glaze effects for movement and depth
Layered gold and blue glazes that pool and break naturally
High-fired stoneware for durability
Comfortable, well-balanced handle
One-of-a-kind surface results from an intensive, multi-step process
 
Perfect For
Bee lovers & pollinator advocates
Nature-inspired kitchen décor
Coffee & tea drinkers who appreciate craftsmanship
Thoughtful, meaningful handmade gifts
Collectors of artisan pottery
 
Details
Handmade stoneware ceramic mug
Honey bee & honeycomb relief texture
Gold and blue layered glazes
Wheel-thrown, hand-textured, carved, and glazed
Food-safe, non-toxic glazes
Microwave & dishwasher safe
One of a kind / small batch
Made in Maine, USA
 
Care
Dishwasher safe, though hand washing is recommended to preserve the glaze depth and textured details.