RisingSunEarthworks
Announcement
I DO NOT TAKE ORDERS.
Home of the ORIGINAL Catthole Mug!
Functional stoneware pottery hand made in a smoke free, pet friendly home studio.
Learn more about RSE at
https://www.facebook.com/risingsunearthworks/
Announcement
I DO NOT TAKE ORDERS.
Home of the ORIGINAL Catthole Mug!
Functional stoneware pottery hand made in a smoke free, pet friendly home studio.
Learn more about RSE at
https://www.facebook.com/risingsunearthworks/
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Reviews
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Diana on May 30, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis mug is so great! The catthole mug keeps tea nice and warm, and you don't have to constantly refill because this thing is so roomy. The tail handle is comfortable, and thanks to those little paws, you don't even need a coaster. I was able to snag a green one for my BFF, and though I had every intention to wait for the next gift-giving holiday, I just couldn't wait to show her this gem. She loves it too!
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Brandy on May 16, 2022
5 out of 5 starsQuick delivery, safe and secure packaging and a beautiful mug! Love Love Love
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pebcat on May 15, 2022
5 out of 5 starsSuch a perfect mug. I feel so lucky to have been able to purchase one of these amazing mugs. Many thanks.
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Jessica on May 14, 2022
5 out of 5 starsSo beautiful! I have been trying to figure out how to get one for years. Totally lives up to the hype! I work at an animal shelter/spay neuter clinic and I can’t wait to use this at work.
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Holly on May 12, 2022
5 out of 5 starsLOVE this much. This is a functional piece of art. I'll be using this mug a ton. It does not wobble on the counter, very flat even paws. It keeps liquids hot for a very long time. It also holds a lot more fluid than your typical coffee mug. Hope to buy more mugs from June!
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Janna on May 11, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI love it so much! Well made, exactly as pictured. Drinking from it makes me so happy.
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HEATHER on Jan 24, 2022
5 out of 5 starsSo cute! I love everything that June makes. She's so creative and talented!
About RisingSunEarthworks
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Creating the same form over and over is a kind of meditation. -
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Texture, and the way a piece feels in the hand, is important to me. -
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I do get artsy on occasion. -
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I have gotten away from sculpture. I feel the need to go back to this soon. -
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I have a hard time calling it "art."
I don't want my pieces to be put on a pedestal and admired. I want them to become part of a life; to be held, used and loved every day.
After receiving my BA in studio art, I never wanted to make anything ever again. So I became an Animal Control Officer.
Fast forward to us living in Las Cruces, NM with 18 month old twins, when my husband surprised me with a used wheel and kiln. After expressing my horror that he would think I even had time for that, I found myself sneaking out to the garage during naptimes to dabble in the mud once again.
In 1997 I sold my first mug for $5 to a neighbor who stopped to chat and admired what I was pulling out of my kiln.
In 1999 we moved to Rhode Island where the pottery was put on hold until 2003 when I started up Rising Sun Earthworks, named in honor of my Japanese mom who always encouraged my artistic endeavors.
I've been muddy ever since.
Shop members
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June Gonzalez
Owner, Potter Photographer, Shipper
I was born to a Japanese mom and an American dad, and grew up in Los Alamos, NM. I spent my youth exploring the canyons, collecting shards of ancient pottery. I guess my fascination with mud and earth, and what can be created from it, started then.
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Russell
Bug Hunter/Tripping Hazard
Russell has been a member of the RSE team since 2009. His special talent is finding the perfect napping spot, which also usually happens to be in front of the sink or the wedging table. His hobbies are farting and snoring.
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Ruby
Entertainment/Customer Relations
Ruby came to us in 2017. She charms everyone she meets. Ruby specializes in rolling her toys under furniture in the studio, and then whining and barking until I get on my hands and knees and retrieve it. She has me well trained.
Shop policies
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns
I don't accept exchanges or cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
Returns and exchange details
If you are not happy with your item, I do issue refunds or exchanges upon receipt when the item is shipped safely back to me within 14 days.
Thank you
-June
Payment
Shipping
Your items will arrive wrapped in corrugated cardboard and bubble wrap, or double boxed, and shipping prices shown include this added cost.
I usually ship smaller items by USPS priority. Larger items and combined items will be shipped by UPS. If you prefer one carrier over another please convo me BEFORE paying so that I can adjust the shipping price if necessary. I can also ship by FEDEx.
I live on the east coast, so my shipping prices are calculated for worst case scenario- shipping to the west coast! I will always issue a shipping refund for any overage paid. During special sales and promotions, shipping method will be at my discretion.
SHIPPING TO CANADA: I will ship items under 4 pounds to Canada by USPS First Class International, and over 4 pounds to Canada by USPS International Priority.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: I'll be happy to quote you a shipping cost to other countries.
INSURANCE: If I ship by UPS or Fedex, up to $100 of insurance is included in the shipping cost. For USPS Priority, insurance is an additional expense. If you wish to buy insurance in this case, please convo me BEFORE paying so that I can adjust the shipping price. Otherwise insurance will not be added.