A selection of ceramic glaze swatch test tiles. An excellent way to see how the glazes look and feel before committing to buy.
You can select which colour (s) you’d like, or request to see them all.
Free UK shipping.
Comes in a canvas bag alongside printed glaze information cards.
Please note test tiles are complimentary with our tableware pre-order bundles and certain BATCH items.
Glaze Guides
We work with about eleven different glazes usually and two different blends of clay bodies: pale stoneware and flecked stoneware.
We throw with both a local flecked clay and a pale clay. The flecked clay is more heavily grogged and will fire to a darker colour with flecks of iron. The pale clay is purer and paler when fired. Many of our glazes look the same or similar on both clays but there are some differences. Please select the colour options below to read more.
The work we fire in our electric kiln we tend to refer to as our ‘standard ware’ and there are seven usual glazes: speckled white, ochre, nori, olive, powder, sand and charcoal.
We also fire a gas kiln - not as often, and usually we include one-off pieces or experimental pots. There are four main glazes we use: shino, celadon, tenmoku, pale blue chun and chun. These glazes tend to have more variation and are less repeatable, but for these reasons can be extra special.
When pre-ordering items you can choose your clay body and then choose your glazes. If you’d like to receive a glaze swatch pack before ordering, they can be purchased here (these are complimentary for all made-to-order commissions).
Standardware Pieces
Cup (tea bowl) thrown in a pale stoneware and available in either our nori or ochre glaze. The cup is suited to a wide range of uses including herbal tea, flat whites / cappuccino and cold drinks too.
To learn more about the different glaze colours, please see our colour guide.
255ml // 8cm h x 8cm ø
Hand-thrown coffee pour-over / dripper, thrown at the wheel in a flecked stoneware.
Available in the following glazes: charcoal, nori, ochre, olive, powder, sand and speckled white. To learn more about the different glaze colours, please see our colour guide.
Designed for use with Hario v60 coffee filter paper size 2. Simple add the filter paper, your desired amount of coffee and add boiling water. This is compatible with any of our mugs and cups (except mini tapered mugs or espresso cups).
Curved Mug thrown in an iron-rich flecked stoneware. The perfect vessel for a hot chocolate, milky coffee or cup of tea.
The mug has a comforting shape to hold and an elegant foot-ring.
H 7cm x D 10.5cm. 300ml.
Our newest mug design is a classic, versatile shape suitable for tea and coffee. It holds 325ml and is thrown in our flecked stoneware and available in our seven standard glazes.
9.2cm h x 9cm ø // 325ml
Elevated candle holder, thrown in a flecked stoneware and available in the following glazes: ochre, nori, charcoal, sand, powder, olive and speckled white.
4.5cm h x 10cm ø
Espresso Cup thrown in an iron-rich flecked stoneware and available in the following glazes: tin white, charcoal, nori, ochre, olive, powder, sand and speckled white. To learn more about the different glaze colours, please see our colour guide.
7cm h x 6.4cm ø excluding handle // 115ml
Broth, Soup or Ramen Bowl thrown in an iron-rich flecked stoneware and available in the following glazes: charcoal, nori, ochre, olive, powder, sand and speckled white. To learn more about the different glaze colours, please see our colour guide.
This bowl was originally developed as a ramen bowl, however we find it suitable for many varieties of foods - from breakfast porridge to soups and stews - so we decided to change the name to honour that.
This is the regular size, but we also make a larger version.
Small, £42ea: 8cm h x 17.5cm ø
Broth, Soup or Ramen Bowl thrown in an iron-rich flecked stoneware and available in the following glazes: charcoal, nori, ochre, olive, powder, sand and speckled white. To learn more about the different glaze colours, please see our colour guide.
This bowl was originally developed as a ramen bowl, however we find it suitable for many varieties of foods - from breakfast porridge to soups and stews - so we decided to change the name to honour that.
This is the large size, but we also make a smaller version.
Large: 8cm h x 20cm ø
Lidded Jar thrown in an iron-rich flecked stoneware and available in the following glazes: charcoal, nori, ochre, olive, powder, sand tin white and speckled white. To learn more about the different glaze colours, please see our colour guide.
7.5cm h x 10cm ø / 350ml
Lidded Jar thrown in an iron-rich flecked stoneware and available in our standard ware glazes. These jars are carefully thrown at the wheel with a lid made to fit each jar body, so that it is a perfect fit. Suitable for storing foodstuffs and sourdough starter, amongst other uses.
To learn more about the different glaze colours,please see our colour guide.
13cm h x 10.5cm ø / 750ml
Please note that a 5% discount is given on all tableware pre-orders automatically at the checkout*.
Tableware set for 1-8 settings (4-piece to 40-piece), including:
Dinner Plate 2.5cm h x 24.5cm ø
Side Plate 2.5cm h x 20cm ø`
Dinner bowl 5cm h x 20.5cm ø
Cereal bowl 7cm h x 14.8cm ø
4 piece set includes 1 x dinner plate, 1 x side plate, 1 x dinner bowl and 1 x cereal bowl
8 piece set includes 2 x dinner plate, 2 x side plate, 2x dinner bowl and 2 x cereal bowl
Etc.
Available in flecked and pale stoneware, in ochre, nori, charcoal, olive, powder, sand, speckled white. Please note that if you are undecided about which glaze you’d like now, don’t worry! You can decide later, we’ll be in touch to discuss glaze options with you after you’ve placed the order. If you do know which glaze you’d like already, just let us know at the checkout. A set of glaze swatch tiles and a colour guide is complimentary for all dinner-set pre-orders and will be posted to you upon receipt of your order (UK only).
For different configurations or quantities, please get in touch via email. *The 5% discount is only applied for pre-orders over 4 items.
Multi-functional flower frog and vase, wheel-thrown in a flecked stoneware. The vase is faceted and includes a lid which can be used to create floral arrangements by adding single stems. This is a very easy way of making arrangements out of the foliage and flowers you have available (even in the midst of Winter!). Alternatively the vessel can be used as a regular stem vase without the lid.
The vase is available in the following colours: charcoal, nori, ochre, olive, powder, sand, speckled white. To learn more about the colours please see here.
Please note there is a greater degree of variation from batch to batch than most of our pieces.
11.5cm h x 8cm ø
Cup (tea bowl) thrown in an iron-rich flecked stoneware and available in the following glazes: charcoal, nori, ochre, olive, powder, sand and speckled white. The cup is suited to a wide range of uses including herbal tea, flat whites / cappuccino and cold drinks too.
To learn more about the different glaze colours, please see our colour guide.
255ml // 8cm h x 8cm ø
Cereal bowl thrown at the wheel in an iron-rich flecked stoneware and available in the following glazes: charcoal, nori, ochre, olive, powder, sand and speckled white. To learn more about the different glaze colours, please see our colour guide.
7cm h x 14.8cm ø
Dinner Bowl, hand thrown at the potter’s wheel in an iron-rich flecked stoneware and available in the following glazes: charcoal, nori, ochre, olive, powder, sand and speckled white. These bowls are perfect for pasta dishes, but also lots of other dishes too. They are one of the most popular pieces we make.
To learn more about the different glaze colours, please see our colour guide.
5cm h x 20.5cm ø
Teapot thrown in a local flecked stoneware.
18cm h x 18cm ø (from the top of the handle to bottom of the teapot and including the spout) / 855ml
We make each piece by hand in our Sheffield studio. There may be slight variation in the dimensions specified in this listing and also variation in the glaze. This is especially the case with our teapots, as each part is made carefully by hand, from the teapot body to the thrown spout and pulled handle. The glaze is highly individual on each piece.
Tapered Mug thrown in a flecked stoneware.
9cm h x 7.4cm ø // 250ml
(Please note the 350ml size, which appears on some of the images, is discontinued)
Lidded Jar thrown in a pale Cornish stoneware and available in the following glazes: charcoal, nori, ochre, olive, powder, sand and speckled white. To learn more about the different glaze colours, please see our colour guide.
7.5cm h x 10cm ø / 250ml
Lidded Jar thrown in a pale Cornish stoneware and available in our standard ware glazes. These jars are carefully thrown at the wheel with a lid made to fit each jar body, so that it is a perfect fit. Suitable for storing foodstuffs and sourdough starter, amongst other uses.
To learn more about the different glaze colours,please see our colour guide.
13cm h x 10.5cm ø / 750ml
Serving Bowl in a pale stoneware and available in our nori glaze.
7cm h x 27cm ø
Dinner bowl thrown in a pale Cornish stoneware and available in the following glazes: charcoal, nori, ochre, olive, powder, sand and speckled white. To learn more about the different glaze colours,please see our colour guide. The glazes are similar to those on the flecked stoneware, except a little bit brighter and clearer.
5cm h x 20.5cm ø
Dinner Plate thrown at the wheel in an iron-rich flecked stoneware and available in the following glazes: charcoal, nori, ochre, olive, powder, sand and speckled white. To learn more about the different glaze colours, please see our colour guide.
2.5cm h x 24.5cm ø
Dinner Plate thrown in a pale Cornish stoneware and available in the following glazes: charcoal, nori, ochre, olive, powder, sand and speckled white. To learn more about the different glaze colours, please see our colour guide. The glazes are similar to those on the flecked stoneware, except a little bit brighter and clearer.
2.5cm h x 24.5cm ø
Side Plate in an iron-rich flecked stoneware and available in the following glazes: charcoal, nori, ochre, olive, powder, sand and speckled white. To learn more about the different glaze colours,please see our colour guide.
2.5cm h x 20cm ø
Side plate thrown in a pale Cornish stoneware and available in the following glazes: charcoal, nori, ochre, olive, powder, sand and speckled white. To learn more about the different glaze colours, please see our colour guide.
2.5cm h x 20cm ø
Pourer thrown in an iron-rich flecked stoneware and available in the following glazes: tin white, charcoal, nori, ochre, olive, powder, sand and speckled white. To learn more about the different glaze colours, please see our colour guide.
10.5cm h x 8.5cm ø (including spout) // 280ml
Milk pourer thrown in a pale stoneware and available in the following glazes: charcoal, nori, ochre, olive, powder, sand and speckled white. To learn more about the different glaze colours, please see our colour guide.
10.5cm h x 8.5cm ø (including spout) // 280ml
Pourer thrown in an iron-rich flecked stoneware and available in the following glazes: tin white, charcoal, nori, ochre, olive, powder, sand and speckled white. These pourers are dipped, with the stoneware clay exposed at the lower portion of the pourer. To learn more about the different glaze colours, please see our colour guide.
10.5cm h x 8.5cm ø (including spout) // 280ml
Jug thrown in a local flecked stoneware and available in the following glazes: tin white, charcoal, nori, ochre, olive, powder, sand and speckled white. For further information about glaze options, please see here.
17cm h x 13 cm ø // 1060ml
Reduction Fired Pieces
Lidded Jar thrown in a flecked stoneware and glazed in an iron-rich tenmoku glaze, which is a glossy deep brown colour. This piece has been reduction fired in a gas kiln.
Our tall lidded jars can be used for many things, some people like to use them as sourdough starter jars or for food stuffs, or they can be entirely decorative.
6 cm h x 10cm ø // Usable capacity 800ml / capacity to the rim 810ml
Lidded Jar thrown in a flecked stoneware and glazed in an iron-rich tenmoku glaze, which is a glossy deep brown colour. This piece has been reduction fired in a gas kiln.
Our tall lidded jars can be used for many things, some people like to use them as sourdough starter jars or for food stuffs, or they can be entirely decorative.
14.5 cm h x 10.5cm ø // Usable capacity 650ml / capacity to the rim 680ml
Tapered mug thrown in a pale stoneware and glazed in a chun-type glaze, where the subtle blue and grey tone is drawn from the iron pigment in the clay body. Reduction fired in a gas kiln.
9cm h x 7.8cm ø // 250ml
Lidded Jar thrown in an iron-rich flecked stoneware and glazed in a pale blue chun glaze with iron brushwork on the lid and body of the jar. This is part of a series of gas fired jars in which each jar is uniquely sized.
8.5cm h x 10cm ø
Broth, Soup or Ramen Bowl thrown in an iron-rich flecked stoneware and glazed in our tenmoku glaze. Gas fired in April 2025.
7.5cm h x 17.5cm ø // usable capacity 650ml / capacity to rim 1000ml
Our guide to the Pottery West glaze colours
Including FAQs
Tall mug in an iron-rich flecked stoneware and available in the following glazes: charcoal, nori, ochre, olive, powder, sand and speckled white. To learn more about the different glaze colours, please see our colour guide.
325ml // 11 cm h x 7.5 cm ø