Custom Stoneware Articles

The flu, COVID-19 and other serious illnesses are a true concern for the world today, and colds are a nuisance that nobody enjoys. They’re highly contagious and spread easily from person to person. That doesn’t mean they’re impossible to prevent though, or that you can’t stop them from spreading. With the help of these tips…

Our love for art goes beyond the stoneware mugs we make. We have a team full of painters, designers, woodworkers and more who love to express their artistic talents, both at Sunset Hill Stoneware and beyond. Such is also the case for Melissa Scott. Melissa is one of Sunset Hill Stoneware’s account specialists who has…

Fundraising is a good way to raise extra money for your group or for someone in your community. But, some kinds of fundraisers are more effective than others. Take a look at these seven different fundraiser ideas, ranked by how much money you can make from them, plus other factors. 7. Crowdfunding Crowdfunding takes many…

We work with dozens of local groups and businesses in the Fox Valley. Some of these have included family-owned coffee shops and craft breweries located right down the road from Sunset Hill Stoneware’s offices. But, we don’t just work with private businesses. We also help our local public organizations like police and fire departments. One…

The Sunset Hill Stoneware pottery crew can have headphones in while they work. For many of our team members, it helps to have that layer of background noise as they’re making mugs or helping you choose the best stoneware mug style and glaze color for you. While some of our team members listen to podcasts…

It’s one thing to pay your employees enough for the hard work they do every day. However, that shouldn’t be the only thing you offer if you want to retain them.  Today, benefits are the name of the game when you’re trying to attract and keep talented employees. Here are five benefits your employees want you…

North Carolina. It’s a state full of natural beauty with both the rolling mountains of the high country and some of the most stunning seashores in America along the Outer Banks. These are our top five parks in North Carolina for getting away. Whether you’re planning an escape from the cold or looking ahead to…

Martin Luther King, Jr.’s work still echoes through the American consciousness today. He was one of the leading members of the Civil Rights Movement during the 1950s and 1960s, working with groups across America to bring our country closer to true equality and freedom. The legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. is one that we…

The work that goes into making your custom coffee mugs requires more finesse than you might think. Even the act of stamping the bottoms of our mugs and sealing them requires a delicate hand. That’s where members of our prepping and stamping crew like Mike Fredericks come in. Mike has been with Sunset Hill Stoneware’s…

Even though stoneware is our specialty, our pottery experts also know a thing or two about porcelain. To help you make informed choices when you’re looking for your next mug, kitchenware piece or a new work of functional art, we’ve sorted out the differences between stoneware and porcelain. Find ways to tell the two apart…