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Legend among the pottery community tells of a madman who changed the legacy of the craft forever. Known as the “Mad Potter of Biloxi,” George Ohr inspires Sunset Hill Stoneware’s artisans in ways few would expect, from the uniqueness of his work to his eccentric persona. While he self-styled his madness, Ohr was an incredible…

Looking for a warmer getaway while winter rages on, or thinking about spring break? Taking a trip down to the Peach State might be the way to go. There are dozens of state and national parks in Georgia, many of which carry Sunset Hill Stoneware mugs. To get a taste of some of the wonders…

At Sunset Hill Stoneware, we make unique coffee mugs for a truly diverse array of customers, from first responders and rock bands to coffee companies with a tougher vibe. Somewhere in the mix, however, there’s a completely different set of clientele to whom we provide essential fundraising tools. Sunset Hill Stoneware has supplied mugs to religious orders and organizations…

Famously, Sunset Hill Stoneware mugs can withstand extremely high temperatures. Legend among our employees tells of an apple farm that experienced a fire several years ago, with the only things to survive the fire unscathed being their unique coffee mugs and a handful of apples. Needless to say, our mugs are perfect for the bravest among us,…

Fundraising for community causes is common for police departments all over the U.S. However, sometimes the officers in charge of these fundraisers prefer to use quality, American-made merchandise. That’s where we come in. Here’s how we helped a police department in suburban Detroit raise money to give back to their community. About Lincoln Park Police Department Located just…

Roger’s Killer Crackers Recipe Ingredients 4 packages of saltine crackers 1.5 tsp crushed red pepper About 1.5 tsp cayenne pepper 1 package of powdered ranch dressing mix 1 1/2 cups canola oil Method Mix the crushed red pepper, cayenne pepper, ranch dressing mix and canola oil until blended. Place saltines in a large freezer bag….

The year 2018 was a big one for Sunset Hill Stoneware. Between celebrating our 20th anniversary as a company with different events throughout the year and debuting new glaze colors, new styles for your unique mugs and the grand reopening of our online store, we went all out. We don’t plan on backing down from innovating after our…

It’s no secret that Sunset Hill Stoneware’s unique coffee mugs are objectively a perfect holiday gift. They’re functional, beautiful and can withstand the temperatures of an oven with ease. However, some groups who order our mugs go above and beyond in their pursuit of the holiday spirit. Some stand out for their unusual designs, causes…

Sunset Hill Stoneware has been making high-quality ceramic stoneware for 20 years and counting. We started out as a tiny business run by two friends in a converted firehouse. Knowing that, it’s hard to believe how much we’ve grown in the two decades since our owner and CEO, Tom Dunsirn, brought his pottery business idea to…

Conventional wisdom states that the maid of honor’s wedding toast is always better than that of the best man’s. Whether that’s true or not, and whether you’re the maid of honor or the best man, if you’ve been saddled with the awesome responsibility of saying a few words at your friend’s wedding reception, come prepared….