Custom
lettering
Explore hand-written lettering on a selected gaiwan or cup. The method, placement, origin and proof process depend on the actual piece; we confirm them before work begins.
Two methods[2]
Hand-written釉上彩
Selected gaiwan and cups; confirm the surface first
The characters are painted onto the finished glaze in overglaze enamel, then fired again at low heat to fix them. A person writes them with a brush, so the strokes carry pressure and release — they are not set type.
Overglaze lettering may be possible on an already-fired piece if the material and surface are suitable. Confirm availability and care for that item; metallic decoration must not go in a microwave.
Ask about existing stock
Laser engraved激光雕刻
Selected cup shapes with a suitable surface
A laser cuts the line into the glaze itself: even depth, clean edges, and the same result every time. It suits logos, regular type, and any job where several pieces have to match exactly.
A laser produces a more regular mark than brushwork. We check the result on the actual glaze and confirm care instructions for the selected piece.
Confirm by order
Before you decide
Overglaze enamel sits on top of the glaze, not under it. So a lettered piece must not go in a microwave, and wants hand washing. That is the trade: because the enamel is on the surface, we can write on a pot that is already fired and waiting, instead of starting a new kiln load.
We do not offer voluntary change-of-mind returns or exchanges, including for lettered pieces. Please check the agreed proof before work begins. If a piece arrives damaged or does not match the agreed specification, contact us so we can review the appropriate remedy under our returns and breakage policy.
How it goes
- 01Tell us what you wantWhich piece, what it should say, which script, and where on the pot. Leave anything you are unsure about blank — we will ask.
- 02Confirm the price and proof processWe check the selected piece and method, then confirm any proof or sample fee and whether it is credited against an order before work begins.
- 03See the proofWe agree the wording and placement using the proof method confirmed for your piece. Any revision terms are explained in advance.
- 04Approve before letteringWe confirm the final design and payment terms before any lettering work begins.
- 05Decorated and deliveredThe chosen method, completion schedule and dispatch arrangement are confirmed for your order.
Any proof or sample charge, revision terms and credit against the final piece are confirmed before you pay or work begins.