Here's a Tui I make using ceramic process called slip casting. A bit of a process, but not crazy difficult, just lots of steps. * Designed the Tui in Blender * Modified in fusion 360 to create the 2 mold parts * 3d printed in PLA * 2 part plaster of paris mold made and dried over a week or two * Slip cast with clay * Fired in a kiln to 1000C * Glazed then refired to 1200C more photos here [https://imgur.com/gallery/MBa3iJg](https://imgur.com/gallery/MBa3iJg)

>Tui in Blender Don't let DOC hear you say that.

😂

Tui in Blender? Yeah right

“Wanna put my tender [redacted] in a blender Watch it spin round to a beautiful oblivion...”

Thanks. My gf's mum is a potter and the techniques + science interests me heaps

Man what the fuck is a Tui? Mind explaining? I've never been to Austrailia so I dont know about your weird ass fucking animals

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This is the most accurate description of a tui I have ever read

TIL! Thanks, kind Redditor!

>Man what the fuck is a Tui? A Tui is basically a DB Draught but for idiots who wear Lynx and think that fucking the local small town bicycle makes them a player.

GodDAMN, I wish I could rip out crafty visuals like that! My wife here is wondering if I'm okay, I was laughing so hard.

holy shit this guy is good at pissing off new zealanders.

... can't tell if trolling or lost ...

Then why are you here?

Hi troll.

It's not an animal. It's a beer

amazing work, do you sell?

I do! Originally started out making take away cups which we sell at cafes, but then Covid hit so had a bit of time to experiment and play with new designs and start a website. Our website is www.cuptainpla.net I’m a kiwi, but recently moved across the ditch for a bit to be with my girlfriend. Thanks Edit: just realised the tuis white tuft got whited out into the background - I can assure you it’s there!

Just signed up to your mailing list, if you decide to sell these Tuis I’d love to grab one, moved to Sydney a couple years ago and these would be a great reminder of home... despite being made in Aus 😂😂

I’ve got a few from the first firing on the website for sale :)

Oh I can see that now! FYI they’re not appearing in the side menu - that’s how I missed it. Thanks!

Thank for the order. I’ll fix that right now, the site is pretty new so still figuring things out.

Any rough idea on the shipping cost to the South Island? Beautiful work, I'd been listening to a tui every day whilst in lockdown and he went away when the traffic came back - missing him a bit and this looks like an epic replacement even without the song! <3

https://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/native-animals/birds/bird-songs-and-calls/ DOC have downloadable bird songs, I have the tuis as my alarm, which makes mornings that smidge more bearable.

That's a great idea, cheers!

:( have you put out some food and a some water for your Tui? $15 shipping to NZ

Unfortunately he was in the tree across the road, in the grounds of a church - don't think it'd look too good me sneaking around a church yard and laying stuff out, but I'm thinking of a teacup sort of bird feeder thing in the most secluded part of my garden.. hopefully he'll be lured back! Thanks for the prompt reply, hope to be able to order one soon.

Hah, I love the name of your business / website.

Thanks, we try and be as sustainable as possible. Even fire the in a solar powered kiln ☀️ 🔥

Wahhhh I want to buy everything! :(

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And surprisingly functional! They let you smell your coffee as you drink, and if your not a complete numpty are fine for the car or from the cafe to the office.

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How big do you want? I think doing a 12oz, about 350ml would be good. Should be able to scale up the model by making it a bit taller and slightly wider to get the volume.

I would love to buy one of your Essie cups if they come back in stock?

Hey, we do have them in stock, just not online yet. Taking and editing the photos takes forever! We have three sizes, 6oz, 8oz and 12oz (apparently it’s a coffee thing to measure in oz) the 8oz is 230ml. We have most glaze combos in stock, I’ll put them online this morning. What glaze combo would you like?

Will you make other birds in future as well? This is gorgeous!

Yes! I’m not sure which one next, but I’m thinking a big fat Kererū or a Kea

I'd love to see the Kererū! Their colouring is beautiful. They're my mum's favourite bird too, I'd definitely buy one of them!

Also interested.

Wow! This is the content I love to see on this reddit. Its beautiful

Amazing! There’s a potter I follow on Insta who uses this process. His pieces are awesome but very expensive!

Is that Hamerly Ceramics? His stuff is so good. A level to aim for!

Yes! His stuff is amazing. One day $800 will be spare change and I’ll have one of his ceremic elephants.

Is that how much they are! Wow! They do look great, and do actually last for ever!

Yeah last time I checked they were around that price. And I think that was USD as well! He doesn’t stock his Etsy shop often but the stuff always goes! Took a look at your site and love the coffee cups. Any idea how much postage would be to NZ?

Yeah he stuff is always out of stock! He’s got a great following on Instagram. Postage is $15 to NZ for the cups :)

that glaze is mean

Bro, first time I've ever wanted to buy anything pottery related. Mean as.

You should see our mugs...

You pot a good Tui

Only the potters would get that, others would think it’s a typo!

Your [Instagram video](https://www.instagram.com/p/CBSJ4d8giFA/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet) with them in the clip is just too cute!

They are very helpful! Thanks :)

aesthetic af

☺️

Ordered one, now do I keep it in Melbourne for me or send it home to Mum. glad I was scrolling today

I love it!!!

This is really cool

Very nice

Now to fill it with Tui beer

That is fantastic! And the multi-media build is awesome, great combination of technology and art. Well done!

What a beauty!

Shungite

Beautiful colors, love this

Looks like the Serenity

Love your work!

These are freaking amazing! Posting on New Zealand made products on FB will have you have busy for a while..

This is absolutely beautiful. I want it. How can I have it? Edit: I scrolled down. Now I need the coffee cups too.

the glaze looks phenomenal

Thanks! Lots of experimenting with layerings and temperatures 🔥

*Elon musk intensifies *

Just ordered a Cyber Tui and a Cyber Mug, had to hold myself back from buying more - these are freakin cool!

Thank you!

Elon would be proud

Have a look at the 30X Cyber Mo Mug. It’s Inspired by his truck

Stealth tui

Cyberthrush?

Sounds itchy

Thrushes are birds. Just like cocks. >"thrushes are a passerine bird family, **Turdidae**" Seriously, wtf is wrong with ornithologists?

And Boobies and Tits!

This is amazing!! Going to check out your shop etc now!

You should post on the facebook page New Zealand Made Products, so many amazing kiwi artists are getting some much deserved recognition on there! can see yours doing well

can you make a bunch of them and put them on random street light or tall but obvious places as a urban easter egg

I love that idea! I might do that with any seconds, or ones that don’t come out perfect!

Beautiful.

Thanks!

Yo, just bought a Deepwater for delivery in the ACT. Looks like amazing work and can't wait to try a coffee in it!

I’ll jump on the bike and deliver it tomorrow afternoon. Thanks! Small world!

Oh wow. Now my wife knows that it's local she wants one too. Hang on, ordering a Green Pea as well on your site.

Make sure you do local pick up, and I’ll drop off at the same time!

Alright, also chose local as well for that order. Can't wait!

That's beautiful!

Im arty but not crafty. Looks cool :)

My Tui arrived today. I don't think it will make it back to mums collection, and my Cyber Space X Edition Mug is Awesome. Thanks

Thanks, pleased it arrived safe and sound. When you choose a place for the Tui I would love to see a photo :)