{"id":17920,"date":"2017-01-12T11:01:46","date_gmt":"2017-01-12T17:01:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greyfoxpottery.com\/?p=17920"},"modified":"2017-06-08T15:07:16","modified_gmt":"2017-06-08T20:07:16","slug":"choosing-handmade-stoneware-mugs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greyfoxpottery.com\/business\/choosing-handmade-stoneware-mugs","title":{"rendered":"Choosing Handmade Stoneware Mugs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Showing appreciation for customers can go a long way, which anyone who runs a business likely already knows. Those who have a good experience with your business, whether a retail store, restaurant, coffee shop or brewpub, are likely to keep coming back. Reminding customers of exactly what they do love about your business amplifies that idea.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Giving out a gift is one way to ensure repeat business, especially when that gift is branded with your company logo. Seeing the name will jog memories of great times spent at your establishment, which can translate into repeat buyers and more revenue for you. Selling that same handmade offering can also be an option, depending on the business you run.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Why Handmade Gifts?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/greyfoxpottery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/14444656_695726890579215_1009630473795583404_o.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-17922\" src=\"https:\/\/greyfoxpottery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/14444656_695726890579215_1009630473795583404_o-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"14444656_695726890579215_1009630473795583404_o\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greyfoxpottery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/14444656_695726890579215_1009630473795583404_o-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/greyfoxpottery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/14444656_695726890579215_1009630473795583404_o-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/greyfoxpottery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/14444656_695726890579215_1009630473795583404_o-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/greyfoxpottery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/14444656_695726890579215_1009630473795583404_o-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/greyfoxpottery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/14444656_695726890579215_1009630473795583404_o.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a>Handmade gifts have a special spirit not found in mass-produced gifts. By offering a handmade stoneware mug, you are showing that you care about creativity and uniqueness. Each gift carries the essence of your business and is more likely to be appreciated. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creations of any sort are valued for the environment they are created in. A handmade item exudes <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/smallbiztrends.com\/2016\/05\/why-handmade-matters.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a sense of care, respect, and honor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. When you consider the work that goes into making a handmade stoneware mug, there is an enormous amount of care taken. Each inch of the mug is carefully created by human hands and incorporates a bit of the heart of the company along with it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People are dreamers at heart, and offering a handmade gift allows for that in a way that mass-produced products do not. Handmade stoneware mugs show that your company, too, has a heart and cares about the finer things in life. It indicates that you want to offer your customers something different, which in turn, makes them feel appreciated.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Why Stoneware Mugs?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the common gifts given by businesses include pens, stickers, and other small trinkets. These are all useful and even fun in some cases, but they are not something that is as appreciated as a thoughtful gift that is imbued with creativity and care. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/greyfoxpottery.com\/product-category\/coffee-mugs\/\">Handmade mugs<\/a> are gifts that are unique, down to the fact that each one is going to be slightly different. They are useful because there are dozens of times that a customer will pull a mug from a cabinet and use it, which also gives them a chance to appreciate the artistry and remember your company.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stoneware mugs are something a customer might not think to buy themselves, but that will be appreciated. Detail is included in each one and a sense of tradition, and quality is infused in each and every one. Your company logo emblazoned on such a mug will set you apart from competitors, whether they are used as gifts, prominently displayed or utilized to serve coffee or tea. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a number of reasons to incorporate this type of artisanal product in your company, which are listed below.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mugs are crafted with care and include unique details to set you apart<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stoneware items are budget-friendly yet innovative and provide great advertisement<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The logo medallion offers a beautiful canvas for you to show what your company is all about<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By buying handmade, you can choose from many glazes and designs to cater to customers with different tastes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Durability is inherent with this type or product, which shows you care about your clients.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By offering this kind of product, you will stand out from other establishments and bring warm memories to former customers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, stoneware mugs have a number of excellent characteristics that you may not be aware of. Stoneware mugs are certainly <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/eluxemagazine.com\/homestech\/how-eco-friendly-is-ceramic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">better for the environment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially when compared to paper or Styrofoam cups. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Why My Company?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/greyfoxpottery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Photo-Sep-29-12-09-15-PM-e1483619884621.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-17923\" src=\"https:\/\/greyfoxpottery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Photo-Sep-29-12-09-15-PM-e1483619884621-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"photo-sep-29-12-09-15-pm\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greyfoxpottery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Photo-Sep-29-12-09-15-PM-e1483619884621-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/greyfoxpottery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Photo-Sep-29-12-09-15-PM-e1483619884621-500x667.jpg 500w, https:\/\/greyfoxpottery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Photo-Sep-29-12-09-15-PM-e1483619884621-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/greyfoxpottery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Photo-Sep-29-12-09-15-PM-e1483619884621.jpg 1114w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a>You may be questioning whether custom stoneware is the right answer for your particular business or establishment. If you own a caf\u00e9 or coffee bar, stoneware mugs may be an excellent way to advertise without doing anything different than what you already are. Just fill up mugs with warm and tasty beverages for customers to enjoy, rather than utilizing the standard mug.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bars and pubs can also offer their drinks in handmade mugs, which leads to an element of personality. Drinking from a mass produced mug is unlikely to elicit any emotions while drinking from a mug that is unique and may encourage a customer to learn more about the establishment and come back another night.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating and drinking establishments are not the only businesses that can use stoneware mugs, however. Wholesale distributors may find that offering these products gives them a leg up on competition, due to the handmade nature of the item. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter what sort of business you run, in whatever market, adding on a selection of handmade products can lead to comfort and familiarity with the brand. Stoneware mugs are an excellent way to combine a sense of artistry and creativity with a product that will be used again and again. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Showing appreciation for customers can go a long way, which anyone who runs a business likely already knows. Those who have a good experience with your business, whether a retail store, restaurant, coffee shop or brewpub, are likely to keep coming back. 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