Description
The Ceramic Mug Template Generator was designed to take the measuring, math, and guesswork out of hand-building mugs. Instead of relying on a collection of fixed-size templates, you can create a custom mug template based on the exact mug you want to make and the shrinkage rate of the clay you’re using.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Interactive Mug Template Generator
- Create custom mug templates directly from the generator. Choose your desired mug dimensions and shape, enter your clay’s shrinkage percentage, and the generator automatically calculates the measurements needed before firing.
- Your finished template is scaled to compensate for shrinkage, helping you create a mug that finishes as close as possible to your intended dimensions.
- Custom Mug Shapes, Proportions & Handle Silhouettes
- Experiment with different mug shapes and proportions instead of being limited to one standard cylinder. Create mugs with different heights, widths, tapers, and profiles to fit your design.
- A variety of handle silhouette options are also included, allowing you to pair each mug shape with a handle that complements its style and proportions.
- Shrinkage Compensation
- Enter the shrinkage percentage for your specific clay body, and the generator automatically adjusts your template accordingly. This means the same mug design can be generated for different clay bodies without manually recalculating every measurement.
- Printable PDF Templates
- Generate a clean, printable PDF version of your custom mug template. Print it at home, cut it out, and use it directly with your slab.
- SVG Files
- Generate an SVG version of your template for use with compatible digital cutting machines and design software.
- Interactive Step-by-Step Tutorial
- Your purchase also includes access to an interactive tutorial that walks you through the process of turning your generated template into a finished ceramic mug.
- The tutorial covers everything from preparing your clay and cutting your slab to assembly, handle attachment, and finishing techniques, with helpful tips included along the way.
- Built-In Help Assistant
Have a question while you’re working? The tutorial includes a built-in help assistant that you can ask questions at any point in the process. Instead of stopping to search for an answer, you can get additional guidance while you work.
Reusable Access
This is not a single mug template. The generator can be used again and again to create new templates for different mug sizes, shapes, proportions, handle styles, and clay shrinkage rates.
Create a template. Change the dimensions. Choose a different handle. Try another clay body. Make another mug.
One generator gives you the freedom to create an entire collection of custom mug templates without having to measure and calculate each one from scratch.
PLEASE NOTE
This is a digital product. No physical template or pottery supplies will be shipped.
Because this is a digital product, all sales are final.
NO RETURNS ON DIGITAL PRODUCTS








K K –
I’m blown away by this generator. I have spent days figuring out the math for templates in the past and this does it all for you. The instant visual of the shape, the built in shrinkage calculator and even how many oz the mug will hold is an absolute game changer. This is a must for any hand builder!
Thank you so much — we are glad you enjoyed it and continue to enjoy it with many more mugs! We’d love to see the creative spin you put on it to make it your own — tag us or share a photo of your mugs sometime!