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Red Solo Cup Raft

Red Solo Cup Raft

We’ve seen a raft made of soda bottles, but this is the first time we’ve encountered one made from red Solo cups. Drew Dirksen shared this clip of a simple but effective raft that floats because of the air trapped between pairs of party cups. We wouldn’t trust it on the open seas, but it seems to work pretty well as a pool float.

Titanium Tea Cups / Shot Glasses

Titanium Tea Cups / Shot Glasses
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Who said tea cups need to be made from glass or ceramic? These unique tea cups from Boundless Voyage are made from strong and lightweight titanium. Thanks to double-wall insulation, they won’t burn your hand when filled with hot beverages. Their small 40 ml (1.35 oz) capacity means they might be even better as shot glasses. The price shown is for a 2-pack.

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Bodø Ceramic Coffee Cup

Bodø Ceramic Coffee Cup
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This beautiful ceramic mug from Ecletticos is a truly special way to sip your coffee or tea. Each is handmade with a unique kiln glazing process to give it a patina finish reminiscent of rusty metal. It has a curvy wood handle and holds up to 18 oz. of liquid and is made using food-safe materials. It’s not dishwasher or microwave safe, though.

Ergonomic Momnt Mug

Ergonomic Momnt Mug

Coffee mugs serve their purpose pretty well, but ordinary handles mean the cup tends to tilt unless you grip hard. The Moment Mug from Artisan Tide features a patent-pending handle design with a curve that nestles between your middle and ring fingers, ensuring the mug never slips. Available in Cloud White or Sea Foam Green in 1-, 2-, or 4-packs.

UCO Collapsible Camping Cup

UCO Collapsible Camping Cup
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Hikers and campers need to maximize space in their backpacks. UCO’s collapsible cup takes up half the space of a regular cup when folded and holds 12 oz. of cold or hot drinks. Its handle has a hole for a carabiner, and it’s made from dishwasher-safe, BPA- and phthalate-free, and food-safe polypropylene.

Amber Glass Coffee Mug

Amber Glass Coffee Mug
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Enjoy sipping your morning cup of joe from this artful amber glass coffee mug from Huckberry. It’s crafted from double-walled borosilicate glass to help retain warmth while insulating your hands from the hot coffee inside. The cup is microwave-safe and holds appx. 8 oz. of your favorite hot beverage.

Aola Indigo Hinoki Sake Set

Aola Indigo Hinoki Sake Set
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This beautiful wood sake set is handmade in Japan’s Tokushima prefecture. Each piece is crafted from 100-year-old hinoki cedar wood with a natural indigo gradient. The set includes two sake cups and a bottle for decanting. Pair it with the book Exploring the World of Japanese Craft Sake and a bottle of good sake to complete the perfect gift.

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Hexcup Beer Pong Cups

Hexcup Beer Pong Cups
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Hexcup is a beer pong set that uses hexagonal cups, reducing gaps and making it easier to set up oddly shaped racks. The cups are top-shelf dishwasher safe, have reinforced corners, and have grooves on their base so they won’t slide around on a wet surface. Each set comes with 22 cups and three balls.

Keith Titanium Coffee Cup Set

Keith Titanium Coffee Cup Set
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Just because you’re out in the wilderness doesn’t mean you should skip your morning caffeine fix. Keith’s titanium coffee cup features a double-walled, insulating design and won’t affect the flavor of your brew. The cup includes a matching spoon and saucer. It only holds 5 oz. though, so you’ll probably need a few refills.

Orca Double Barrel Insulated Cup

Orca Double Barrel Insulated Cup
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Do you like your drinks large? Orca’s Double Barrel cup holds up to 24 oz. of your favorite beverage and keeps it cold or hot for hours. The stainless steel container has a woodgrain barrel print and is also available in a natural metal finish. It’s got a screw-top lid and a pair of bands for grip. Orca also makes a 12 oz. version.

Kyoto Ceramic Espresso Cups

Kyoto Ceramic Espresso Cups
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These artful ceramic cups are perfect for enjoying a small espresso or cappuccino drink. The conical cups each sit on a small stone base and hold 100 ml (appx. 3.4 oz.) of hot liquid. They come in a variety of colorful finishes for a mix-and-match palette. Kyoto Kitchenware also sells a larger 200 ml size.

Plastic Cup Machine

Plastic Cup Machine

Disposable plastic cups aren’t exactly the best thing for the environment. Still, it’s interesting to see how they’re made. This factory machine takes rolls of plastic and uses a vacuum and heat to thermoform thousands of cups an hour. After it spits out cups, spinning brushes sort them into rows for stacking and packaging.

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Tequila + Mezcal Ceramic Cups

Tequila + Mezcal Ceramic Cups

These unique ceramic cups from Historically Modern Designs are perfect for sipping tequila and mezcal. Their bowl shape is inspired by traditional Mexican copitas, but with a more contemporary style. Each volcanic ash ceramic cup has a wide rim to concentrate aromas. Sold in a set of two. Also available in glass.

Jet Engine Cup

Jet Engine Cup
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Aircraft and travel enthusiasts, get your day flying high with a sip from this unique jet engine cup from Airportag. The double-wall plastic and stainless steel construction keeps drinks hot or cool when you screw the turbine lid on. Thanks to its suction base, it won’t tip over on your airplane tray, either. Holds 11 oz.

HUNU+ Collapsible Cups

HUNU+ Collapsible Cups

These portable hot/cold cups collapse down to just over 1″ high but can hold 8 to 20 oz. of your favorite drink. Each cup comes with a leak-proof lid, a heat band for protecting hands from hot drinks, and a silicone straw that can be stored inside when not in use. They’re made from BPA-free plastic and are dishwasher safe.

TMNT Coscups

TMNT Coscups
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These Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle collectible cups from Numskull Designs and Merchoid are lean, green, and mean. Each 14 oz. ceramic cup features a wraparound design of your favorite turtle. Choose from Michaelangelo, Donatello, Leonardo, or Raphael designs, each sold separately.

Catacomb Skull Espresso Cup

Catacomb Skull Espresso Cup
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Stop sipping your espresso from an ordinary cup. Instead, get your caffeine fix from the skull of your enemy. Ceramicist Texas Mud Monger makes this 4oz. slip-cast espresso cup that looks like a human skull – minus its lower jaw and skull cap. Each one is made from quality porcelain and finished with food-safe ceramic glazes.

Turning a Rock into a Coffee Cup

Turning a Rock into a Coffee Cup

We’ve heard of stoneware mugs, but those are actually a kind of ceramics. Ben from Natural Stones worked a solid piece of igneous rock into a vessel for sipping coffee. The process involved cutting the stone repeatedly to form a cylinder, drilling out its center, sanding, and polishing it. He also made the handle from stone.

Hammering Metal Cups

Hammering Metal Cups

Artist Yuuki Nishihara creates beautifully handcrafted metalwork from his shop in Itoshima, Japan. In this video, you’ll see how he works strips of tin into the shape of a cup, then hammers it to produce a faceted texture. You can find his work for sale at Itoshima Gokoro. We enjoyed listening to each tap of the hammer.

Tassen Personality Porcelain

Tassen Personality Porcelain
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58Products‘ playful porcelain pieces bring a smile to faces with their silly and expressive characters straight out of a Disney cartoon. They come in various shapes and sizes, including bowls, cups, mugs, sugar bowls, and storage jars.

SEPIA Glassware

SEPIA Glassware
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Kinto’s beautiful glassware has a mid-century modern look, with its gently curved shapes and deep amber hue. The collection includes tumblers, mugs, cups and saucers, and jugs, along with available walnut wood trays. Each piece is made from heat-resistant glass that is both microwave- and dishwasher-safe.

Kuksa Wood Camp Mug

Kuksa Wood Camp Mug
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Überleben’s Kuksa is a traditional Nordic wooden mug for camping. Each one is hand-carved from a hunk of sustainable hardwood and holds up to 7 ounces of food or drink. Dual finger holes make it easy to hold, and it comes with a leather lanyard and carabiner clip.

Luycho Locomotion Cups + Saucers

Luycho Locomotion Cups + Saucers

Luycho’s unique cups and saucers produce an animated image when turned. The trick is the series of lines on their saucers which reflect onto gold mirrored strips, creating the illusion of movement on porcelain mugs. They come in horse, bird, and cat designs with either a porcelain or wood saucer.

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