On this ceramics blog, we share the craftsmanship behind our handmade ceramic tableware, from our workshops in Eindhoven and Nantes. Dive into our production processes, from creating a porcelain cup to the “dripping” technique of the MOCA machine we built.
What you’ll find:
Whether you’re a ceramics enthusiast, a designer like us, or simply curious about our work, this blog gives you a deep dive into our brand. If you have any question, contact us, we will happily share more about our craft, workshop or designs.
Most of us have a favourite mug, or maybe a few. We don’t really think about it. We simply open the cupboard and instinctively reach for the same one every morning, or every evening before making a cup of tea. As designers (Carla & Jordan from Studio Joachim-Morineau) creating porcelain
Are you a company or a professional looking to give your employees and clients a truly unique gift? Or perhaps you’d like to welcome visitors to your office with beautiful handmade coffee cups? At MOCA Tableware, we offer bespoke and unique solutions! We have full control over the production of
Looking for gift ideas? Our ceramics might be a beautiful option! A good gift is a gift that lasts! Carla and I (Jordan) share a simple belief in our design practice: the products we create should be made to last long and with great materials. That’s why we put so
Slip dripping: a handmade ceramic technique born in 2018 Early May marked 2 years of MOCA Tableware, but the porcelain slip dripping technique we developed actually goes back to 2018! Today, I want to give you a closer look at the technique that makes us truly unique: the dripping and
With the winter season coming, and especially all the end-of-the-year celebrations, everyone is preparing gifts for their families and friends! We know you are looking for the best ideas for St Nicolas in the Netherlands, where we are based, and Christmas in France, our second location! And we think our
What is slip casting? To make our tableware collections, we use white porcelain. But as you may know, there are many ways to create ceramics: wheel throwing, hand building, casting, and many more! At MOCA Tableware, we love working with moulds, probably because we’re designers and not trained ceramists. We
Do you wonder how to create a ceramic mug? We will help you! There are many steps to produce a mug before receiving it at home, especially with our Moca tableware ceramic cups! In this blog post, we explain step by step how we craft them, and maybe one day
Packing the ceramics: How to ship ceramics? One of our biggest challenges is shipping our ceramic pieces. I mean, shipping is not the issue. The challenge is getting them delivered to your doorstep in one piece and not ready for a Japanese Kintsugi kit! Our packages travel across borders, and
Clean and care handcrafted ceramics? Our MOCA ceramics, whether bowls, plates, or cups, are all made from two materials: porcelain and a food-safe glaze. Porcelain, unlike other types of ceramics, becomes extremely dense once fired at high temperatures, meaning it doesn’t absorb the liquids it holds. In fact, we could
Experience the fusion of technology and craftsmanship with MOCA Tableware. Combining handcrafted traditions with advanced techniques, our ceramics tell a unique story. Discover the fascinating process behind our creations as technology meets tradition. Our ceramics are one-of-a-kind, redefining unique design and technology. Embark on a creative journey with MOCA Tableware.
