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Ruth's Handmade Book-Stack Mug's
Ruth's Handmade Book-Stack Mug's
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Ruth's Handmade Book-Stack Mug's
Handmade Glass in the Hills of West Virginia
Ruth Hollis, 71. She learned to work glass at her father's side — a glassman from the old factory town — and has shaped and hand-painted every piece herself for nearly forty years. This is her final collection of Book-Stack Mugs. When it's gone, the workshop closes for good.
"I was making a plain glass tumbler back in 1987 when the mold slipped and the glass slumped into layers. I was furious — thought I'd ruined a whole day. Then I held it up to the window, and it looked like a stack of books. The most beautiful mistake of my life. I've made them by hand ever since. These are the last."
— Ruth Hollis, West Virginia
What You Receive
Everything That Ships With Your Mug
Your Handmade Mug
100% handmade. Solid hand-shaped glass core, hand-painted color layers, sealed under a clear protective glaze. Your chosen colorway, ready to use.
Three Designs
Ocean, Mosaic, and Pastel — each hand-painted, and no two mugs are ever exactly alike.
Ruth's Card
A short handwritten note from Ruth included with every order. A small piece of the tradition.
90-Day Returns
If it doesn't feel right when it arrives, send it back within 90 days for a full refund.
Why This Mug
Six Things You Won't Find on a Printed Mug
Every detail below is the result of nearly forty years of making the same thing well, and refusing to cut corners on any of it.
Solid Hand-Shaped Glass
A thick, solid glass core built through Ruth's three-temperature process — no thin walls, no weak points. Pick it up and you feel the weight. This is not a light factory cylinder. This is real glass.
Hand-Painted, Not Printed
Every "book" in the stack is painted on by hand and fired into the glass, layer by layer, then sealed under a clear glaze. It will not crack, peel, or wash off. A printed mug is a picture of a design. Ruth's color becomes part of the glass.
Stained-Glass Color That Glows
Hold it to a window and the light passes straight through the layered glass, throwing color across your desk like a chapel window. No machine can copy that glow — it's what makes each mug feel alive.
A Shaped Glass Handle
The handle is drawn and shaped by hand to sit comfortably against the fingers — part of the same solid piece, not glued on as an afterthought. Balanced whether the mug is full or empty.
150 ml / 5 oz — Espresso & Strong Coffee
Sized for a rich espresso, a strong morning coffee, or a small tea. 9 cm (3.54 in) across the top, 9.5 cm (3.74 in) tall — a jewel of a cup, not an oversized tankard. Small on purpose, and heavier in the hand than you'd expect.
Built to Last for Decades
One of Ruth's customers has kept the same mug on her desk for twenty years — still perfect, still glowing in the morning light. That is not a throwaway. It's a piece of daily life, and this one is made the same way.
❖ Craft Note
"The difference between real hand-painted glass and a printed cylinder is obvious the moment you pick it up. A true hand-painted piece has depth — the color sits in layers within the glass, and the light moves through it instead of bouncing off a flat print. What Ruth makes is the real thing: a solid glass body with hand-applied, fired color, the same way glass artists have worked for generations. A piece built this way holds its color and lasts for decades."
Margaret Feltner — Master Glass Artist · 30 years · Former President, Appalachian Glass Guild
Where It Goes
Made For These Moments of the Day
Quality Promise
Five Things You Get With Every Mug
90-Day Money-Back Guarantee
If the mug doesn't feel right when it arrives — whether it's the weight, the color, the size, anything — send it back within 90 days for a full refund. No questions, no forms. Just an email to our team.
❖ A Note From the Workshop
Ruth hand-finishes every mug and signs off on each one before it ships. Slight variations in the color and the flow of the glass are a natural part of handmade work. No two mugs are exactly alike, and that is by design. The glass is hand-shaped. The color is hand-painted. The glaze is fired one piece at a time. These are not flaws. They are the maker's hand at work — nearly forty years of it.
The Details
Product Specifications
| Material | Hand-painted glass — solid core, fired color layers, clear protective glaze |
| Construction | Three-temperature melt, hand-applied color layers, fused protective glaze, shaped glass handle |
| Available Designs | Ocean · Mosaic · Pastel |
| Capacity | 150 ml / 5.07 oz |
| Dimensions | Top diameter 9 cm / 3.54 in · Height 9.5 cm / 3.74 in |
| Handle | Hand-shaped glass handle, part of the solid piece |
| Care | Hand-wash recommended to protect the hand-painted layers |
| Use | Espresso · Coffee · Tea & herbal · Display |
| Maker | Ruth Hollis — glass, nearly forty years, West Virginia |
| Final Collection | About 400 mugs remain — no reorders; the workshop closes for good |
| Guarantee | 90-day full refund, no questions asked |
The Final Sale
The Final Sale
Message from the Artist:
After years of making things by hand, our workshop is closing. These are the last pieces we'll ever ship. Every item on this page was made slowly, carefully, and with more love than any factory could replicate. Nothing rushed. Nothing outsourced. Just real craft from real hands.
We're proud of every single one. We hope they find good homes.
When they're gone, they're gone — and so are we.
Shipping with UPS / USPS
Shipping with UPS / USPS
Free shipping across the United States
- Delivery time: 7–14 business days
- Insured: Every package is fully insured
🌳 Carbon-neutral shipping with UPS / USPS
800+ Happy Customers
Excellent 4.9
What Ruth's customers are saying
Freqquently Asked Questions
Got a question? Here's how to reach us.
Got a question? Here's how to reach us.
My wife and I personally respond to every single email — as fast as we possibly can. Whether you have a question about your order or just want to talk craft, we're here.
You can reach us:
- Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (CT)
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (CT)
Email: info@craftfolk.com
Can I return my order if I don't like it?
Can I return my order if I don't like it?
Of course. We stand behind everything on CraftFolk 100%. If you're not happy, neither are we. Just shoot us an email within 90 days and we'll make it right — no hassle, no headaches.
How are your products made?
How are your products made?
Every single product on CraftFolk is 100% handmade — crafted by hand, using only premium quality materials. We're proud to carry on a tradition of craftsmanship that has been passed down through generations.