Fresh off of the heels of his world encompassing Mini Tea Tour, and this month’s release of the latest series of ‘in a cup of tea’ figures (see below) the ever busy artist, Lunartik, is set to drop his new range of lovingly created cups, designed for holding the nation’s (and Lunartik’s!) favourite hot beverage.
Coming in White, Ice Tea, Rosie Lee, Green & Earl Grey “flavours”, each mug has been lovingly designed by the prestigious illustrator. Available through Lunartik’s online shop, the “Classic Cup Collection” (series 1) can be purchased for £34, with individual designs at £7.50 plus p&p.
All cups are produced in the UK and are made from bone china.
Ice Tea Design
Lunartik “in a cup of tea”- Series 2 + Special Brew Edition Launch
Following last year’s incredibly successful ‘in a cup of tea’ toy range, Lunartik has recently released another 4 colorways in the form of Series 2. Featuring Orange, Lemon, Mint and Berry tea designs, the beautifully cast figures, which stand at around 6.5″, are now available through Lunartik’s online store at £35 each. Just announced yesterday, Lunartik has also planned a ‘Special Brew’ edition of the toy, which will be available from October 10th with a price tag of £45. The colour of this edition is being kept secret until launch.
Each of the 6.5” vinyl figures come complete with cup & saucer, tea stirrer & sugar cubes. Editions have been limited to 150 for the Orange, Mint and Berry variants, whilst Lemon and Special Brew have been capped at 100.
Special Brew Edition
Plastik Surgery – Lunartik’s Resin Casting Guide Booklet
Last, but by no means least, is the arrival of Lunartik’s highly anticipated guide to resin casting. The most economically viable medium for budding toy designers / creators, resin plastic has risen in popularity amongst art toy aficionados in recent years, bringing artists such as Lunartik out of the garage studios and into the limelight. A three page downloadable booklet, Lunartik’s guide offers tool making and casting hints, alongside supply notes and various essential tips-of-the-trade, in his mesmerising cartoon style. The PDF is available to download through Lunartik’s site for £3.
(Below) Lunartik’s Plastik Surgery Resin Cast Nipples, created in conjunction with the Resin Casting Guide Booklet, for Pictoplasma 2011. The figures, an edition of 35, are signed and numbered by the artist, with a limited number available through the store at £25.92 a pair.
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