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Ever wonder if mugs could have faces and personalities? Well, Biggie Marcel from Indonesia did just that with her Biggie Projects studio. It started as a fun hobby and now she’s making mugs with faces that look like your neighbors, celebs like Justin and Hailey Bieber, and all sorts of quirky characters.
What’s super cool is how she squeezes tons of expression into simple cups. These little guys aren’t just mugs; they’re tiny portraits you’d be happy to say good morning to while you sip your coffee.
Below, get ready to meet her creations - from SZA-inspired mugs to some made just for babies. And stick around for the story behind her favorite piece!
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Biggie told us she started pottery back in 2020 after moving back to Indonesia from Australia. She was kind of lost and thought, hey, why not try pottery? One pottery class turned into a full-on home studio just a week later. Talk about instant addiction!
Her vibe? Whimsical, playful, and a bit goofy. Those silly faces and little details are what make the mugs fun. Yet, she also puts some serious thought into custom orders to really capture the person’s spirit - not just their looks.
She shares sneak peeks into her process on Instagram, showing how each piece has its own story.
When making custom mugs, Biggie asks folks about their personality quirks and stories, so the mug isn’t just a funny face but a little version of the person. She wants to capture the real vibe even if it’s all in a playful, cartoonish style.
Besides face mugs, Biggie also crafts things like matcha bowls, vases, and planters. Basically, she’s on a mission to make everyday stuff less boring and way more fun. Because why should your coffee mug be any less awesome than you are?
Biggie’s Favorite Mug — A Happy Accident
Biggie’s fave? The first couple mugs she made for her Get Mugged series, which were actually of her and her boyfriend for their 7th anniversary. She made them just for kicks, but everyone loved them so much she ended up making mugs of other people too. So basically, she accidentally turned mug-making into a career. Talk about lucky!
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