An experimental design repurposing Manual mugs into bricolage bubblers for smooth smoking.

’Bricolage’ is a term derived from the French verb bricoler (meaning "to putter about") and related to bricoleur, the French name for a jack-of-all-trades. Essentially it means “making do” with what’s “at hand”—cobbling together ideas from available materials.

The Straw Cup started with a surplus of Manual mugs in the studio—slightly imperfect vessels—but containing potential for a second life. With the addition of an existing cork, a custom straw, and standard smokeware parts we were able to create a whole new object through bricolage.

For the uninitiated, a bubbler is a handheld pipe that uses water to filter smoke, resulting in a smoother experience and plenty of bubbles. By using a mug as the central vessel, our bubbler is easier to fill with water, convenient to hold, more stable on a table and very easy to clean. Overall it’s a ‘normal’ looking design, eschewing the psychedelic aesthetics of typical smokeware.

• Limited first edition of 24 units—made to order (allow 2-3 days)

• Hand assembled in the USA from domestic and imported parts

• Borosilicate glass, cork

• Mug is 3.25" x ⌀3.25" (80 mm x ⌀80 mm), with cork and straw height is 8” (20 cm)

• Mug is dishwasher safe

• Intended for 21+ use only