Jet
Manually Machined Cup • 2025
Jet is a manually machined aluminum cup that celebrates the precision and craftsmanship of traditional manufacturing processes. The design features a sleek, aerodynamic form factor inspired by aerospace engineering, with a hand-polished finish that highlights the inherent beauty of the material.
Objective
Mastering precision manual machining to create a seamless, aerodynamic vessel that celebrates the tactile nature of cold-worked aluminum.
Manual Precision
Fabrication involved precise lathe work to achieve the tapering wall thickness and aerodynamic curvature. The hand-polishing process utilized progressively finer grits to reach a mirror finish, highlighting the seamless transition between the vessel's geometric features.