CHESS2U STUDIO · EST. 2026

Chess,
made2u — sculpted by hand.

Each board is hand-sculpted from modelling clay, air-cured, and finished one square at a time. No two sets are the same.

Handcrafted clay chess board with sculpted terracotta pieces

The collection

Recent firings

Hands sculpting a clay chess piece on the studio bench
01

Sculpt

Each piece is hand-shaped from modelling clay, square by square.

Clay chess pieces air-curing on open studio shelves
02

Cure

Air-cured slowly on the bench until the clay sets firm — no kiln, no shortcuts.

Hand-painting and finishing a clay chess set
03

Finish

Hand-painted, sealed, and signed by the maker.

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