Steve Stringer's tattoo mugs are his signature product. At his Melrose Hill studio, he has designed a second act for himself.

Greg started with a large 20-inch plastic planter, the kind you'd find at any nursery or home improvement store. It was gray, ...

There’s a strange thrill in peeling off transfer paper, revealing a mug you just designed. Even if you accidentally affixed the paper the wrong way and all of the letters are backwards. Or if you ...

This week only, with a donation of $90 or more, you can get this beautiful mug as a thank-you gift! Made by local potter ...

Steve Stringer hosts his Tattoo a Mug workshop at his studio space, Steve's Backhouse, in Melrose Hill. Steve Stringer works his dream job out of a shed in Melrose Hill. The 500-square-foot ...

After a monthlong DIY renovation, Steve's Backhouse opened its doors in May. Each month since, Stringer has hosted a slate of creative workshops -- most of them sold out -- at the studio, including ...