Question 1

How do you make them?

Accepted Answer

Each piece is handcrafted - either thrown on the wheel, or made using traditional slab building techniques - normally with a modern twist. Every single piece is then hand made and then bisque fired in my studio then second fired with the glaze, followed by a final glaze step if I gold or iridescent lustre is used.

Question 2

I want my own message. Do you do personalised orders?

Accepted Answer

Yes, I love to do custom orders.  Here you can request your own design and colours or a message stamped into your piece. These make the best presents. 
Contact me to enquire.

Question 3

Do you have a wait list?

Accepted Answer

Quite often there is a long list of commissions that I am working through, so I will let you know the lead time when you enquire.  Sign up to the newsletter to receive updates.

Question 4

Where do you post?

Accepted Answer

Internationally. Postage is £5 on all UK orders and varies internationally depending on location. Please note that lead times can vary significantly with different countries' customs process and this is out of my control, but you will be given a tracking number to allow you to get updates on deliveries.  Please also note that any customs charges will need to be paid by you.

International Shipping Costs:
United Kingdom			£5
European Union			£20
United States				£30
Europe (non-EU, excludes UK)	£27
Australia & NZ				£35
Everywhere Else			Please Enquire

Question 5

Are your items microwave or dishwasher safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes they are unless they have lustre on them which will contain a note with your item.  But due to the handmade nature of every piece, they are more effected than mass produced factory ceramics so I would recommend hand washing instead.

Question 6

Do you have any physical stores where I can view your products?

Accepted Answer

Yes!  I stock a selection of my creations at the wonderful Blue Tin Produce in Ipsden in the UK - recently featured in the Times' best UK farm shops - it's worth a visit no matter how far away you are! Please see the stockists link for more information.

Question 7

Do you recruit or have a team?

Accepted Answer

No, I’m a one-woman creator with no plans to change that.

Question 8

Can you make anything?

Accepted Answer

Within reason and as long as it fits in my kiln!  The wilder the commission request the better - enquire here.

Question 9

How do commissions work?

Accepted Answer

They're quite straight forward. You have an idea in mind and I make it happen for you with a touch or my artistic style. Treat each commission piece as a collaboration between us - the more you can tell me about your vision and how you feel about the piece, the more I can infuse it into the creation.  If you have pics or sketches, do send them on over.

Question 10

How long will each commission take?

Accepted Answer

Each piece can take up to 4-6 weeks to create, that includes finalising your idea, throwing or building the form, illustrating any designs on the clay, painting, bisque firing, waxing (optional), glazing, and finally glaze firing. I'll update you along the way with how it's going and send photos (unless you'd just like a big reveal at the end).

Question 11

How much will it cost?

Accepted Answer

Pricing varies depending on the time it will take to make and the materials required - it will be quoted during the initial conversation though so there will be no hidden surprises.  Payment is due when the piece is completed and before shipment.

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