I have an idea, how do I get started?
Send us an email and tell us about your idea. We will have a conversation, in person, if possible, to discuss whether or not this is a project we are able to take on. Factors which influence our ability is how much we already have on our throw list, the scale of your project (is it a small dinner service or 1,000 mugs), and do we feel the desired design is one we can fulfill to our highest standards. A conversation also allows you to decide, as well, whether we are the right partners for fulfilling your vision.
Send us an email and tell us about your idea. We will have a conversation, in person, if possible, to discuss whether or not this is a project we are able to take on. Factors which influence our ability is how much we already have on our throw list, the scale of your project (is it a small dinner service or 1,000 mugs), and do we feel the desired design is one we can fulfill to our highest standards. A conversation also allows you to decide, as well, whether we are the right partners for fulfilling your vision.
Is there any special fee for commissioned work?
We do not charge different prices for commissioned works and our standard inventory, unless there are design elements which will require us to spend more time, energy, or materials to achieve the finished project. We will be upfront about these extra costs, as long as we know about them ahead of time.
We do not charge different prices for commissioned works and our standard inventory, unless there are design elements which will require us to spend more time, energy, or materials to achieve the finished project. We will be upfront about these extra costs, as long as we know about them ahead of time.
What is the payment schedule for commission work?
After our initial discussion, if both parties feel it's a good fit to work together, we will require a non-refundable deposit of $75. This money allows us to devote our full energy to creating an initial fun of samples while we work as a team to finalize the design. This deposit covers hours, clay, and glaze materials. This deposit will count toward your final bill.
Once the final design is approved on your end, we will require a downpayment of half the total purchase price in order to proceed with full scale production.
The final bill will be due upon completion and will include the second half of the purchase price less the $75 downpayment, plus all shipping costs, where applicable.
After our initial discussion, if both parties feel it's a good fit to work together, we will require a non-refundable deposit of $75. This money allows us to devote our full energy to creating an initial fun of samples while we work as a team to finalize the design. This deposit covers hours, clay, and glaze materials. This deposit will count toward your final bill.
Once the final design is approved on your end, we will require a downpayment of half the total purchase price in order to proceed with full scale production.
The final bill will be due upon completion and will include the second half of the purchase price less the $75 downpayment, plus all shipping costs, where applicable.
How long will it take to design and complete my work?
Customized designs do take quite awhile, sometimes as long as 6 months, depending on how big the order is, how much is in the queue ahead of you, and how much Amanda needs to figure out to fulfill the design. A set of our standard cereal bowls with a new, just for you glaze pattern doesn't necessarily take as long as a set of custom shaped bowls with a hand-painted design, for instance.
You can get a good picture of the timeline over here. For custom work, it's important to remember that the process outlined for already designed work is doubled or tripled in length since we often throw multiple pots and do sometimes as many as 10 glaze tests to get pieces everyone feels delighted by.
Customized designs do take quite awhile, sometimes as long as 6 months, depending on how big the order is, how much is in the queue ahead of you, and how much Amanda needs to figure out to fulfill the design. A set of our standard cereal bowls with a new, just for you glaze pattern doesn't necessarily take as long as a set of custom shaped bowls with a hand-painted design, for instance.
You can get a good picture of the timeline over here. For custom work, it's important to remember that the process outlined for already designed work is doubled or tripled in length since we often throw multiple pots and do sometimes as many as 10 glaze tests to get pieces everyone feels delighted by.