The character of Porcelain. . . .

Your finished piece of Porcelain art was handbuilt with anticipation for revealing the most dramatic property of this unique clay: it’s translucence. When placed at a window or with a lamp providing back light, a magical glow emanates from the art as light travels through the clay body.

Intention and skill are applied as each original piece takes form. Several stages of intimate care are taken at each phase of the process; mindful that 10% shrinkage will occur as the clay dries. Each item is loaded into the kiln for a bisque firing.

Freely decorating is a delight! Deciding how best to show details, visualizing colors and glaze application, refining the work, and finessing a heartfelt presence are the final opportunity to engage with the piece. All pieces are hand painted. Sculptures, figurines and small treasures are minimally glazed and each bowl interior has a unique design coated with a clear glaze. The interior of vases and other water vessels are also glazed. Each piece is then fired at approximately 2300 degrees F °.

Finally, out of the kiln, pieces conveying a message of love and light, from the artist, have completed the lengthy journey from a lump of clay to the artwork you are selecting.

Is porcelain fragile? . . .

Porcelain is an extremely strong clay made from the same material as fine china. It is somewhat like glass, subject to chipping like any ceramic, if knocked against something hard.

Can I put these porcelain pieces in the dishwasher? . . .

These pieces will withstand the dishwasher if placed securely where it can’t shift or come in contact with another item, in the washing process. Another recommended method is to wash the item by hand with hot water, dish soap and a toothbrush.

Is it safe to serve food in the bowls or plates? . . .

Usually, tableware is identified and glazed with that purpose in mind. While it is safe to use handfashioned porcelain for food or drink, it is better to select pieces with less detail, as food or drink could become trapped and be difficult to remove.

Secure Payment . . .

For online purchases, we accept payment through Stripe, Square and PayPal—all well-known, trusted, and secure ways to make payments over the Internet. If you choose to pay with PayPal, you must must have a personal PayPal account. Making a payment through PayPal is easy, you will be prompted to log into your existing account, or create a new one. No matter which payment method you choose, no financial information, passwords, credit card numbers or personal information other than your name, email address, and shipping address is received by us.

Shipping . . .

All orders will be shipped and insured via USPS Priority Mail. Please allow 2-3 business days, after the order date, for your order to be on its way. In the United States, Priority Mail arrives in 1-3 business days. For international customers, we are unable to offer international shipping through our website. However, if you live outside of North America and wish to purchase a piece, please contact us directly and we will be happy to calculate international shipping costs. If you require expedited shipping, contact us directly before placing an order online and we will calculate express shipping costs.

PACKING MATERIALS
As an effort to protect the earth, all packing materials are reclaimed recyclables. Please unwind tissue slowly, being mindful of the possibility it can catch on small detail.

DAMAGE CLAIMS
If items arrive damaged, please keep the item, inner / outer boxes and all packing materials as evidence for a USPS insurance claim. Contact us within 24 hours of the delivery with photos of the item(s) and packaging. We will submit a claim and work with you to determine next steps. After 24 hours of delivery, damage claims will not be taken into consideration.

Custom Items / Commissions . . .

I enjoy working with people to create custom items! Especially for events such as weddings (cake tops or center pieces), birthdays or other commemorative occasions. Please use the contact form to make your request.

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