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Hand-crafted Porcelain and Stoneware |
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1.
Do you make this pottery?
Yes, I do! Each individual piece is hand-crafted from start to finish.
Beginning with bags of clay, I throw or hand-build, glaze, and fire each and
every piece, giving careful attention to each step in the process. Look
for my fingerprints on every piece.
2. How long does it take to make a piece?
The total time varies greatly with the complexity of the piece. A simple
piece can be completed in about 64 hours of hands-on plus firing time; a
complicated piece may take 3 weeks or longer. This assumes that all goes
according to schedule and there are no accidents.
Prep and clean up time are extra!
Yes, all glazed pieces are lead free and completely safe for use with food
unless otherwise specified. Pieces
intended for decorative use only are clearly identified.
All glazed pieces intended for use with food are dishwasher safe.
Larger items such as platters without glaze on the bottom of the piece
will fare better if they are hand-washed.
Some discoloration of exposed clay may occur over a period of use.
Unglazed bakeware should be cleaned with plain water.
5. Are they oven and microwave safe?
Yes, glazed pieces are oven and microwave safe with just a bit of caution.
Avoid extreme temperature changes.
Bring a cold pot up to room temperature before using in the oven or microwave.
Place enough food on the plate or bowl to cover the bottom of the piece
to encourage even heating. When
baking, put your pot in a cold oven and let it heat up with the oven.
Never use pottery on the stovetop, under the broiler, or in the freezer.
6. Why don't two bowls of the same design exactly match?
Because every piece is individually made, no two pieces are identical.
Each piece bears unique markings such as throwing rings (impressions made during
the throwing process), a hand-applied decorative design, and signature.
Accent glazes often flow and drip and therefore will be different on each piece.
Together these reflect the "character" of the piece and are telltale signs that
the piece is hand-crafted.
7. I broke a lid. Can you make me another one?
Yes, I can, but I cannot guarantee that the colors will exactly match nor that
the lid will be a perfect fit. Because clay shrinks during the course of
becoming finished ware and each lid is specially fitted to the pot as it is
being made, it is difficult to reproduce a part of a set and have a perfect
match. If I have the pot in hand, the odds are better, but there are still
no guarantees.
Complete ordering information is posted on the
Ordering Info
page.
Please email questions to
info@wildwoodpottery.com
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