Alchemy is Etsy's system for requesting custom items. A buyer describes the item they would like and the seller responds with the details of the item they can create. Read about how Alchemy works in our Alchemy Overview.
I am currently trying to take a break from custom orders in order to focus more on my fine art. However, if you are willing to wait 1-4 months for completion of your item, I may still be able to accommodation. Thanks very much for your understanding, and your interest!
I am a lover of color, texture, and shape, working in high-fire ceramics to create something of quality that can last a lifetime. My work is inspired by the natural world and formed with my own hands. If that's right up your alley, and you're looking for something extra special, read on!
----STAMPED PENDANTS
I can make stamped, lettered pendants with virtually any phrase, provided it fits! I have also accepted custom orders for dog tags in the style of my pendants as well. Keep in mind that at this time I can only use all-caps, and am limited in the foreign characters and punctuation I can accurately reproduce. These custom pendants are $16 each, with discounts if you order 5 or more.
----ANIMAL FRIENDS
As long as I can find good, reasonably detailed images of an animal (living or extinct!) I can generally reproduce it in clay. However, if the animal has long, thin appendages I might be limited as to the poses I depict it in. I can probably make you a clay animal friend based on your pet animal friend, as well, provided you can send me some good photos! Please note that I do not make exact replicas of previously sold animal friends--they are all one of a kind. My animal friends are individually priced based on the time and labor involved in their construction, but there is no extra charge for custom orders. Contact me with your request and I can give you a quote.
----OTHER ITEMS
I am also perfectly happy to take custom orders on my wee bowls, twee bowls, planters, ice cream bowls, and pretty much any other item that you think I might be up to. Just send me a message telling me what you have in mind, and I'll reply letting you know if I can do it!
----COLORS AND TEXTURES
I have about 100 different ceramic glaze formulations to work with, and can more often than not accommodate most color requests for ceramic pieces. If I don't have the glaze formulation you require, I'm sure I can get one, but it would take extra time.
----TIMING AND DEADLINES
Although I endeavor to get my orders done ahead of schedule, please note my current turnaround times, as listed at the top of this page. I try to give myself extra time to allow for things like glaze errors and breakage. If you must have your item completed by a certain date, please contact me so I can confirm that I will have it done in time.
----PAYMENT
For most custom items, I require payment in full before work begins. For larger orders, a 50% deposit can be made.
----RETURNS/EXCHANGES
Exchanges and returns will be decided on a case by case basis, but generally speaking, I want you to be satisfied with what you recieve, and will do my best to help you with any problems you might have.
I will do my best to keep you updated and informed about your order as it goes through its journey to completion. Questions and queries are always welcome!
