MaidOfClay
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Announcement My personalized pieces are available for purchase again, and I’ll be posting some more one of a kind vases all this week (January 26th)
Announcement
My personalized pieces are available for purchase again, and I’ll be posting some more one of a kind vases all this week (January 26th)
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Reviews
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Erine on Mar 31, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI bought a custom bowl for my cousin a handful of years ago and I loved it so much I wanted my own. I was excited to see Felicia’s store open again 🙂
Felicia made sure I knew that she’s readily available for questions, super friendly. My bowl came securely packed, and the work is lovely! -
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saarelabell on Mar 27, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI am so happy with this purchase. The yarn bowl arrived quicker than promised and it is lovely!
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fortunecookie121 on Mar 27, 2021
5 out of 5 starsIf you’re on the fence about this vase - order it! The finished product is beautiful and truly unique. Felicia is responsive and great to work with.
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Shelley on Jan 19, 2021
5 out of 5 starsLovely ornament with a personal touch. Packed extremely well for shipping.
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Nicola on Jan 2, 2021
5 out of 5 starsBrilliant, the gift was loved by the recipient and it was sent and arrived promptly. Thank you so much
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davidisshoppingnow on May 9, 2021
5 out of 5 starsMaisie is very happy sitting around with Puff and Peachy. I can tell that they will be great friends... and hard to separate. Thanks, Felicia, for your consistent, beautiful work.
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Wendy on May 4, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis is a wonderful cat necklace! It has a vintage patina, and looks like a treasured antique. It also has a nice weight and feel to it, (I find myself absently turning it over in my fingers as I'm wearing it) and the detail work is deeply etched, so the cat's expression is visible from a distance. Felicia's art work is always of the highest quality, unique, and expertly created. (I know -- I have lots of her wonderful things!) If you are a cat person, you will love wearing this feline friend close to your heart. Packaged safely and shipped quickly, as always. Thank you!
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patti on Apr 29, 2021
5 out of 5 starsMy niece and fiance received their vase today and love it. Perfect gift to commemorate their upcoming wedding. Highly recommended.
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davidisshoppingnow on Apr 29, 2021
5 out of 5 stars💎😸💎ALWAYS, ALWAYS perfect product and transaction. I know that my items will get here quickly and will be of the very best quality and value. I collect Felicia's work because of the way it makes my home feel. Whether it is a cat, an art nouveau piece, and arts and crafts piece, cat mug, or whatever... this teacher knows it will be top of the class. Thank you for always giving me (and your other patrons) your best! 😽💎😽 YOU ROCK!
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saarelabell on Apr 27, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis cutie arrived in only a couple days. It's heavier than I expected, and as adorable as it looks in the photos.
About MaidOfClay
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A 3-1/2 foot mural I made based on a E. Grasset etching from 1910. The tiny petals on the flowers were added one by one.
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Throwing the forms for the large monogram vases.
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A rare look at a clean work area in the studio. Well, more like a garagio than a studio.
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Side door to the studio. Hubby painted and I stenciled it.
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My monogram vases were featured on the NBC Today Show through Cargoh.com
Handmade Movement
A kitchen remodel started this whole ceramic adventure. Back in 2000 while looking for decorative tile for the kitchen we were remodeling, I discovered how pricey designer arts and crafts style tile could be. Many artisan stories begin with the "I can do that myself" mantra and this one is no different. I took a tile making class at the local rec center and quickly begin to appreciate why those dang tiles cost so much :-)
Fast forward to 2007 when I signed up for Etsy. Up until then I had gotten in and out of clay, just selling my work at an annual show at a friend's house, but never jumping in with both feet. I never intended to make this a full-time gig, but full-time it has become. If you were to pop in in the wee hours of the morning you wouldn't find me sleeping, you'd find me working with clay. Don't pop in, though, just take my word for it ;-)
Shop members
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Felicia Nilson - Maid of Clay Ceramics
Owner, Maker, Designer, Curator
I'm a self-taught sculptor with a number of ceramic workshops & classes under my belt which helped to further my knowledge of the art & craft of clay.You can learn more from my Etsy Featured Seller interview: http://tinyurl.com/8ye29jp
Production partners
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Jewelry supply
AZ, United States
They supply ore made chain from Italy.
Shop policies
- Yes, I can do single names on the sweetheart vases, and single letters on the monogram vases.
- The small vases are approximately 5-1/2" to 6" in height
- The tall vases are approximately 8-1/2" to 9" in height
- The lead time is 6-8 weeks. I usually get it done in much less time but sometimes a piece needs to be remade from scratch hence the 6 week cushion. Or if I get a large amount of orders all at once it can take on the longer end of the lead time.
- I will start taking orders again on the 1st of each month for a limit of 25 orders. You can contact me through Etsy or directly at ftnilson [!at] aol.com to ask to be put on a reminder list.
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns, exchanges, and cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
Returns and exchange details
**Buyer pays for return shipping as well as shipping on exchanges.**
I am happy to ship directly to gift recipients and include a complimentary gift note. Just let me know in the "Note to Seller" box during the Etsy checkout :-)
Payment
Shipping
I pack my pieces very well - I want them to reach you in perfect condition just as much as you do! :-) Check out my feedback - I ship speedily and pack well!
Please make sure your Paypal address matches your Etsy account address to ensure the package gets to you promptly. Any discrepancies in these two addresses will hold up shipping until I have received verification from you as to where to ship.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: I've shipped all over the world with no problems. Please note: International buyers are responsible for all duty, customs, or any other charges imposed by your country above and beyond the USPS (United States Postal Service) postal charges that you already paid. These may be due when you pick up your package. The UK especially can get expensive. On top of the normal customs charges they charge an additional handling fee. Other countries it is hit and miss - something they'll charge a customs fee and sometimes not. I think it is the luck of the draw.