BlueSkyPotteryCO
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Announcement
I craft handmade ceramics in contemporary colors for all home and office decors. All the pottery here is handmade by me in my Colorado home studio - either wheel thrown or hand built from slabs and coils.
I offer coupons and discounts from time to time through my newsletter every six weeks or so. If you'd like to get on the mailing list, please contact me with your email address and I'll add it! Please know that I don't accept multiple coupon codes and discounts are not available for items that are already marked on sale or for made to order/personalized items.
All items except Made to Order ones generally ship within 1-3 business days of your order. I make my own glazes and electric fire my dinnerware, vases, bakeware, etc to Cone 6, making it very durable for everyday use, including in the oven, dishwasher and microwave.
I'm always adding new pieces to this collection of handmade pottery so be sure to check back often.
Also, if you like watercolor paintings, I have a shop on Etsy where you can see original paintings and fine art prints that I've created: BlueSkyFineArt.etsy.com
Here are a few of the comments made by people who've purchased my pottery:
"I am so overwhelmed and happy with my three beautiful purchases from this fantastic artist! Everything arrived packaged with such care and detail, assuring all pieces were in perfect condition. Deb is wonderful with communication too, and thoughtfully included a lovely gift when I mentioned we had just moved into a new home. Such detail in the craftsmanship, do not hesitate to purchase, these are pieces to be handed down to children and grandchildren for sure! Thank you so much Deb!"
"I have no words! This piece is the cats pj's, the cream of the crop, the one and only, top notch and really freakin awesome too! Thank you Deb for your talent, professionalism and kindness."
Kate on Dec 27, 2020
5 out of 5 stars
I bought this Pho bowl for my husband and it far exceeded our expectations. It is absolutely beautiful and shipped in record time with tracking. The seller was great to work with and wrote a personalized message to me. We will certainly be buying more things from this seller!
"Holy cats I absolutely love the bowl (and spoon and chop sticks) I ordered! It was a Father's Day gift, but after opening up the box I almost didn't want to give it up! The pics don't do it justice either, the colors in person are absolutely gorgeous. I will likely buy more items from this shop in the future!"
"Looks great on my kitchen island! I don’t want to put it away because it is so lovely to look at. Beautifully designed and made."
"Stunning piece! So much detail and colors are perfect. I will cherish it always."
"As usual, Deb shipped my item right away! And as usual, it's beautiful and perfect! My little sugar pot and spoon is on display on my counter and I just love it! My husband says he's worried I have an addiction to buying Deb's pottery! And it's true...."
"Fun, unique piece! Packaged carefully and quickly shipped. Thank you for including business cards and artist info which is appreciated for gift giving. "
"Over the moon to have this fun bowl on our breakfast table. Such a happy piece. Love it! Arrived VERY WELL PACKED. Great service and convos. Thanks. "
"Deb sent these items beautifully packed and they arrived on time with no damage. Deb was a joy to deal with during the ordering process. The mugs and matching saucers are an absolute joy with gorgeous colours and a very artistic decoration."
"My favorite mug ever. So cute and beautifully made. I will have this one for a long time!"
Announcement
I craft handmade ceramics in contemporary colors for all home and office decors. All the pottery here is handmade by me in my Colorado home studio - either wheel thrown or hand built from slabs and coils.
I offer coupons and discounts from time to time through my newsletter every six weeks or so. If you'd like to get on the mailing list, please contact me with your email address and I'll add it! Please know that I don't accept multiple coupon codes and discounts are not available for items that are already marked on sale or for made to order/personalized items.
All items except Made to Order ones generally ship within 1-3 business days of your order. I make my own glazes and electric fire my dinnerware, vases, bakeware, etc to Cone 6, making it very durable for everyday use, including in the oven, dishwasher and microwave.
I'm always adding new pieces to this collection of handmade pottery so be sure to check back often.
Also, if you like watercolor paintings, I have a shop on Etsy where you can see original paintings and fine art prints that I've created: BlueSkyFineArt.etsy.com
Here are a few of the comments made by people who've purchased my pottery:
"I am so overwhelmed and happy with my three beautiful purchases from this fantastic artist! Everything arrived packaged with such care and detail, assuring all pieces were in perfect condition. Deb is wonderful with communication too, and thoughtfully included a lovely gift when I mentioned we had just moved into a new home. Such detail in the craftsmanship, do not hesitate to purchase, these are pieces to be handed down to children and grandchildren for sure! Thank you so much Deb!"
"I have no words! This piece is the cats pj's, the cream of the crop, the one and only, top notch and really freakin awesome too! Thank you Deb for your talent, professionalism and kindness."
Kate on Dec 27, 2020
5 out of 5 stars
I bought this Pho bowl for my husband and it far exceeded our expectations. It is absolutely beautiful and shipped in record time with tracking. The seller was great to work with and wrote a personalized message to me. We will certainly be buying more things from this seller!
"Holy cats I absolutely love the bowl (and spoon and chop sticks) I ordered! It was a Father's Day gift, but after opening up the box I almost didn't want to give it up! The pics don't do it justice either, the colors in person are absolutely gorgeous. I will likely buy more items from this shop in the future!"
"Looks great on my kitchen island! I don’t want to put it away because it is so lovely to look at. Beautifully designed and made."
"Stunning piece! So much detail and colors are perfect. I will cherish it always."
"As usual, Deb shipped my item right away! And as usual, it's beautiful and perfect! My little sugar pot and spoon is on display on my counter and I just love it! My husband says he's worried I have an addiction to buying Deb's pottery! And it's true...."
"Fun, unique piece! Packaged carefully and quickly shipped. Thank you for including business cards and artist info which is appreciated for gift giving. "
"Over the moon to have this fun bowl on our breakfast table. Such a happy piece. Love it! Arrived VERY WELL PACKED. Great service and convos. Thanks. "
"Deb sent these items beautifully packed and they arrived on time with no damage. Deb was a joy to deal with during the ordering process. The mugs and matching saucers are an absolute joy with gorgeous colours and a very artistic decoration."
"My favorite mug ever. So cute and beautifully made. I will have this one for a long time!"
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Karley on Aug 6, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThese are so beautiful, and so interesting to learn about the crystals achieved in the design. So lovely and will be a favorite in the kitchen. Thank you so much!
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pfdelmar on Jul 20, 2021
5 out of 5 starsIt's here safe & sound. She's going to love it. She's an artist who's also a beekeeper. She'll appreciate your talent & the love you put into every piece. Many thanks. :)
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Ellen on Apr 28, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis water color cup and pallet are amazing!! The craftwomanship is superb, beyond any pottery that I have seen before!!! The water color designs are fluid and beautiful!!!! The sheep is whimsical and unique. These 2 pieces are gorgeous, very well made, and truly are the most exquisite items I’ve ever ordered from Etsy!!!!
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Robin on Apr 26, 2021
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful!!!!! The pictures don’t do it justice. Arrived super fast! Thank you!
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jessenjen on Apr 19, 2021
5 out of 5 starsour family's most favorite mugs ever!!!! We keep ordering more!! Beautiful and feel wonderful in your hand.
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Rebecca on Sep 20, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI have always theorized that potters who make mugs extra large like this one must have really generous hearts; they want their buyers to be able to truly settle down and enjoy a generous cuppa. They are few and far between, and I'm grateful to have stumbled upon this maker and this fabulous mug! Wonderful communication from Deb and lightning fast, well packaged shipping. I hope to be back for more soon!
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ColorDanceDesignsCW on Sep 9, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI love the colorful and whimsical bowl I ordered, and have just ordered a second bowl!
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Diane on Sep 7, 2021
5 out of 5 starsSo beautiful! Ready to start baking. Arrived quickly and packed carefully.
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Diane on Sep 7, 2021
5 out of 5 starsArrived safely. Adorable owl. Already has a nice spot in my office.
About BlueSkyPotteryCO
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I free hand carve my designs onto the clay while it is still soft.
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About 50% of my work is done on the pottery wheel and the rest is hand built from slabs and coils.
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I work out of a studio that is also an art gallery displaying my work. It's located on the way to the ski mountain.
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These cups might all look the same but because they were thrown by hand, each one differs slightly from the others.
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This cut out fruit bowl is a favorite design of mine. Free hand design is incised into the damp clay.
Pottery with soul
Handmade pottery differs from mass-produced pottery in similar ways that a home-cooked meal differs from a frozen entree out of the grocery store freezer.
It is lovingly made in a manner that takes more time, has ingredients in it that the creator has chosen with care, and offers qualities that could never be achieved with something mass-produced. Sometimes it doesn't look as polished or perfect as a manufactured item, but it certainly has soul, and the imperfections give the pieces a certain charm and character.
Most handmade pottery is one-of-a-kind since each piece is made individually, one at a time. It has an inviting feel to it that makes you want to touch it, hold it, and enjoy using it.
Because it was lovingly made by an individual, it has a positive energy that flows through to the person who chooses it for themselves or another.
It also offers qualities that manufactured pottery cannot hope to achieve, such as being created for a very limited use purpose or being personalized with a name, message or a particular size, shape, color, texture or design.
Handmade pottery is generally more ecologically friendly than wares that come from far away places, most often overseas, and the individual craftsperson is generally more likely to recycle and reuse materials in the creation of handmade pottery. No waste going to landfills; no chemicals and toxic materials being released into the environment.
I hope you enjoy browsing my shop and learning more about handmade pottery.
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Shop members
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Deb Babcock
Owner, Maker, I Do It All!
I'm a studio potter working in porcelain and stoneware clay. Before moving to Colorado and starting in pottery in 2001, I ran a marketing research firm in Michigan for 17 years. Quite the change in professions, huh?
Shop policies
When you purchase my handmade pottery, you can be assured that I have created it to the highest standards of safety while retaining the creative, whimsical touch for which my work is known. My glazes are food safe and can be used in the oven, microwave or dishwasher unless the description says otherwise. However, as with any handmade pottery, it will retain its fresh good looks longer with handwashing and limited microwave use. I accept custom orders and will sell wholesale to galleries/shops....please contact me for information.
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Items on sale
Returns and exchange details
If you don't like it or there is a problem, I will refund your money, replace the item, or even make you a new one. Please let me know if there is a problem within a week of delivery. And, please, before leaving a bad review of my shop or your purchase, please give me a chance to make things right.
If you decide to return something simply because you don't like it or have changed your mind, but there was no damage from shipping or a defect, I will refund your money less the cost of shipping once it is returned to me in good shape. This restocking fee generally comes to about 20% of the purchase price.
Please know that you are responsible for any taxes or duties or customs fees that may be charged on your purchase. The seller and/or etsy cannot know the rules of every country and state.
***A Word About COLOR**** I try very hard to accurately represent my product through photographs and description. I want you to love your pottery and come back for more! A lot of people don't realize that the color of the image can vary widely from one computer monitor to another. What looks lavender on one computer can be gray on another computer etc. If the exact color of the item is very important to you and you are unable to determine the shade through my description, please send me a Convo and I'll give you as much detail about the color as I can.
Payment
LAYAWAY AND HOLDS
If you see something that you want but won't have the money until later, I am happy to place an item on hold for one week and will list the item as Reserved for you. If you wish to buy an item over time, that's ok, too. I will accept a 20% deposit on the item and allow you to make payments over time as long as the item is paid in full within two months. If it is not paid in full within 60 days, you will forfeit your deposit since I have lost the opportunity to sell that item while it was on hold. For other special arrangements, please contact me.
Shipping
If an order is returned to me or if we cancel an order because of a defect in the pottery or it wasn't as described in the listing, I will refund your entire payment. If it is returned because you have changed your mind or don't like a color, size, shape, etc., I will refund the purchase price of the items upon their return but not shipping charges either way.
If something breaks during shipping, I will file a claim with the shipper and refund your money or replace the broken item as long as you document the breakage with photos of the broken pottery, photos of the packing materials I used, and photos of any damage to the outside of the box. The shippers generally require this documentation before paying the claim.
On International orders, I've tried my best to estimate the shipping costs. However, if I have overestimated it significantly, I will refund the difference to you. Because USPS is our only viable option for international shipping, I will make every effort to pack your item very carefully but will not be able to process a claim should the package arrive damaged. You will need to work through your local post office to file the claim. I will be happy to provide you with any documentation needed. You are also responsible for knowing and paying the tax, customs and duty charges in your own country or state. Those are not generally collected by etsy.
Additional policies and FAQs
I am willing to accept wholesale orders from galleries and gift shops, but do not take consignment orders. Call me or email me for more information: Deb Babcock 970-846-9349 or blueskypottery [!at] gmail.com
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Custom and personalized orders
If I feel I can make something custom for you in a style, design and glaze that I have tested and perfected, I'm happy to consider custom and personalized orders. Please know that there is generally an added charge for this and it may take six weeks or more to complete.
Sizing details
Because all of my pottery is made one at a time, there will be variations in size, even when you purchase a set of two or more pieces. Generally these are maybe 1/4 to 1/2 inch in difference and a couple ounces in volume at times.
Care instructions
I use a very durable stoneware clay for my pottery, making it able to withstand continued, everyday use. Unless stated otherwise in the description, you can use my pottery in your oven, microwave and dishwasher.
Gift wrapping and packaging
It is very difficult to gift wrap your pottery since I need to make sure it has lots of bubblewrap and peanuts surrounding it so it arrives intact. However, I am very happy to tie a ribbon around the packing material and to include a hand written card with a message from you inside the box. Just leave me the wording in your Note to Seller at check out.
Wholesale availability
I do sell my work wholesale to gift shops and galleries. Please contact me for minimum order and pricing information. My phone is: 970-846-9349 and my email is deb@blueskypottery.com
I also have a watercolor shop here on etsy and would love to be represented by a gallery for that work. You can see it at: BlueSkyFineArt.etsy.com