Pottery for Weddings, Birthdays, Anniversaries
or any occasion. Handmade by Wild Child Arts
or any occasion. Handmade by Wild Child Arts
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Wedding Registry We regularly have requests to use Wild Child Arts for wedding registry. Call us well ahead of time and we can furnish lists of chosen items and prices, letters for guests etc. You can choose items either of Wild Child Arts, the Gallery or both. When your friends call, we can tell them which items are still available, include notes for them, and take their order. They can also order online directly, and make note that it is for you. We can furnish you with summaries of what's been ordered and by whom. Pottery tableware sets take 6-8 weeks and should be placed well ahead. If you know wedding plans are coming up, we can book the production time, even though the specific items aren't yet chosen. Contact Information: Rose 770266-7437 Or Wildchildarts@yahoo.com |
CUSTOM ORDERS
Custom Orders
We are happy to do custom orders for you. If it's not
a product in our regular line, we DO need to talk
about it first though. If extensive design or
development time is involved, it may not be feasible
for us to undertake. Clay is an amazingly adaptable
material & almost anything you can imagine can be
made. BUT. We have to stick pretty close to the
types of things we do in our normal flow. If we can't
do something for you, we'll do our best to direct you
to someone who might be able to help you.
For regular line items, we are happy to glaze any
item to your choice of glaze patterns. We try to
maintain an inventory of standard items finished
through the first firing. This means Paul can glaze
and fire them in 2 to 3 weeks depending on kiln
schedules. If Paul has to throw it, it will take
anywhere from 6 to 8 weeks to get through the whole
process, often more.
Typical lead times will be 6 to 8 weeks for one or a
few items. For full sets of dishes, we can only
produce about one set per month because of kiln
space limitations.
Custom glazes and matching colors are not
possible. Typically it takes 6 months to a year from
the time we first uncover a glaze that has potential,
until it's ready for first sale. Then it's another 6
months before it becomes a regular item. Our color
palette is also limited by the nature of our process &.
highfire reduction gas.
Matched sets. In making matched sets, we make
several more than the required number, and then
pick the best. Sizes and shapes will vary somewhat
but there will be no widely variant pieces. Glazes
will be as matched closely as the nature of our
processes and firing allow, but, again, there will be
variation. We guarantee satisfaction and will
replace or refund, but the customer will be
responsible for return and replacement shipping.
Glaze variation is part of the process. The finished
color and surface of the glaze will vary from piece
to piece. The nature of the hand applied, electric
fired process guarantees that.
How to Get the Best From Custom Work.
By its very nature, making pottery is a uniquely
individual process. Every thing the potters do is
permanently impressed on the clay. Every day, with
each piece made, the potter gains skill. Subtle
changes are incorporated from day to day
depending on many factors. So work will vary from
month to month, year to year.
Actual design of a piece often evolves as the piece
is being thrown or glazed. While a specific shape
can be closely matched, often the best work evolves
when the primary concern is final use, more than
design specifics. The more tightly a piece is
pre-designed, the less chance there is for
inspirational evolution.
A big part of the beauty of handmade craftwork is in
the variation. Each piece takes on its own
character. And you, as the user add your character
and memories to the work.
We've also noticed that, especially with glazes, the
mind can change the perception of color and
design in the time between seeing a sample piece
and the final work. We guarantee your satisfaction
and will take back anything with which you are not
happy. If we can, and you wish us to, we will
remake the piece(s) for you. In the case of larger
orders, we will send an approval sample before
completing the whole set.
Placing Custom Orders
If you're interested in placing a special order, please
call us at 770-266-7437 so we can talk about your
precise needs. We'll also give you an estimated
delivery date.
Special orders will require a deposit and a valid
credit card number. As soon as your order is
finished, we will contact you for final billing and
shipping information.
If you have a "drop dead" date for delivery, like a
birthday or anniversary, let us know so we don't miss
it by chance.
Custom Orders
We are happy to do custom orders for you. If it's not
a product in our regular line, we DO need to talk
about it first though. If extensive design or
development time is involved, it may not be feasible
for us to undertake. Clay is an amazingly adaptable
material & almost anything you can imagine can be
made. BUT. We have to stick pretty close to the
types of things we do in our normal flow. If we can't
do something for you, we'll do our best to direct you
to someone who might be able to help you.
For regular line items, we are happy to glaze any
item to your choice of glaze patterns. We try to
maintain an inventory of standard items finished
through the first firing. This means Paul can glaze
and fire them in 2 to 3 weeks depending on kiln
schedules. If Paul has to throw it, it will take
anywhere from 6 to 8 weeks to get through the whole
process, often more.
Typical lead times will be 6 to 8 weeks for one or a
few items. For full sets of dishes, we can only
produce about one set per month because of kiln
space limitations.
Custom glazes and matching colors are not
possible. Typically it takes 6 months to a year from
the time we first uncover a glaze that has potential,
until it's ready for first sale. Then it's another 6
months before it becomes a regular item. Our color
palette is also limited by the nature of our process &.
highfire reduction gas.
Matched sets. In making matched sets, we make
several more than the required number, and then
pick the best. Sizes and shapes will vary somewhat
but there will be no widely variant pieces. Glazes
will be as matched closely as the nature of our
processes and firing allow, but, again, there will be
variation. We guarantee satisfaction and will
replace or refund, but the customer will be
responsible for return and replacement shipping.
Glaze variation is part of the process. The finished
color and surface of the glaze will vary from piece
to piece. The nature of the hand applied, electric
fired process guarantees that.
How to Get the Best From Custom Work.
By its very nature, making pottery is a uniquely
individual process. Every thing the potters do is
permanently impressed on the clay. Every day, with
each piece made, the potter gains skill. Subtle
changes are incorporated from day to day
depending on many factors. So work will vary from
month to month, year to year.
Actual design of a piece often evolves as the piece
is being thrown or glazed. While a specific shape
can be closely matched, often the best work evolves
when the primary concern is final use, more than
design specifics. The more tightly a piece is
pre-designed, the less chance there is for
inspirational evolution.
A big part of the beauty of handmade craftwork is in
the variation. Each piece takes on its own
character. And you, as the user add your character
and memories to the work.
We've also noticed that, especially with glazes, the
mind can change the perception of color and
design in the time between seeing a sample piece
and the final work. We guarantee your satisfaction
and will take back anything with which you are not
happy. If we can, and you wish us to, we will
remake the piece(s) for you. In the case of larger
orders, we will send an approval sample before
completing the whole set.
Placing Custom Orders
If you're interested in placing a special order, please
call us at 770-266-7437 so we can talk about your
precise needs. We'll also give you an estimated
delivery date.
Special orders will require a deposit and a valid
credit card number. As soon as your order is
finished, we will contact you for final billing and
shipping information.
If you have a "drop dead" date for delivery, like a
birthday or anniversary, let us know so we don't miss
it by chance.
Medium pasta-style serving bowl, about 14"
overall diameter, 4" deep, plus 4 individual
serving bowls, about 9" diameter and 2" deep.
This great-looking set is a great gift and a great
addition to your current set of pottery, and also a
great way to start collecting hand thrown pottery.
The bowls are an excellent size for pasta or soup,
plenty of room to mix in each bowl without
worrying about spilling over. Also great for lunch
salads, chili, stews and more. Larger rim not only
looks great, but it is a suitable spot to balance a
slice of hearty bread
Price $110.00 plus shipping and Handling
The dinner plate measures about 9.5" in diameter
and the sandwich plates about 8". They work with
the same glazes as the traditional.
Dinner plate: $32.00 Lunch Plate $24.00 plus
shipping and handling.
Set of 4 bowls: Set of 4 and perfect for soup,
cereal, salad or dessert. Fits the hand beautifully.
Holds about 2 cups.
$52.00 for the set- plus shipping and Handling
Goblets are about 9" tall with a 3" deep cup that
holds about 6 oz. of wine or other such beverage.
They are a lot of fun to use and they go great with
our Wine Chiller. Mix and match a variety of glazes
or get a set that matches.
$20.00 per goblet plus shipping and handling
Pottery Mugs: Vary in price
Decorative as well as functional, a Pitcher does it
all! The Large is about 11"-12" tall and holds about
2 quarts of liquid. The medium is 10"-11" tall and
holds about 1.5 quarts
Medium $38.00 Large $54.00 plus shipping and
handling
Functional! Decorative! Paul makes platters fine for
serving and carving a nice bird upon. They also look
great on the wall or on the mantle in a plate stand.
All of the large (11" and larger) have the foot
pierced to accept a hanging wire.
The medium platter measures 12"-13" in diameter,
the large is 14"-15" and the extra large is 16"-18".
Medium $60,Large $75.00. Extra Large $95.00 plus
shipping and handling
This piece is most useful. Anything you can do in a
crockpot, you can do in the oven. Approximately 4
quarts in volume. Tureen has lid cut-out for serving
utensil. Casserole has full lid.
$70.00 plus shipping and handling
We carry many other items, stop by Wild Child or
call us.
overall diameter, 4" deep, plus 4 individual
serving bowls, about 9" diameter and 2" deep.
This great-looking set is a great gift and a great
addition to your current set of pottery, and also a
great way to start collecting hand thrown pottery.
The bowls are an excellent size for pasta or soup,
plenty of room to mix in each bowl without
worrying about spilling over. Also great for lunch
salads, chili, stews and more. Larger rim not only
looks great, but it is a suitable spot to balance a
slice of hearty bread
Price $110.00 plus shipping and Handling
The dinner plate measures about 9.5" in diameter
and the sandwich plates about 8". They work with
the same glazes as the traditional.
Dinner plate: $32.00 Lunch Plate $24.00 plus
shipping and handling.
Set of 4 bowls: Set of 4 and perfect for soup,
cereal, salad or dessert. Fits the hand beautifully.
Holds about 2 cups.
$52.00 for the set- plus shipping and Handling
Goblets are about 9" tall with a 3" deep cup that
holds about 6 oz. of wine or other such beverage.
They are a lot of fun to use and they go great with
our Wine Chiller. Mix and match a variety of glazes
or get a set that matches.
$20.00 per goblet plus shipping and handling
Pottery Mugs: Vary in price
Decorative as well as functional, a Pitcher does it
all! The Large is about 11"-12" tall and holds about
2 quarts of liquid. The medium is 10"-11" tall and
holds about 1.5 quarts
Medium $38.00 Large $54.00 plus shipping and
handling
Functional! Decorative! Paul makes platters fine for
serving and carving a nice bird upon. They also look
great on the wall or on the mantle in a plate stand.
All of the large (11" and larger) have the foot
pierced to accept a hanging wire.
The medium platter measures 12"-13" in diameter,
the large is 14"-15" and the extra large is 16"-18".
Medium $60,Large $75.00. Extra Large $95.00 plus
shipping and handling
This piece is most useful. Anything you can do in a
crockpot, you can do in the oven. Approximately 4
quarts in volume. Tureen has lid cut-out for serving
utensil. Casserole has full lid.
$70.00 plus shipping and handling
We carry many other items, stop by Wild Child or
call us.
