Frequently Asked Questions

  • All the functional ceramics I make, such as bowls, mugs, jugs, etc. use food safe glazes. Some of the glazes I use on vases, such as the intense blue, are not food safe. They are not highly toxic once fired, but I wouldn’t recommend drinking tea out of a stem vase, for instance.

  • Yes, you can put ceramics in the dishwasher, but I always recommend washing ceramics by hand. If you put your handmade ceramics in the dishwasher it is more likely to get damaged and the salts can dull the glaze, just as it does with glassware and mass-produced ceramics.

  • Yes, ceramics made from stoneware can go in the oven. It has been fired to 1250 centigrade in the glazing process. I would not recommend putting anything direct from a cold fridge into a hot oven though.

  • Yes, all the bowls, mugs, and jugs I make can go in the microwave, included the pieces made from the flecked clay.

  • At the moment I am only accepting orders from the UK.

    There is more information on my shipping and returns page.

  • I accept returns if the order has been damaged or if you have just changed your mind. Hey, it happens.

    There is more information on my shipping and returns page.

  • We look to wrap all orders securely to prevent any damage during the delivery process. If your order does arrive with damage, then we offer a refund process, which is outlined on my shipping and returns page.

  • Yes, I do offer pottery lessons, both for complete beginners or for more experienced potters who want to refine a technique, or glaze knowledge. You can find out more on my shop page.

  • Yes, you can collect your order from my home studio. Just select this option during checkout.

  • I am committed to reducing my environmental impact by incorporating sustainable, eco-friendly practices into every step of the ceramic making process.

    I minimize waste by collecting all leftover clay and trimming, which are then slated down and repurposed into workable clay.

    I only fire the kiln when it is completely full to maximize energy efficiency. I use a modern kiln with advanced insulation, which requires less electricity per firing.

    I use a bucket system to clean tools, allowing solids to settle and be recycled.

    I use 100% recyclable, biodegradable, or recycled packing materials (paper tape, recycled cardboard) and avoid single-use plastics and bubble wrap.

    I try my best to buy materials from local suppliers to reduce transportation impacts.