Question 1

How should I care for my items?

Accepted Answer

Glazes used inside of dishes (bowls, mugs, colanders, garlic keeps, etc) are food safe. All items are microwave/dishwasher safe. Several customers reports that their products have been used on average 2-3 times per week and washed in a home dishwasher.

Some items are marked as café collection, meaning the glaze/clay combination has been durability tested to an even higher level than my other products. The café collection combinations are used several times per day and frequently washed in a commercial dishwasher; so far, these mugs have shown no accelerated signs of wear!

That said, I always recommend handwashing to preserve the finish of your piece and extend the life of your of handmade art.

Question 2

How can I see your work in person?

Accepted Answer

I am getting into selling at a few markets each year. Check out in the wild (ladyepottery.com/inthewild)for more details on upcoming shows.

I am also involved with several non-profits and community organizations where you may find specialty pieces and/or donated items. Examples include American Cancer Society's Sushi For a Cure, Blueprint's Gala and Grand Concert, Literary Arts' Café and more.

Question 3

Do you have more for sale?

Accepted Answer

Yes! My main website currently features only an illustrative sampling of my work.

Contact me (ladyepottery.com/contact)if you're interested in anything you've seen on Instagram or in person. You can also subscribe (https://www.ladyepottery.com/contact)to a newsletter for updates every month or two (including details about market appearances) or become a member (https://www.ladyepottery.com/memberbenefits)if you're interested in a quick heads up every time I add a new product or blog (estimated every week or two). I also accept commissions as possible.

Question 4

Can I commission a piece?

Accepted Answer

It depends. :)

I find myself working in themes. If you're interested in a piece/style I'm focused on, I will accept a limited number of commissions within that season's theme.

Also -- requests for items I haven't made before push me to think outside my box and learn something new.

If you'd like to commission a piece, contact me (ladyepottery.com/contact)and we can discuss timing, pricing, feasibility, etc.

Question 5

Can I order a set? Or something you've made before?

Accepted Answer

I intentionally make my pottery the hard way -- i.e., without modern tools, molds, precise measurements....

While I have no issue with folks who approach their potting differently, I enjoy making purely handmade pieces, honing my intuition and muscle memory. That said, this approach results in differences in each item that make them unique, and difficult to duplicate with precision. If I am making several of a particular style, I can usually make items relatively similar, but please don't expect factory or machined precision in my work. That's why we have factories and machines. :)

If you would like to purchase items as a set, feel free to contact me (https://www.ladyepottery.com/contact)for more information or photos of the pieces before ordering. All sales are final.

Question 6

What are the benefits of becoming a member?

Accepted Answer

I expect to evolve the members into a community of "Lizzie's friends" so members will receive - and offer - trust and congeniality. That said, I'm still working out the particulars of membership.

I'm toying with the idea of leaving social media and making similar updates to my website -- sending quick blurbs to alert members of the latest work. While I can see this may be annoying to have another place to look for folks who regularly log into IG, I'm thinking it might also be nice for folks not there to be able to see more regular updates, and its relatively easy to view and delete a quick note every week or two. Even at that rate of emails, It won't be as spammy as most companies. 🙄 Then everyone with email gets the same opportunity to see my latest work! See all the latest ideas and details on the member benefits page(https://www.ladyepottery.com/memberbenefits).

If you have additional ideas to create a vibrant community I'm all ears.

Memberships are subject to be revoked at Lady E's discretion.

Question 7

How do I become a member?

Accepted Answer

Click on the "Log In" link in the top right corner (next to the cart) and the sign up screen will pop up. You can join with your email, or your Google or Facebook account.

And don't worry! I will only use your information for purposes associated with your membership and will never sell your information.

Question 8

How can I use my Blueprint membership benefits?

Accepted Answer

First off, so happy to meet a fellow singer!

To use your Blueprint membership benefits, contact me at ladyepottery@gmail.com (ladyepottery@gmail.com)with your membership number and let me know what benefit you would like to use. I'll hook you up!

Question 9

What's up with shipping prices?

Accepted Answer

Good question! Why is shipping so expensive? I based my shipping prices on a few test items but I am still new to figuring it all out. I am happy to refund any excess shipping costs by request, though I am not sure how often the shipping rate will be lower than listed. Fingers crossed for both of us!

If you are in/can come to the Portland Metro area, you can also pick up your purchase locally.

Question 10

Can I pick up my purchase?

Accepted Answer

If you are in/can get to the Portland Metro area, absolutely! This option is available on the website based on your address. If you are outside of the area but still plan to come to Portland to pick up, contact me (https://www.ladyepottery.com/contact)to coordinate how to complete your purchase without paying shipping costs.

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