Generally, no. Pottery can be unpredictable, and I never want to promise something the kiln might have other plans for. I also have a full-time job outside of pottery, so I try to focus on making the work that inspires me most, without the pressure of additional deadlines.

I occasionally take on custom work if it's a good fit for my style, schedule, and process. If you have something in mind, you're welcome to reach out. I can't promise I'll say yes, but I'm always happy to consider it.

One thing I won't do is recreate another potter's work. If you've fallen in love with someone else's piece, I encourage you to support that artist by purchasing directly from them.

• Dishwasher: Generally, yes. All of the pottery that I make has been tested and is dishwasher safe. However, dishwashers can be tough on handmade items, so it is recommended that you hand-wash all items! Hand washing will help protect the pottery and make sure you can enjoy it for years to come!

• Microwave: Yes - they are microwave safe. Please use caution with items that do not have handles - such as a tumbler - as they may be too hot to handle out of the microwave.

• Oven: I do not recommend using my items in the oven. The advice that I have received from my clay manufacturer is that my clay is not specifically made for bakeware. Should you use my pottery in the oven, it is recommended to preheat the piece in the oven.

In short - there is nothing “wrong” with Misfit items that would impact their integrity or safety. I price Misfit pieces for a variety of reasons including glaze defects on the outside of the piece. At the end of a season, I may discount designs or colors that I’ve made too many of in order to make room for new inventory.

Please know that I carefully inspect every piece that I sell and do not sell items with a known chip, crack, or other flaw that would impact longevity or safety.

The vast majority of my work is wheel-thrown. Once thrown, pieces will usually dry over several days, or until they reach a “leather hard” consistency. At this point, I am able to trim away excess clay, add handles, and carve/cut designs into the piece. Everything continues to dry until it is “bone dry”. Once I have enough bone-dry work to fill my electric kiln, it goes through its first firing - called a “bisque” fire. After the firing, I check all of my work for imperfections and discard anything that has a major flaw that may affect the integrity of the pot. Each piece is then glazed - either by dipping into a bucket of glaze or brushing on at least 3 coats of glaze. Everything is fired a second time, and then each piece is sanded and polished by hand to ensure they are smooth to the touch!

In June 2026, I was fortunate enough to attend a week-long wood fire workshop in the driftless region of Wisconsin. I used clay made specifically to withstand the temperatures reached in wood firings. I formed and bisque fired approximately 100 pots that I transported with me to Wisconsin. Me and around 9 other potters spent about 3 days “wadding” the bottom of all of our pots (over 1200 total!) and loading them into a massive 3-chamber outdoor wood kiln. We lit the kiln on a Wednesday evening, then beginning in the wee hours of Thursday morning, we spent until mid-Saturday working in shifts to stoke the kiln around the clock. It was an AMAZING experience, and I am so grateful that I get to share my work with you!