Generally, no.
Pottery has a way of keeping potters humble. Even if everything goes according to plan, the kiln sometimes has ideas of its own. Because of that, and my full-time job outside of pottery, I rarely take on custom orders.

I will occasionally say yes to a custom project if it’s a good fit for my style, schedule, and process. If you have something in mind, please reach out! I can't promise I'll say yes, but I'm always happy to hear your ideas and see if it’s something I can do.

One thing I won't do is recreate another potter's work. If you've found a piece you love, the best way to support that artist is to purchase directly from them.

• Dishwasher: Yes. My pottery is dishwasher safe. That said, I personally recommend hand washing when possible.

• Microwave: Yes. Unless otherwise specified, my pottery is microwave safe. As with any ceramic piece, items without handles (such as tumblers) can become hot, so please use caution.

• Oven: I do not recommend using my items in the oven. The clay I use is not specifically formulated for bakeware. If you choose to use a piece in the oven, place it in a cold oven and allow both the pottery and oven to heat up gradually together.

In short - there is nothing wrong with Misfit items that would affect their safety, durability, or usability.

I classify a piece as a Misfit for a variety of reasons. Sometimes, it’s a minor glaze quirk or cosmetic imperfection. Other times, it’s a design, color, or pattern that I’ve made too many of. Or I simply need to clear out my inventory.

No matter the reason, every piece I sell is carefully inspected. I do not sell pottery with known chips, cracks, or other flaws that would affect its longevity or safety.

The vast majority of my work starts on the potter’s wheel. Once a piece is thrown, it dries for several days until it reaches what’s called the “leather-hard” stage. At that point, I trim away excess clay, attach handles, and add carved designs."

Pieces then continue drying until they are completely “bone dry.” Once I’ve made enough work to fill my kiln, everything goes through its first firing, called a bisque firing.

After the bisque firing, I inspect each piece and set aside anything with a flaw that could affect durability. The remaining pieces are glazed, either by dipping them into buckets of glaze, or applying multiple brushed-on coats by hand.

Everything is then fired a second time before receiving a final inspection. Each piece is also sanded and polished by hand to ensure they are smooth and comfortable to use.

From start to finish, the process usually takes several weeks.