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hi! i'm wendy and welcome to my ceramic "portfolio", here are some examples of previously commissioned pieces i've made, along with other ceramic projects.INFO
✦ prices will depend on the size and complexity of requests, send me a msg!
✦ payments/deposits via Zelle or PayPal
✦ time frame can range from 2 - 4 weeks (not including shipping)
✦ i will send progress shots and updates!
✦ shipping will be calculated and added upon completion
✦ dm/email for commission requests or any questions! : )

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How To Make A Catgreenware stage: it starts with me casting my shitty 5-part plaster mold with slip (liquid clay) where it needs to set for about a full day to reach an ideal workable moisture level, where i then spend a few hours manually sculpting, shaping, and cleaning up the extremely rough shape and problem areas that arise from using said shitty mold. it then needs to fully dry to a bone dry state which can take 2-4 days.bisque firing: once the piece feels completely devoid of moisture, i then bisque fire them inside my tiny kiln that can only fit about 3 of these guys; this takes about a full 24 hours for the kiln to reach 1940 degrees F and spends the majority if the time sloooowly cooling down to room temperature.bisqueware stage: if the lil dude didnt explode in the kiln for attention and damage your extremely expensive kiln, hooray!!! you have passed the first check (Do Not Think You Are Safe.) and i then continue to paint the piece with underglazes which may take a few hours depending on complexity as several coats must be used, with adequate time for drying in between. i let it dry for at least an hour or so before i swash the entire thing in a few coats of clear glaze. beware that nowhere during this process does the piece look anything like the finished colors so its almost always pick a god and pray.glaze firing: after i wipe the bottom of each piece to ensure no glaze is touching any part of the kiln (bc glaze is essentially glass when it melts and will fuse and ruin anything it touches), i load my kiln with glazed pieces. this firing can reach temps up to 2230F. 24 hours later, I can safely remove the piece and voila, hopefully it turned out successfully and at least close to what you wanted!optional luster firing: to get metallic effects on a piece, i use luster overglazes which contain real gold and is thus pretty expensive. this goes on top of a fired glazed piece, which means this is usually the 3rd time ive fired the damn thing, but this allows u to get super gorgeous metallic details and accents on ur stuff!if u read all of this holy shit i love you.TLDR— i know the pricing for ceramic goods, especially sculpted pieces, may seem very high but i assure u the process is really a lot of time and effort, oh you have no idea the amt of failure and expenses you have to endure to just get a piece to survive to the end. i just wanted to transparently let you all know the process so that ppl unfamiliar w ceramics can have a better idea of all that goes into your favorite handmade ceramic pieces!♥️ love u all, wendy