Care & Handling

My handmade functional pottery is created from porcelain, then fired to 2300 degrees in a kiln to ensure vitrification of the clay. Vitrified clay is similar to glass-- strong, dense, and watertight. All the glazes I use are food safe and lead free, and my pottery is dishwasher safe but you should avoid microwaving.

What to Avoid

Handmade ceramics are different from what you purchase at name brand stores. Switching to handmade dishes is a great idea but there are some important things to know.

Microwave: Use of the microwave is not advised. Please take care to protect your tableware from radical temperature changes to avoid cracks and breakage due to thermal shock. Allow for gradual temperature change as pottery can crack or break.

Rough Bottoms: The un-glazed bottoms of handmade ceramics can be rough. I would avoid dragging it across your century old antique table.

Throwing or Bouncing: Handmade pottery is breakable and does not bounce when thrown so I would avoid throwing or bouncing of handmade pottery.

Shipping

Once I’ve processed your request and your pottery is ready for delivery, I ship packages by way of USPS Priority Mail, which typically provides delivery within a time-frame of two to three days. Please specify if you want your package shipped differently. Due to the nature of ceramics, I don’t skimp when packing up your pottery to avoid breakage. I will not insure your package unless you email me and request this additional service at the added cost. At the same time, I am concerned about the environment, so I re-use packaging materials whenever possible. Hopefully you’ll re-use or recycle all of the packaging too! Thank you.

Shipping costs are calculated based upon Priority Mail pricing, which is dependent on weight as well as the distance between your location and mine. When I can, I use Regional boxes, which cost a bit less to ship than standard flat-rate Priority Mail boxes.

Privacy & Legal

Privacy and Legal: This notice describes my privacy and legal policies. By visiting Texturedporcelain.com, you are accepting the practices described in this notice.

  • How I Use and Protect your Information:
    I use the information I collect when you make a purchase to fulfill your orders and to communicate with you. I do not give, rent or sell your personal information to any other entity. I do maintain a mailing list of people who want to be notified about art shows, gallery information and when new products are added to my site.

    I will remove your name at your request.

  • Legal:

    Guenola Lefeuvre at texturedporcelain.com bears and accepts no responsibility for injury or damage which may result from the improper use of a Textured Porcelain product; from a product modified or repaired by others; or from abuse, abnormal use, or use beyond normal product life. Feel free to contact me with any questions you might have about your pottery.