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Paint-Your Own Pottery Questions | Glass Fusing Questions
Paint-Your-Own Pottery Questions
What kind of items do you carry?
- We are very proud of the large inventory we carry, you name it, and we probably have it. Here are a few examples; plates, platters, bowls, mugs, salt and pepper shakers, spoon rests ,tiles ,picture frames, kid’s collectibles, banks, boxes, nightlights and list goes on and on.
What are the prices of our pieces?
- They start at $7 and go up to $135 for a huge teacup and saucer which serves as a planter, punch bowl, or large beverage server for parties.
What does the price include?
- We are an all-inclusive studio which includes the cost of the piece, use of paint and brushes (unless it is a specialty paint), accessories, glazing and firing, and your studio painting time.
What are specialty paints?
- We carry an extensive line of pottery glazes, glazes and crystal paints. When you want a different kind of look, try a specialty paint. Stop in and see all of our samples.
When can I expect my glazed piece to be ready for pick-up?
- We tell you 5-7 days, but often we run ahead of schedule and we'll give you a courtesy call when your masterpiece is ready.
Why does it take that long to get ready?
- First, your masterpiece has to dry, then be dipped in a clear glaze and then it goes into a kiln which fires your piece. The kiln heats up to 1800º and then it has to slowly cool down so the pieces can eventually be unloaded and handled. This process takes around 24 hours.
What if I’m not creative?
- We’re all about helping the customer and suggesting great ideas. We have lots of idea books, stamps, stencils and experience galore! Get your friends to come along and we’ll make sure you have a great time!
Do you have any other locations?
- No, we have been open since March 7th, 2005. We are privately owned and operated and are not a part of a chain.
Glass Fusing Questions
What kind of items can I make out of glass?
- There are so many options of what you can make with glass, bowls, plates, platters, business card holders, trivets, coasters, pendants and the list goes on from here.
What if I have never done glass before and know nothing about the process?
- No need to worry, we walk you through the process step by step and teach you how to cut the glass and put your project together.
What are the prices of our glass fusing pieces?
- You can make a 4" coaster for $16.00, a pendant for $13.00 and the prices go up from there depending on the size of your project.
What does the price include?
- Our all-inclusive pricing includes the cost of the sized piece you select, a decorative layer and an accent layer, along with the use of our tools, studio time and firing your creation.
- Additional fees are added for specialty glass, add-ons and extra firings called "slumping".
What are specialty glass?
- We have several kinds of specialty glass to choose from; fracture, mardi gras, iridescent, radium and dichroic just to name a few. Stop in and check them out.
What is slumping?
- This is an additional firing where the glass takes on a new shape of a bowl, plate, candle holder, soap dish, etc. We have several shapes to choose from, stop in and see all we have to offer.
When can I expect my fused piece to be ready for pick-up?
- We tell you 7-10 days, this depends if you are slumping your project or not. We always give you a courtesy call when your creation is ready.
What if I’m not creative?
- We pride ourselves on helping you come up with ideas and helping you get started. We have several idea books and lots of samples to bring out your creative juices.
