Commisions

Thanks for your interest in a custom piece from Putnam Studio! This page captures some info about the process and options for your custom piece. If you have any questions after reading though it, reach out to ryan@putnam.studio.

Details

  • Price - All commissioned pieces cost at least double the retail price. This is to account for the extra time and costs associated with custom work. To get a better idea of prices, look through the Tableware and Art sections of the site. A more exact quote will be provided after you fill out a request form in the next section of this page.

    Deposit - We require a 50% deposit before starting work and 50% before shipping.

    Shipping - Shipping is included in quoted price.

  • The full process takes 4-7 weeks depending on options and the final piece. There are always things that can come up in the process that extend this timeline.

    - Week 1: Kick-off - Gathering of options from request form and/or meetings.

    - Week 2: Proof - Simple digital line drawing proof of piece.

    - Week 3-4: Building - This step includes the construction of the vessel, drying, and bisque fire.

    - Week 5-6: Glaze - Glazing and final firing.

  • What type of vessel are you looking for? We usually start with a vessel that is in our shop. We carry mugs, cups, coffee makers, planters, vases, and more. Is there something not in the shop you are looking for?

  • We use three different mid-fire clay bodies for our custom work. All the clays come from Rocky Mountain Clay Company.

    - B-Mix - Soft white to a light gray color when fired. More info

    - Chestnut - Rich warm brown when fired. More info

    - Speckled Buff - Buff with specks when fired. More info

  • Glaze can get pretty varied so it’s best to reference work already done in our catalog. In general, we have more underglaze color options with limited glaze options.

  • - Color matching - We cannot match specific colors or brand colors

    - Limited quantities - Commissions quantities are limited to under 10 pieces.

    - No copying another artist's style - We will not copy another person’s style.

    - No rush - We are unable to provide rush orders. Ceramics takes time!

Request Form

Use this form to start your request. Fill out as best as you can but don’t worry if you are not sure about all the details. We will follow up with an email and possibly setup a time to chat.