About Gourd Impressions Pottery:

In 2000 Gourd Place artist and co-owner Priscilla Wilson invented a unique method of using gourd molds for slip-casting pottery. We received our U.S. Utility Patent in 2006. You should know that the veins and textures from inside the gourds that give our pottery its unique appearance also make it vulnerable to slight warping when fired! Thus there will be minor variations in the shapes of the individual pieces making them less stack-able than factory made dishes.

Gourd Impressions pottery is made from stoneware. This means that it is fired to almost 2300 degrees, making it microwave/oven/dishwasher safe. All glazes are food safe and contain no lead. As with any handmade pottery, there will be variations in the glaze inside and the underglaze that is applied to the outside of the dishes.

How to order Gourd Impressions pottery:

We would like to communicate with our customers individually so that we can give you an accurate time in which to expect your order and so that we can figure your shipping charges fairly. Please send an email to orders@gourdplace.com giving us the number and glaze code for each item as well as your name and zip code. We will respond within the next two business days letting you know estimated shipping time and charges and sending you a form where you can give us your shipping info and payment method. If your preference is to make the transaction online, we will then send you a Paypal “buy” button for your convenience. You can also call us between 10:00 and 5:00 Eastern time to discuss your order and payment or to discuss special orders, e.g., items you saw in our gallery but not on this page.