pansy pack : ceramic making
This pansy pack is an at-home ceramic-making box with everything you need to craft your own clay objects which includes a firing and handling service to ensure your creations last for a very long time!
Our step by step guide (including some short videos) will help to ease you through the entire process to ensure you fall in love with ceramics!
what’s included?
Pick your pack: choose a pack for one, pack for two, or a party pack 🥳
Each of the packs include:
Creamy white earthenware clay - perfect for hand-building
Essential tools for creating: a metal pin tool for scoring, a wooden tool for smoothing joins, and a few extra tools for party pack
Soft brushes and glazes for painting and decorating your pieces
A4-sized wooden plank as a working surface
A printed how-to guide with some short videos to give you a bunch of tips and tricks!
A jar and brush to make and store slip
One-off handling and firing service from pansy
Pick up your pack at pansy or stay in your jim jams and have it delivered to the comfort of your own home.
Using the tools provided you can create any kind of object your heart desires. Is it a perfect-sized mug that fits within your hands? Or a sculpture of an old pet friend? Or a wobbly vase for a bouquet of flowers? We recommend inviting your buddies over for a creative evening in, turning on your favourite playlist, or binge watching your favourite TV show by yourself!
Both the making and glazing process is included in the one kit 🙌🏼🎨
how does it work?
once you’re done…
Once you’ve finished making and painting your creations, gently bring them back to pansy (we have some tips about transporting your delicate wares)
We will fire the pieces up to 1050 degrees celsius in our fiery and fiesty kiln to make your object strong and shiny!
The firing usually takes up to 2-3 weeks (depending on the wetness of your objects) and once they are fired they become food & drink safe, and ready to live a new happy life with you.
Usually you will receive an email with a notification that it’s ready, otherwise you can choose this option to have the items posted directly back to your home 🏡
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
I’ve never done ceramics before! Is this for me?
Absolutely! The pack is designed to guide you through the process start-to-finish. It includes a friendly how-to guide on how to start and get through building your very own weird and wonky shapes. If you’re feeling unsure, have a look at our workshops section if you’d like to have an intimate, in-person experience to get the hang of making instead!
How many objects can I make with 1.5kg of clay?
It depends what you are making and how thick/large they are! Generally speaking you’ll be able to make at least two large-ish sized mugs or one big vase, or multiple smaller objects.
Can I buy my own clay and fire it in your kiln?
Oh no! Please don’t mix any clay purchased outside of pansy into your creations or into the firing batch. The pansy pack clay has a specific firing temperature, any damages caused to the kiln and kiln shelves will be liable for repair costs. Please check with us beforehand if you’re unsure.
How do I get my delicate item all the way back to pansy?
As gently as possible! Gently wrap up your creations with as much padding (tea towels, bubble wrap, tissue paper) as possible and then in a basket or shoe box. During transit avoid any bumps, sudden movements, or your items bashing against any hard surfaces. Handles and any thin walls are extra vulnerable so give them some extra love and padding. It’s a dangerous journey, be safe!
I’ve got other questions! Help!
Sure, we’d love to help you! Send us an email hello@pansy-shop.com
When can I collect my finished item?
We will email you as soon as your items are ready for pick up. Please allow at least at 2-3 weeks for firing as our kiln is working her very hardest to get all of your items fired. The firing process takes over 24 hours for the kiln to heat up to over 1050 degrees celsius, and cool down to under 100 degrees before it is ready to be returned to you. Sometimes our emails end up in your spam box, so be sure to check it - sorry!
Does it have to be fired in a kiln? Can it just air dry instead?
It’s possible to allow your pieces to air dry and display them on your coffee table, but it is in it’s most fragile state so it’ll be damaged very easily with a small knock over, and is not waterproof at all! We would highly recommend at least bisque firing your pieces (which is already included in your kit cost, yay!)
Will my creations be food safe?
The creations will be food safe once glaze is applied and then fired. The glaze acts as a glassy finish that will cover, protect and seal your vessels. Any areas that are left unglazed will get a clear layer in our studio before firing, so everything ends up looking pretty cute and shiny!
