Custom Work with Chaney Byers Ceramics
Inquiry & Idea Chat
Send us a message via our website or Instagram to start the conversation.
We’ll chat about:
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What you’re envisioning
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Size and shape preferences
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Color palette and glaze finish
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Function — how you plan to use the piece
*Expect thoughtful questions. We want to make sure it feels like you.

Design Sketch or Visual Confirmation
You’ll receive a sketch or reference photo based on our discussion to make sure we’re aligned before the clay hits the wheel.

Down Payment Secured
A 50% deposit is required before production begins.
This covers materials and time — because once it’s fired, it can’t be undone.

Clay Day – Making the Form
Here’s where your piece comes to life. Chaney will throw, hand-build, or sculpt the piece in-studio.
📸 You’ll get a photo of your piece in its raw clay form (pre-trim, soft, and fresh off the wheel).

Trim & Refine
Once the clay firms up, Chaney trims and shapes the details.
📸 Optional: Progress photo of the trimmed piece to see the clean lines take form.

Bisque Fire
The piece is dried slowly and then fired at low temperature to harden.
📸 You’ll see it as a pure white, chalky version of itself — a milestone moment.

Glaze Selection & Finish
Together, we confirm your glaze choice. (You’ll have options to view.)
Then it’s glazed and loaded for a high-fire kiln run.
📸 Final progress photo — your piece glazed and kiln-ready.

Reveal & Pickup/Shipping
Once cooled, your finished piece is cleaned, quality-checked, and ready to love.
You’ll get:
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A final beauty photo
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Pickup details or tracking information
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Each custom piece includes a handwritten care card and packaging designed with intention.

Glaze Selection & Finish
Together, we confirm your glaze choice. (You’ll have options to view.)
Then it’s glazed and loaded for a high-fire kiln run.
📸 Final progress photo — your piece glazed and kiln-ready.

The Custom Process: How it Works




