In short, I operate via the ‘drop’ method, not as a means of intentionally building scarcity and anticipation, although those are byproducts of the system. By selling my pottery in regular restocks, I’m able to carve out better allotments of time for actually creating the work, making cycles, I call these.
If, on the other hand, my online store was restocked sporadically, but very regularly, I’d constantly be switching between making pottery, photographing it and shipping it, all of which would create for a chaotic atmosphere in studio as for each of these tasks, I have to partly rearrange the workshop due to it’s size. I don’t have a team of people helping me. Everything you see here, from the pottery to the videos and photography, is entirely a one-person operation and thus, by making the ‘drops’ less regular, I can be more dedicated and thoughtful when it comes to crafting my pots.
Typically, I aim for 2-3 sizeable restocks a year and there may be separate exhibitions elsewhere, which I tend to post about when they’re happening. I don’t take pre-orders or orders, but I will consider commissions if they’re part of something interesting. The shop updates are first come, first serve, and I ship internationally. As work does sellout so rapidly, (2-5 minutes is what has become the norm), one bit of advice is to check out multiple times in quick succession, instead of slowly adding work to your basket. In those cases, I box work up together and refund excess shipping costs.
If you’re in the US, (and most other countries these days), there’s often a tariff/tax you’ll have to pay when then parcel reaches you, I don’t pay this, so pay attention to your tracking as to help the box sail through customs.
If I’ve forgotten anything, as this post will be pinned to my profile, I’ll add it to the comments below!
Thanks so much and with any luck I’ll have some news soon with exacting dates for my next restock!
#pottery #smallbusiness #ceramics #craft #handmade
4 months agoannevanderhaegen
So sad, I managed to add an item to my cart, but I could not pay, suddenly the cart Saïd it was empty. It still shows the item throughout. In the meantime everything is sold out.
4 months agomoonlitfirefly
Within 2 mins sold out :( But super happy for you Florian! I am enjoying your book ❤️
5 months agodp.potteryclub
Ayumi Horii has same problem. she was able to lijit number each oerson could purchase. it seems, if possibke, would allow more to have your pots.
6 months agojaqbelcher
I was just introduced to your work this morning, it’s fabulous. Wanted to say how happy it made me to read about your online shop and how you roll 🙌. Just love it. Onwards……..
6 months agocoreebalsamo
What’s the best way to hear about each drop and when your work will be available?
6 months agofifi_dov
I love your pieces and the way you work. I’m reconciled to the fact I’ll never get my hands on any of it but I love looking at them and watching you make them. So beautiful.
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