Welcome to Bad Polo!

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I'm a hobby potter, on a small farm near Edmonton. I have a goat named Polo, and he's very misbehaved. That's why my 'studio' is called Bad Polo.

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I don't make hundreds of mugs, cups, or bowls at a time. I make one. Sometimes, I'll make two. That's why I don't have a lot of inventory for sale, and why I don't do sales from my website.

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What I do is custom orders. If you see something you'd like, call me. Text me a picture. Ask. If I can't do it, I will let you know. Some things are just outside of my ability. I won't copy another artist's work, though. I can be inspired by it, but I won't outright make a copy.

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I use clay that I buy at a local supplier (Plainsman). The durability and water-tightness of my pottery is subject to the quality of their clay. I do strive to ensure each piece is fired to the optimum temperature. I also make sure my pottery is food safe. I use a combination of commercially made glazes, as well as glazes I've made myself. I make sure that food surfaces have a durable, stable glaze. So, I might not be able to make that awesome 'peacock bowl' you saw, because I don't feel 100% certain that mixing glazes like that is 100% food safe.

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Check out The Dirt tab for more information about myself and my process. Check out Burning Questions for FAQs. And check out the pictures below!

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Don't be afraid to call, text or email me with any questions (see the Contact page). I don't have prices listed, because my prices are based on how much detail goes into a piece. That said, I usually sell mugs for around $10. If there's carving or art, it can go up to as much as $25. The dark lace fruit bowls are $75, because the clay doubled in cost, and so many things can go wrong in the process.