Custom Order / Commission Request

We are always looking to share our work in new environments. If you think we would be a good match with your store or gallery, feel free to email us and let us know what kind of work you are interested in.

If you have a commission or custom order request, please look over the details below that relate best to your idea so that we have as thorough an understanding of your vision as possible! We’ll get back to you about our current availability and set up a time for us to chat more about this project.

  • Over the years Jessica Russell has created a wide range of ceramic pieces - everything from lamp parts, to figurative sculptures, to the standard coffee mug. So don't hesitate to reach out with any inquiries!

    When you email us your commission request for ceramic work, please write ‘Commission Request - Ceramics’ in the subject line and include a description of your request. Please be as specific as possible when including dimensions, quantity, color, intended use (dinerware, interior/exterior decoration, etc.) and timeframe you would like the project done by.

    If you are requesting small items, sets are preferred. It is more efficient to make multiples, especially if a custom glaze color is requested. You can always get a set of 4 and gift two to a friend! Just an idea :)

    Please note: Custom work takes time. Most of the commissions that are turned down are due to a time frame that is too short. Most commissions will take at minimum one month's time.

    If you would like to see examples of past/current commissions, please navigate to that section in Jessica’s website.

  • Slip casting and press molding is a common practice among ceramic artists who like to spend a lot of time perfecting a design to produce multiples of the same form. This is often done through creating plaster molds. In this process, you make numerous castings using a more liquid form of clay called casting slip.

    Any time Jessica makes a new ceramic piece, the thought of ‘Should I turn this into a plaster mold’ always comes to her mind. If you are a ceramic artist or designer and want to streamline your production, Jessica would love to make plaster molds for you! She highly enjoys everything about this process, so please reach out with any ideas.

    When you email us your commission request for a plaster mold please write ‘Commission Request - Plaster Molds’ in the subject line and include a description of what kind of form you want turned into a mold. Please be as specific as possible when including dimensions, quantity, shape, intended use (dinnerware, interior/exterior decoration, etc.) and timeframe you would like the project done by. Sketches or renderings are welcomed.

    Please note: This process can be time consuming, especially if the original form has to be hand sculpted. Plaster mold production will at minimum take 2 month's time.

    Since 2016, Jessica has been constantly learning new and better ways to go about this process, and would love new form challenges. If you want to see examples of molds she has made, reference the plaster mold section on her website here.

  • Jessica Russell has photographed and filmed events and artist talks. If you have an event you would like photographed or filmed around Dickson, TN - Huntsville, AL - or Birmingham, AL areas please let us know! She also has experience in photographing products and interior spaces.

    When you email us your commission request for photography or videography please write ‘Commission request - Photography/Videography’ in the subject line and include a description of what you would like photographed or filmed. Please be as specific as possible when including the intended use (promotion / personal use / print) location, and dates / timeframe you would like the project done by.

Custom Order Examples

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4000 3rd Avenue South, Suite 102

Birmingham, AL 35222