If you are a novice in the world of Yixing teapots and it is your first time purchasing one, we recommend that you do not customize it right away. Instead, we suggest that you purchase a classic design and use it for a period of time. After gaining more knowledge about Yixing teapots from our blog, you can start customizing your own teapot.
If you have used a Yixing teapot for some time and have gained knowledge about various teapot shapes/types, zisha clay materials, carving and painting techniques, as well as half-handmade and fully handmade methods, we can offer a variety of customization options. The time frame for customization is as follows: basic semi-handmade teapot shape customization takes 30 days, while fully handmade customization with carving and painting takes 60-90 days.
To begin the customization process, please provide the following information via email:
1. Teapot type (You can find the names of almost all types on our website.)
2. Zisha clay (We have listed the names of all clay materials on our website. Any clay not listed on our website is a fake material on the market, which we cannot produce.)
3. Process preference (half-handmade or fully handmade)
4. Approximate capacity (100-400 ml. Due to the shrinkage of different clay materials, we can only try our best to meet your capacity requirement.) 5. Carving and painting preferences (Carving and painting options include text, graphics provided by you, and patterns of teapots on our website.)
After we receive your email with the information requested, we will provide you with a detailed quotation and timeline. Once you confirm the details and agree to proceed, we will provide you with a customized link. You will need to pay a 50% deposit before we start working on your teapot. Prior to shipment, we will provide you with videos and pictures for your confirmation. After you confirm the final product, you will need to pay the remaining 50% balance. Please note that customized products cannot be returned, so please carefully consider your needs before placing an order.