This guide is for hand-thrown pottery makers in Berkeley, California — studio note 450. Practical Doshe.Store advice for makers who want to write product titles buyers actually search for.
Shipping hand-thrown pottery from Berkeley across California—or beyond—starts with knowing what breaks. Corners chip, cords fray, wax melts. Your packing plan is as much a skill as the wheel and kiln.
Materials that survive transit
Double-box ceramics with foam between walls. Wrap fiber art in breathable plastic so humidity does not trap. Seal soap and candles against heat if summer routes cross inland deserts.
Carrier choices from Berkeley
Compare USPS and regional carriers for weight breaks. Track every hand-thrown pottery order; Doshe buyers expect a tracking number when you mark shipped.
List accurate ship times on Doshe Handmade so your hand-thrown pottery arrives as good as it left your bench.