Is it safe to use your pottery with food?
Yes. Our glazes have been certified by the relevant body to comply with European norms and regulations for food safety.
Do I need to take special care handling or cleaning the pottery?
No. We fire the pieces to 1050 degrees centigrade, resulting in a very durable, waterproof and heat resistant finish. Our ware can go in a microwave, conventional oven and dishwasher.
Where can I buy the ceramics shown on this site?
The only place to purchase the full range of the work shown, is from our studio/shop in Portugal,
but we now have a selection of tiles and prints that can be ordered online here. Please take a look at the "shop" section
of this site.
Can I order tiles with a custom design?
Yes, though it's not economical to create a unique design for a single tile or small panel, but may be possible if you wish to order multiple copies of a design or a large mural
. You can send an email to:
info@olariapequena.com outlining your idea and we will reply quickly, to let you know if we can help you.
(e.g. We recently had an interesting commission to design a tile sign for "Casa de Torreão", a small rural tourism project,
(see the "tile: lettering" section on this) and in that case, the client also wanted a series of tiles with the design for promotional purposes, which made the job viable.
Can I order a name plaque for my house?
Yes. We can produce frost-proof stoneware, house name tiles with plain, embossed text. (Example in "tiles/lettering" section: "CASA DO PARAISO")
If you send an email to
info@olariapequena.com with your request, we'll get back to you with a proposal.