Jade Iguana Co.

Jade Iguana Co. is a ceramics business based in Chicago specializing in selling handmade, one-of-a-kind creations but also offering interactive Paint Your Own Pottery Kits and community workshops. This is a place where imagination and creativity come together to create beautiful art. Noemi, the founder of Jade Iguana Co. has been practicing ceramics since 2008 and has a BFA in Studio Art. Thank you for visiting the site and we look forward to connecting with you soon!

Jade Iguana Co. launched paint your own pottery kits with smoking accessories and more. This kit comes with a blank ceramic piece, glazes, paintbrushes, paint palette and a How To guide with step by step instructions on how you can customize your ceramics. This is a fun way to express yourself artistically solo or with friends and family. Once you are done painting, you can return your kit with the painted ceramics to your local drop off where Jade Iguana Co. staff will retrieve your art, apply clear glaze and fire your work so that we can return it to you as a finished and functional work of art. We also host events with paint your own pottery so be on the lookout for those!

Firing is essential in pottery, where ceramic pieces are heated in a kiln to turn raw clay into strong, finished products. At Jade Iguana Co, we use two main firing methods: bisque firing and glaze firing. 1. **Bisque Firing:** This first step heats the clay at a lower temperature (about 1,830°F or 1,000°C) to remove moisture and harden the clay for glazing. 2. **Glaze Firing:** After bisque firing, the pieces are glazed for color and texture. They are then heated at a higher temperature (up to 2,300°F or 1,260°C) to melt the glaze, creating a shiny surface and ensuring durability. At Jade Iguana Co, we use top-notch kilns to fire each piece precisely, ensuring the best quality and finish.

At Jade Iguana Co., we strive to make the pick-up process for your finished pottery pieces as seamless as possible. After you've completed your hands-on ceramics workshop, our team will carefully glaze and fire your creations. This process typically takes about two weeks. Once your pieces are ready, we'll notify you via email. You can then visit your drop off/ pick up location during regular business hours to pick up your artwork. Simply check in with a staff member upon arrival, and they will assist you in retrieving your items. Remember to bring a form of ID for verification. Supporting local artist Noemi J. Reyes and indulging in your creative journey has never been this rewarding!