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For all orders valued at $200 or more, Standard Postage and Packing is Free of Charge within Australia
We do not charge customers postage and packing costs when orders are for $200 or more and the parcel is being delivered to an Australian Address at standard Parcel rates. If you want faster delivery via Express Post or Courier delivery then a small surcharge will apply.
Australia Post Parcel Services
Our postage and packing service costs to all postal addresses in Australia are based on Australia Post rates which are calculated and advised to you before you confirm and pay for your order. There is a calculator on the "View Cart" page which will give you the estimated postage rate for the item(s) you buy based on the weight and dimensions of each item and the standard of service you request. These are calculated on your destination postcode. The services offered and the estimated door to door delivery times within Australia including the necessary packing time for Living Clay Australia are:
Service Delivery Times
The standard delivery times to anywhere within Australia are noted below
| Service | Delivery Times | Delivery Conditions |
|---|---|---|
|
Standard Parcel Service |
5-7 business days |
To anywhere within Australia. |
|
Express Postal Service |
2-3 business days |
To all capital city & metro areas plus most major regional population centres. This is not available to many country areas |
|
Express Courier Service |
Following Business Day |
Capital City and metro service only. Your order must be lodged and paid for by 10 am to ensure next business day delivery. |
NB. Postal rates are updated regularly by Australia Post and may be changed without notice. Once your order has been confirmed and paid for, you will not be asked to pay any increased postal delivery costs.
Additional Information
How can I track my order?
An email is sent to you once your pottery has been shipped with a consignment number and a link to track your parcel online. In the event that you cannot locate it then please call Living Clay Australia at 1300 397339.
Do you deliver to international destinations?
Yes we do. Postage and packing costs are available at this stage on request. The delivery charge is dependent on the total cubic measurement and weight of your order and the destination we are delivering to. The estimated cost is currently not available on our stand-alone calculator, this will be reviewed if there is sufficient international demand All prices will be quoted in Australian Dollars and goods may be subject to local taxes on arrival by your local customs collection agency.
Do you deliver to PO boxes and/or Parcel Lockers?
Yes, this is available by both the standard postal service and Express Post for domestic parcels. It is not available for Express Courier delivery.
Do you offer a gift wrapping service?
Yes we do, it is an optional extra available @$15.00 per item to include a personal message on a gift card to the recipient. This can be arranged on the "View Cart" page by ticking the Gift Wrapping button. A sample of a gift wrapped item is shown below. (Current image is a placeholder)
Our postal and courier service providers
Your parcel will be delivered either by Australia Post (within Australia) or Star Track Couriers. In addition we also use the carrier Sendle for deliveries within Australia where they can do the job faster or more efficiently. Deliveries will be made during normal business hours, in some destinations this includes Saturdays. All parcels should be signed for at the time of delivery. If there is no-one available to do so, then the parcel will be returned to the nearest local post office and a notification will be left at your address. In this instance the parcel can be collected from the post office or in the case of a courier delivery you can arrange for the courier to deliver the parcel at an alternative, suitable time.
For any further questions
Please contact us via the "Contact Us" facility on this website or send an email to info@livingclayaustralia.com.au. Alternatively call our offices on 0414 975269. For international callers please call> 61 414975269
With the right care, your clay pot will last a lifetime. It's no accident that archaeologists find fragments and whole pots that are hundreds of years old - in fact in some cases they are thousands of years old. Porcelain, stoneware and bone china are generally fired at very high temperatures (well above 1200 degrees centigrade) and therefore generally vitrified. It is therefore extremely strong and durable. Earthenware and Raku Ware are fired at lower temperatures (around 1100 degrees centigrade) and are not quite as strong, but they are a little more forgiving with sudden movement from hot to cold.
Most pottery can be used in the oven and the dishwasher, there is however one thing that it does not like - apart from being bounced on the floor of course - and that's immediate movement from very cold to very hot or visa versa. Potters call that "Thermal Shock".
All pottery can handle high temperatures in ovens and dishwashers, but it is not “freezer to flame proof" so you should not move pots directly out of the refrigerator into a hot oven or visa versa. Instead put them into a lukewarm oven and heat them up slowly to the temperature you need. After using pots in high temperatures, allow them to cool down before putting them back into the refrigerator.
If in any doubt at all then we suggest you hand wash your precious pieces in warm soapy water and then rinse in clean, warm water before drying carefully. We recommend that in the description area on specific items on this website, where we think hand care is more appropriate.
If your pottery has gold leaf or other metallic decoration on it such as an oxidised iron rim or copper reduction, please do not put it in the microwave. Metal causes the Microwave oven to arc, it is dangerous and will damage your plate or pot - not to mention your microwave. We specifically mention this on the description of individual items which are affected.