Clay Planet started in the 1970's as a business called Marshall Craft, by a kiln designer and inventor, Marshall Wicke.
In the 1980's the business was purchased by Bob Millavec, the name changed to Claymaker, and moved to N. 13th Street in San Jose CA. It was there the business expanded and the mass production of clay was begun.
On January 2003 Claymaker became Clay Planet, with new ownership and management.
The business was expanded to a larger facility at 1775 Russell Avenue in Santa Clara, CA.
Since taking ownership and moving to our new location, we have:
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Greatly expanded what the retail store offers in products.
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Purchased and partnered with Phoenix Ceramic Supply in Santa Cruz CA.
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Added a new print catalog for customers to view our products offline in clasrooms and studios.
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Created new exciting clay bodies, expanding our line of clays by 8 new clays in 5 years.
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Purchased and partnered with (Sherry's) Western Ceramic Supply in San Carlos, CA
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Designed new glaze colors in high fire, and added 6 new raku glazes.
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Added on-site & in house repair services of electric & gas kilns, and pottery wheels.
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We offer firing services where you can drop off greenware or bisque and get your pieces fired to low, mid, or high fire in our kilns!
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We rent equipment (pottery wheels) so you can work at home, and return the equipment when finished making your own art.
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Created this online shopping catalog for you to enjoy.
We look forward to a great future with you as our customer!