Overview
Welcome to our trade program! We are happy to work on many types of projects including those of interior designers, architects, and landscape architects. We can accommodate both small and large orders as well as custom projects. Visit our In Situ page for examples of past projects and in situ images. We accept new applications, which you can find below, and are happy to answer any questions you may have beyond the information provided below. We can be reached via email at [email protected] or phone (323) 366-0101 during business hours.
IF YOU ARE A CURRENT TRADE ACCOUNT HOLDER AND WOULD LIKE AN UP-TO-DATE COPY OF THE CATALOG, PLEASE EMAIL US HERE.
Application
Trade discount: 15% off retail pricing. For new applicants, resale license number and sellers permit must be provided at the time of application. Please allow two business days for a reply.
Product Information
BZIPPY clay goods are one-of-a-kind stoneware / earthenware editions with variations in glazes depending on the high fire process. Please note that works are unique and not exactly the same due to the firing process and handmade quality. Works are fragile – please handle with care. Planters are indoor safe and outdoor safe in specific climates. For outdoor use in colder climates we advise to bring them indoors in the winter. Glaze test tiles can be provided upon request, free of charge, but we ask for clients to pay for shipping.
Please visit the finishes/glazes page to view our full color way palette. Full glaze kits are now available for purchase for your materials library, please email us for more information.
Custom glazes: at this time we cannot accommodate any glaze research or special colorways beyond our set glaze palette. We can only accommodate orders using our own glazes, and we cannot mix them.
Lead Time
Please allow our typical 12-16 week turnaround for delivery based on inventory. Items that are made to order are placed on our production schedule only after the invoice is paid in full. These items are built by hand, bisque fired, glazed, and then glaze fired. Before packing, this process typically takes 6-8 weeks. Our estimates are based on perfect studio and kiln conditions and is subject to change should an unforeseeable circumstance arise. All orders are assigned an estimated ship date upon receiving payment and are updated throughout the production process.
Ready to Glaze & Ready to Ship Inventory
We understand our standard 10-12 week lead time may not suit your project timeline. For projects with shorter timeframes, we make sure to have unglazed inventory available to glaze on demand: Bisque Inventory. Available products in our Bisque Inventory receive a 10% discount and are ready within 1-2 weeks. To order from Bisque Inventory, please reach out to our sales team.
Ready to Ship Inventory of samples and seconds is often available. To see what we currently have in stock, please view the Ready to Ship section on our website. Ready to ship products receive a 10% discount and are ready within 3-5 business days. Please note that discounted items do not receive a further trade discount. We also invite you to reach out to the studio to schedule a Facetime call or visit our showroom in person (by appointment only).
Rush Orders
We understand you may have deadlines that don’t fit our current lead time. We encourage you to check our Ready to Ship section to purchase items that are already in stock. We can accommodate rush orders based on the project scope and capacity at our studio at the time of order. Rush orders are assessed individually and subject to additional fees. We can usually accommodate rush orders – please contact us via email to inquire.
Custom Projects
BZIPPY can accommodate a wide range of custom projects. The studio is happy to work with you on your custom project needs or estimates via email. Past custom projects include: custom lamp bases, custom tiles, custom painted vessels, and custom shaped furniture pieces.
Custom projects are assessed individually based on the project needs in regard to quantity, timeline and our studio’s capacity. Once we evaluate our studio capabilities in relation to your project, we will contact you with a proposed budget and timeline. We are able to provide professional renderings for custom projects, and you may see examples of our renderings by clicking here.
Custom glazes: at this time we cannot accommodate any glaze research or special colorways beyond our set glaze palette. We can only accommodate orders using our own glazes, and we cannot mix them. View our finishes and full glaze palette here.
Collectible
Our Collectible Design line is exclusively sold through the Future Perfect. If you are interested in a piece from the Collectible section please contact us, and we will place you in touch with a sales associate. If you’d like to inquire about ordering a custom item similar to a Limited piece please inquire, and our sales team can help navigate that process.
Payment & Invoice
Invoice will be emailed within 2 days of placing an order via Quickbooks Invoice. Full payment is due at the time your order is placed. Orders can be paid by credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Amex) via Quickbooks Invoice, by check or by wire. Checks must clear our account before the order is added to our production schedule. There is no additional fee when paying by credit card.
Shipping & Handling
All orders are assigned an estimated ship date on a first-come-first-serve basis, but please allow our typical 10 – 12 week turnaround for delivery based on inventory.
All orders are packed professionally to industry standards for fragile works. Clients are responsible for all shipping & handling costs based on weight and destination. All orders are shipped via FedEx Ground or UPS unless requested otherwise by your company upon checkout or via email. Larger and international orders are shipped via BTX Global Freight or DHL shipments on a palette using industrial cardboard crates. If your order requires freight shipping, please relay the client’s capacity to receive a crate at the time of order. Any rush orders or special deliveries will be subject to higher pricing than regular ground shipping depending on the delivery timeline.
Buyers bear all risk of loss or damage in transit. BZIPPY is not responsible for damage or loss in transit. Furthermore, we reserve the right to make delivery in installments unless otherwise expressly stated otherwise in writing upon purchase. If special handling is required to prep your order for shipment, we reserved the right to apply a handling fee.
Memo
The studio does memo works on approval for photoshoots and possible purchase in Southern California only. Works can be out on memo for 3 days with extensions granted upon request. A contract, insurance certificates and CC on file are required. This process is white glove only. Please email the studio for further information.
White Glove Service
White glove service is available within the greater Los Angeles, Palm Springs, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Ojai areas upon request – please coordinate with us via email upon placing your order. White glove service incurs an additional fee based on order size and distance.
Claims
Buyer must inspect shipment upon receipt. All claims must be made within three business days of receipt of goods. Merchandise stored for future use must be checked upon receipt. Failure to make a claim within three business day constitutes acceptance of the goods as is.
For claims, save original carton(s) and contents for possible inspection; take photographs; call the carrier to report the damages and receive claim instructions. For all shipments notify [email protected] immediately of any damages and provide photographs.
Cancellation & Changes
Handmade unique goods may result in occasional delays or back-orders and cannot be cancelled or refunded. Returns accepted only if items were damaged in shipping due to our packing process. No cash refunds for returned merchandise – credit only.
Orders which have been accepted by BZIPPY are not subject to cancellation or changes once payment is processed, except with our written approval. BZIPPY may require as a condition of such approval, reimbursement for any costs incurred in production of the original order or additional costs due to changes since everything is made to order. Deposits on orders will not be returned on canceled orders.
Frequently Asked Questions
To see what’s in stock, visit the Ready to Ship page. These items are either glazed, ready to ship, and will be processed within 2 business days, or raw and can be custom glazed to order which requires a one week turnaround.
Please allow our typical 6 - 8 week turnaround for delivery based on inventory. Items that are made to order are placed on our production schedule only after the invoice is paid in full.
We understand you may have deadlines that don’t fit our 6-8 lead time. We encourage you to check our Ready to Ship section (and expanded explanation below) to purchase items that are already in stock. We can accommodate rush orders based on the project scope and the capacity at our studio at the time of order. Rush orders are assessed individually and subject to additional fees. We can usually accommodate rush orders - please contact us via email to inquire.
Yes, you may arrange your own pick up from our studio. Due to COVID-19, we are currently only offering curbside pick ups.
Custom glazes: at this time we cannot accommodate any glaze research or special colorways beyond our set glaze palette. We can only accommodate orders using our own glazes, and we cannot mix them. View our finishes and full glaze palette here (coming soon).
Yes. We can customize our standard sizes at a slightly different price point assessed upon inquiry.
We have many kilns and talented production team members, and can accommodate many large projects. If you have a very large project in mind please send us an inquiry.
Our capacity can handle anything from a single, custom tabletop piece up to a large-scale hospitality project. We can provide a thorough estimate in regard to time and price upon inquiry. We have worked with procurement companies for larger commercial projects and are comfortable working within that realm.
Absolutely! You can schedule an appointment online. Due to COVID-19 we are only accepting visitors on the weekends.
Yes. Select works are carried in stores, and you can check a full stockist list here.
Our Limited line is exclusively sold through the Future Perfect. If you are interested in a piece from the Limited section please contact us, and we will place you in touch with a sales associate. If you’d like to inquire about ordering an item similar to a Limited piece, please reach out and our sales team can help navigate that process.
Generally, we do not, but we will accept and consider inquiries.
The studio does memo works on approval for photoshoots and possible purchase in Southern California only. A contract and insurance certificates are required. This process is white glove only. Please email the studio for further information.