About Crafts at Cardew

Crafts at Cardew is the UK's largest designer and craft manufacturer of children's bisqueware.

The Cardew craft manufacturing operation is based in Bovey Tracey, South Devon.

The company takes pride in the quality and standard of its manufacturing output. Its UK base gives assurance of the highest quality, ethical labour policies and above all, speedy deliveries.

At our West Country visitor centre, we entertain some 30,000 children per annum at our Pottery Activity area.

Award Winning Design for 15 Years

The Cardew Design Studio team have been producing award winning ceramic designs for over 15 years.

The talent and skills involved in Cardew being awarded exclusive product development licences by Disney Corporation, Aardman Animation (Wallace and Gromit) and Hit Entertainment (Bob the Builder).

Some great new licence properties are currently under negotiation.

Technical Specifications

The Cardew clay body has been developed with WBB Minerals and is designed to fire at Cone 05-06 (1000 - 1060 Degrees c). It has been thoroughly road tested with all major brands of underglaze stains and glazes.

Cardew Bisque is ideal for glaze firing but can also be easily used on a 'Paint and Go' basis using water based acrylic paints.

The Cardew Design studio has vast experience of producing bespoke ceramic designs. Partners in such  enterprises have included:

• Aardman Animations (Wallace and Gromit)
• Butlins
• BBC Children in Need (Pudsey Bear)
• Disney
• Haven Holidays
• Hit Entertainment (Bob the Builder)
• Legoland
• Paultons Park
• Pontins
• RNLI

Cardew Service

Our objective is to offer you the best kid's designs in the world, made in the UK, available at value-for-money prices and always available from stock.

Sounds a tall order?

Contact Us to find out more!