PONDSIDE STUDIO
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Pondside Policies

- I do the best work I'm capable of, while continually seeking to improve. 

- I seldom carve a pose more than once - usually drawing a new pose for each new order.

- Carvings are priced "per hour" as well as according to their artistic merit.   Any applicable discounts are then applied. It is understood that if an estimate is given for a special order I am not bound to my estimate and the customer is not obligated to buy the finished carving.


 - Orders for carvings are taken with no deposit, but with the expectation that the customer will pay promptly upon the completion of their order, even if they do not plan to take immediate possession of the finished carving.

- I usually complete carvings consecutively - as the orders for them were received.  Occasionally, exceptions to this general policy are necessary. 


- For small carvings, I usually carve from four to six at a time, but orders for special, one-of-a-kind carvings  are welcome.

 - An estimated completion date is given with an order with the understanding that I am usually back-ordered, and therefore cannot be precise about when the order will be started or completed.  

 - If significant time has elapsed since an order was placed, the customer will be contacted before I start the carving, 
to confirm that they still want the carving, .

 - Discounts are given for multiple purchases at one time and to repeat customers.


 - Discounts do not apply to one-of-a-kind orders, Powertool carvings or Display Carvings.

- Initial shipping costs are paid by Pondside Studio.  Return shipping costs are paid by the customer.

 - When completed, special orders of common wild birds and animals may be declined for any reason, or returned for a full refund if the customer is displeased with them, provided they are returned undamaged within one week of receipt.  
   

                                I can be contacted in person or by MAIL at
                                             627 Glen Rd, Jay, NY, 12941


                                 by  EMAIL  (allen.aardsma@gmail.com) 

                                             by PHONE  (518) 946- 6016


  • Home Page
    • My Carving History & Family
    • About Pocketknife Carving
    • Carving Objectives
    • FAQ's
    • Pondside Policies
    • Glimpses of our Life
    • Contact Information
  • Galleries
    • Species List
    • Pocketknife Gallery
    • Powertool Gallery
    • Paintings Gallery
    • Studio Scenes
  • Carving Help
    • Hatching
    • Carving Workshops
    • Other Carvers & Artists
    • Carving Videos & Slide Shows
  • My Music
  • My Writings