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Covid Protocol updated: masks are recommended
Now that covid numbers have fallen below our mask threshhold, we have lifted our mask requirement. However, our staff will be happy to wear masks upon request as we value the safety of all of our customers.
Contactless pickup also continues to be available, click the shop online now button to go to our online store!
Our Services
One of the things that sets Bracker’s apart from other suppliers is our expansive service offerings. Diagnostic services, kiln & wheel repair (or any ceramics equipment), consultations, troubleshooting, district or one-on-one training, professional development, inservices & custom workshops are available.
Our most popular…
Raku Firings
We have a lot of options for inservices and custom workshops, but there are none more popular than our Raku events. We’ve customized the popular raku firing event for a wide variety of audiences, from demonstrations, to participation, to education, at our place or yours! Click to read more about this or other options!
Our most in-demand…
Dave (aka KilnDoc)
You can’t actually just “Dial-a-Dave”, but kiln technology is getting us closer and closer to that. For now, you’ll have to call or send an email to get on Dave’s Schedule. He is HIGHLY in demand but does his best to quickly triage your situation and get back to you quickly. His schedule is generally first-come, first-served, but in the case of a true crisis, Dave can often squeeze in a repair out of order. (usually because he works overtime to get it all done)
Our most in-demand…
Dave (aka KilnDoc)
You can’t actually just “Dial-a-Dave”, but kiln technology is getting us closer and closer to that. For now, you’ll have to call or send an email to get on Dave’s Schedule. He is HIGHLY in demand but does his best to quickly triage your situation and get back to you quickly. His schedule is generally first-come, first-served, but in the case of a true crisis, Dave can often squeeze in a repair out of order. (usually because he works overtime to get it all done)
clay
Glazes & Underglazes
We carry AMACO, Spectrum, Coyote, Laguna Opulence & Coleman Glazes
bulk materials, chemicals & colorants
We get raw clay in from mines located across the country. We have Kaolin from Georgia & Florida (and ENGLAND! and NEW ZEALAND!), Ball Clay from Kentucky & Tennessee, Feldspar from South Dakota, Fireclay from Missouri, Talc from Texas, Silica from Illinois, Shale clays from Ohio, Kyanite from Virginia, plus we have a complete array of raw chemicals and colorants from Alumina to Zirconium.
tools everyone needs
Kilns & Firing Supplies
Wheels & Throwing Supplies
Extruders, Slabrollers and things handbuilders love
Extruders and Dies, Slabrollers and Canvas, plus slump molds, hump molds, drape molds and more.
Community Involvement
NCECA
NICE at NCC
Come Visit!
Our 25,000 sq ft warehouse with over 5,000 sq ft of retail showroom space is situated just off of I-70 (East Lawrence Exit #204) making us a convenient jaunt from Kansas City, Topeka or even further away. We have people who come down from Des Moines, Omaha & Lincoln and as far as Fayetteville, Tulsa, & Oklahoma City. Lawrence is a lovely place to visit and spend some time. Be sure to ask us about recommendations about where to stay or where to play!
Bracker's Good Earth Clays
We can come to you!
We have a 10,000# capacity truck and a 4,000# capacity van for deliveries. We’re in Kansas City once or twice a week, Topeka about once or twice a month, and Western Kansas a few times each semester. We typically are in Nebraska or Iowa once or twice a month, Lincoln/Omaha/Council Bluffs most often, but also out to Kearney, Des Moines or even out to the Illinois border. We also go east to Columbia, south to Oklahoma City and occasionally down toward Fayetteville. We try very hard to group deliveries together and fill our truck and then divide the overall costs. A general range/expectation of delivery charges is below for your convenience.
55 miles (greater KC area up to St. Joseph) – $25 plus 2.5¢/#
100 miles (Emporia & Manhattan). – $50 plus 3.5¢/#
175 miles (Wichita, Columbia, Lincoln) – $75 plus 4.5¢/
250 miles (Hays, Fayetteville,Des Moines) – $100 plus 5.5¢/#
Further Away? Let us know, we can work up a quote.
We can come to you!
We have a 10,000# capacity truck and a 4,000# capacity van for deliveries. We’re in Kansas City once or twice a week, Topeka about once or twice a month, and Western Kansas a few times each semester. We typically are in Nebraska or Iowa once or twice a month, Lincoln/Omaha/Council Bluffs most often, but also out to Kearney, Des Moines or even out to the Illinois border. We also go east to Columbia, south to Oklahoma City and occasionally down toward Fayetteville. We try very hard to group deliveries together and fill our truck and then divide the overall costs. A general range/expectation of delivery charges is below for your convenience.
55 miles (greater KC area to St. Joseph) – $25 plus 2.5¢/#
100 miles (Emporia & Manhattan). – $50 plus 3.5¢/#
175 miles (Wichita, Columbia, Lincoln) – $75 plus 4.5¢/
250 miles (Hays, Fayetteville,Des Moines)-$100 plus 5.5¢/#
Further Away? Let us know, we can work up a quote.
who we are
Bracker’s Staff
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James
Sales & Service
Eric
Shipping
Kelsey
customer service
Jeanette Oliver
Retail Store Manager
Julie
Warehouse & Deliveries
Anne W Bracker
Founder Emeritus
Cindy Bracker
President
I like spreadsheets… I really, do. But I also like to get my hands dirty from time to time. So occasionally, I go to the back and mix clay. Or sometimes I get to work with that clay on my slabroller. I usually remember to get the clay off my hands before I go back to my spreadsheets….
David Sturm
Vice President & Repair Tech extraordinaire