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Arequipa, Peru

Craft corridors and cafés leverage split payouts, QR receipts, and offline-first support.

Population: 1,100,000
Businesses: 150,000

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From Clay to Client — Seamless Payments for Potters

Take deposits for custom orders, tag materials and kiln batches to tickets, and settle split payouts for studio assistants automatically.

0.5-1%
Processing Fee
$0
Monthly Cost
70%+
Savings
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Why Artisan Potters Choose PortalPay

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Custom Order Deposits

Collect deposits via QR linked to order tickets with size, design, and delivery notes.

Reduce cancellations by 40%
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Material Tagging

Attribute clay, glaze, and firing charges to each ticket for clear costs and margins.

Stops 60% of margin leakage
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Kiln Batch Scheduling

Plan firing runs, auto-notify customers for pickups, and export batch logs.

Improve on-time pickups by 35%
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Assistant Split Payouts

Define splits for glazing, trimming, and packaging work. Settlement distributes shares instantly.

Eliminates weekly reconciliation
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Market-Ready

Sell at fairs with QR receipts that list materials and care instructions.

Boost trust with buyers
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Offline First

Record sales in low-connectivity areas. Sync and reconcile when back online.

100% continuity

Calculate Your Savings

$1k$4k/month$100k
You Save with PortalPay
$1,040/year
(74% less than competitors)
Monthly Cost Breakdown
PortalPay$30.00/mo
0.5-1% processing, $0 monthly fee
Legacy Processor$165.00/mo
2.90% + $0.3 per transaction + $25/mo
Bank POS$127.00/mo
2.50% + $0.15 per transaction + $15/mo
Mobile Money$68.00/mo
1.50% + $0.1 per transaction
Annual with PortalPay
$360
Annual with Others
$1,400

Calculations based on industry averages. Actual savings may vary.

Real-World Examples

Custom Dinnerware Set

Collect a deposit and tag materials (stoneware clay, matte glaze) to the ticket. Schedule firing and pickup.

Example:

Client pays $50 deposit; ticket shows materials and firing date; assistant shares calculated at settlement.

Reduces disputes and rework

Craft Market Sales

Sell bowls and vases at a weekend market. Receipts include care notes and material sources.

Example:

Buyer scans QR for a medium bowl; receipt lists clay, glaze, and kiln batch reference for authenticity.

Eliminates cash counting errors

Studio Assistant Splits

Set split rules for trimming and glazing work. Settlement distributes shares automatically.

Example:

Assistant receives 25% of glazing labor at settlement with a statement.

Removes manual split paperwork

Everything Included Free

QR Deposits

Collect deposits tied to order tickets and materials.

Usually $99/yr

Material Tagging

Attribute clay, glaze, and firing costs per order.

Usually $79/yr

Split Payouts

Automatic distribution to studio assistants and apprentices.

Usually $120/yr

Offline Mode

Capture sales in rural areas and sync later.

Usually $59/yr

Batch & Care Exports

Export kiln logs and care notes as CSV/JSON.

Usually $49/yr

Get Started in Minutes

Setup Checklist for Artisan Potters

  • Create your studio profile in /admin
  • Add material presets for clay and glaze
  • Configure kiln batch schedules
  • Set split rules for assistants and apprentices
  • Print QR tent cards for markets and studio
  • Connect wallet for settlement payouts
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can deposits be tied to specific materials?

Yes. Deposits and follow-up payments can itemize clay, glaze, and firing costs per ticket.

Do you support kiln batch scheduling?

Add firing dates to tickets and export batch logs. Customers are notified when items are ready.

Can assistants receive automatic splits?

Define split rules for specific tasks. Settlement distributes shares with statements.

Will this work at rural craft fairs?

Yes. Sales and approvals can be recorded offline and synced when connectivity returns.

Are small sales affordable to process?

Fees are 0.5–1% with no monthly charges, ideal for low-cost craft items.

What Artisan Potters Are Saying

"Material tagging and kiln logs on receipts wowed our customers. Assistant splits are now automatic."

Zanele M.
Clay & Kiln Studio – Bulawayo
Saved 64% on fees

"Deposits and pickup notifications reduced cancellations and clutter."

Jibril A.
Sahel Pottery – Kano

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