Description
This set includes four dinner plates with a reactive glaze finish. Each plate is made from stoneware clay with a high iron content, giving the unglazed body a warm reddish-brown color. The glaze is a reactive copper blue that flows and breaks over the rim, creating a variegated pattern with shades of deep blue, turquoise, and brown where the glaze is thin. The process is manual dipping, so each plate has a unique glaze pattern. The plate dimensions: diameter 10.5 inches (26.7 cm), height 0.8 inches (2 cm). The rim is organic—slightly wavy rather than perfectly round—due to hand-finishing before firing. The weight per plate is 1.3 lbs (590 g). The plates are microwave and dishwasher safe. They are not oven safe because the reactive glaze may craze under rapid heating. The glaze is food-safe and lead-free. The plates are intended for serving main courses such as meat, fish, pasta, or rice dishes. The surface is slightly textured from the glaze variation, which provides a non-slip feel but may show cutlery marks more readily than smooth glazes. The foot ring is unglazed and has been sanded to avoid scratching surfaces. The plates can be stacked but due to the organic rim shape, stacking is not perfectly stable; it is recommended to place a felt pad between plates if stacking for storage. The set total weight is 5.2 lbs (2.36 kg). Cleaning: hand washing is recommended to preserve the unique glaze appearance, as harsh dishwasher detergents may alter the glaze color over many cycles. If using a dishwasher, choose a gentle cycle and avoid heated drying. The reactive glaze may have small pinprick holes or glaze crawls; these are inherent to the reactive glaze technique and do not compromise food safety or durability. The plates are not suitable for use with serrated knives that could scratch the surface deeply. The product comes in a recycled cardboard box with paper padding. No assembly required. These plates are designed for everyday use but also suitable for casual dining settings. Avoid exposing the plates to extreme thermal shock, such as pouring boiling water directly onto a cold plate. The reactive glaze colors will not fade over time under normal use.
