Care & Usage
Most of the pieces available online are functional pieces of pottery, meant to be used daily, not just for special occasions! They are microwave (though some are quite large!) and dishwasher safe. However, please know that pieces with intricate designs and embellishments, the dishwasher may prove to be a hostile environment. Proceed with caution!
Personally, I put pieces in the dishwasher all the time. However, there are a few precautions I will take for certain pieces:
- Unglazed wine cups: I have put mine in the dishwasher for years, with no negative affects. However, there are many customers who simply rinse their cup out and leave it to dry for tomorrow's cup of wine!
- Pieces with lady bugs and vines, etc are dishwasher safe, but they are particularly vulnerable due to the embellishments. Please be careful, or just hand wash them at your convenience to protect the intricacies of these pieces.
- Raku pottery is NOT microwave or dishwasher safe. Due to the low firing temps, the pieces are porous and not considered food safe. They are decorative only. They should also not be overwintered outside for the same reason. Whether Obvara, reduction, or horsehair, it is not meant to be used for food and is not safe for the microwave or dishwasher.