Is the pottery oven-safe?
Is the pottery safe in the microwave?
Is pottery safe in the dishwasher?
Is there anything I need to know about using pottery in high heat conditions?
Are the glazes safe to use with foods?
How long does it take to make a mug?
How hot does the kiln get?
Q: Is the pottery oven-safe?
A: Yes. Casseroles and baking dishes may be safely used in the oven.
Food should be evenly distributed, touching all interior surfaces of
the pot for even heating. (top)
Q: What about the microwave?
A: The pottery is safe in the microwave. (top)
Q: What about the dishwasher?
A: Pottery is safe in the dishwasher. The glazes will neither fade nor run. (top)
Q:Is there anything else I need to know about exposing pottery to high heat?
A: Teapots should be pre-heated with hot tap water before filling the pot with boiling water. Avoid extreme temperature changes. Never plunge a hot vessel into cold water. (top)
Q:Are the glazes safe for use with food?
A: All glazes have been tested and are safe for all food use. There is no lead in the glazes. (top)
Q:How long does it take to throw a mug on the wheel?
A: Five minutes and a lifetime. (top)
Q: Huh?
A: Five minutes on the wheel...and a lifetime on the never ending path to perfection.
What I mean is...experience makes the pots better!
And there is a lot more than wheel work in making a piece of pottery.
First I prepare the clay - removing all air pockets - and bringing it to the correct consistency for throwing. Then I throw the mug on the wheel and let the pot dry to leather-hard. I add the handle. Then the pot is thoroughly dried, bisque fired, decorated and glazed ( I create and mix my own glazes.) Next comes the glaze firing. Then there are final preparations, such as sanding off any rough spots on the base of the pot so it doesn't scratch the dining-room table. After that there is pricing and a few more things...and the pot is ready for the showroom. (top)
Q:How hot does the kiln get?
A: I fire it to Orton cone 10 - that's 2340 degrees F - or 1282 degrees C. (top)
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