handmade mugs are usually fired twice. During the first firing, the mugs are unglazed. Heating them in a the oven allows the clay to dry out and harden, so that it is easier to handle when it is being glazed. The second firing allows the glazes to melt onto the clay and to harden. Are … Read more
Stoneware is dense pottery fired at high temperatures to make it resistant to liquids, or non-porous. It is made from clay , but is more durable than other kinds of pottery and earthenware. Stoneware gets its name from its stone-like qualities. Are stoneware mugs safe to drink from? If ceramics are baked for long enough … Read more
stoneware mugs will reliably last for years. Some stoneware is made of a variety of clay, stone and flint , making the appearance and texture of each piece unique. Often times, it is made with the addition of coarse salt in the kiln which gives it a rough appearance. What is the difference between stoneware … Read more