Tableware Care
Plates, bowls, and mugs — the staples of our kitchens. Keep these necessities around for many cups of coffee and shared meals with good people by following these simple care tips
Wash
Each piece is dishwasher safe.
Texture
All functional wares are made from a high-fire stoneware that contains a large amount of grog. Grog is a sand-like texture that adds durability to the clay body and texture to the final piece. All exposed stoneware is sanded prior to leaving the studio. While it is still rough to the touch, it is no longer sharp
Grit
All pieces in the Mafic or Joshua Tree Collections are made from a high-fire stoneware that is very durable. However, it is important to avoid placing them in extremely hot or cold environments as this could cause thermal shock and result in cracking or breakage. That said, they are totally microwave safe.
Raku Care
Raku has been around for centuries and although adaptations have been made, one things remains the same — a Raku vessel is porous. Because of this, you can expect that your product will begin to show patina over time. With these few helpful care tips your ceramic ware will endure years of use.
Wipe Clean
Always use a clean, dry cloth to wipe your Raku pieces clean. If water does happen to get onto you piece, hold a dry clean cloth to the water allowing it to absorb but refrain from wiping as this will cause the water to spread resulting in discoloration.
Porous Finish
Over time Raku will absorb moisture from the environment. Don't worry, your piece will not disintegrate! Be sure you keep your vessel away from running water and cold drafts that may carry a bit of extra moisture.
Candle Care
Candles require a little TLC to get the best burn. Your candle is made with natural coconut wax, a raw wick, and fragrance oils that flux due to room temperature, sunlight, and burn time. It can be a bit tricky at first but with these few pointers, your candles will be burning smooth in no time.
Edge-to-Edge
The first burn is the most important burn! Coconut wax has a memory. Always burn long enough to create a wax pool from edge-to-edge on the top of your candle. This will reduce memory rings, and increase the burn life of your candle. A good rule of thumb would be to give your candle 1 hour of burn time for every 1/2 inch in diameter. For example, if your vessel is 2 inches in diameter, let your candle burn for 4 hours. That being said, never leave a candle unattended.
Optimal room temperature for your candle is between 70-75°F. Burning your candle in a cold room, in an area with large drafts of wind, on a cold surface, or in direct sunlight can all negatively impact your burn results.
Raw Materials
Working with raw materials can require a bit more attentiveness at times. Your candle may require multiple lightings before the wick gets going.
Trimming
Always be sure to keep the wick trimmed to 1/4" (keep the wick longer for the first burn).
Repurpose
Once your candle has reached the end of its life, repurpose the vessel. Pop the wick tab out. Hand wash with hot water. Plant your favorite drought tolerant plant - voila!