|COOKWARE|GREEK/MINOAN/EGYPTIAN|ROMAN|CELTIC/IRON AGE| BYZANTINE |TURKISH/IZNIK
|ITALIAN MAIOLICA|PAGAN|PAINTINGS|SCULPTURE/TILES/CUSTOM WORK| COOL LINKS
HOW IT'S DONE/Powerpoint Presentations|INFORMATION SHEETS: 1Terra Sigillata|2Maiolica Care/Info|3Using Oil Lamps|4Care of Water Bottles / CookwareCare|
When maiolica is new and just out of the kiln, it is quite normal to hear little pinging and crackling noises. This is due to the glaze settling on the clay body. In a short time, this stops.
These wares are both food and dishwasher safe*, and all glazes are lead-free. They can also be used in the microwave,**but must not be subject to extreme changes in temperature, as this will crack the pieces. Wash as you would any good china, using regular dish detergent. Not for use in the oven.
* It is best not to use the drying cycle at the end, as this could cause crackling in the glaze surface.
** Wares tend to get very hot to the touch, so take care in handling.