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How can I wash my ceramics?

While it's tempting to claim that everything is dishwasher safe, the truth is that your lovely pieces will endure longer if you hand wash them with warm, soapy water using a gentle brush or sponge.

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Household dishwashing detergents for dishwashers contain harsh surfactants and high pH levels, sometimes containing bleach. This makes household dishwashing detergents significantly stronger than regular dish soap. Regular dish soap has a lower pH that is close to neutral and is formulated to be less abrasive and safer for you and the ceramics to touch. Commercial-grade ware from large shops thrives in harsh environments as they use industrial clay, techniques/machines and glazes which prioritize durability over aesthetics. The delicate surfaces and exquisite pieces created by masters from ancient times would most likely be damaged if they underwent frequent dishwasher use. Since ancient times, handwashing has always been sufficient for cleaning ceramics and other food-ware.

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Extended periods submerged in water may cause tiny chips to expose the clay underneath, which in turn may allow water to be absorbed gradually and weaken the ceramics over time. Thus, please avoid leaving ceramics submerged in water for extended periods of time. 

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While I routinely subject my functional pieces to dishwasher tests with no adverse effects, I still recommend avoiding dishwashers for optimal longevity. Instead, a simple hand-wash with or without soap with air drying on a rack would be sufficient. Overall, common sense would make your cherished ceramics last longer.

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Can I microwave my ceramics?

Microwave ovens operate by heating water particles through microwaves. Initially, newly crafted tableware can typically endure multiple microwave heating sessions. However over time, your ceramics are exposed to various factors like liquid fillings, washing, drying, and soaking in sinks, where they may absorb minute amounts of water.

When water vaporises into steam inside a microwave, the water particles gains energy/moves faster and expands in volume. Prolonged exposure to microwaves can cause ceramics, particularly those with visible crackle glazes, or those with minute chips, to develop cracks as the steam escapes. Steam/heat is one of the most powerful sources of energy which, fun fact is used to power our everyday electricity use. Thus, it can be quite harsh on your ceramics if constantly subjected to it.

In saying that, unless a dish is being microwaved frequently, e.g. multiple times a day, the occasional infrequent use of the microwave should not raise any concerns. I routinely test the ceramics in the microwave and have had no adverse effects. Nevertheless, minimizing microwave use whenever possible will contribute to the prolonged lifespan of your cherished tableware.

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Are my ceramics food-safe?

The glazes I produce are entirely WITHOUT lead, heavy metals or any other hazardous substance. I have meticulously conducted leach and lemon tests on each of my functional glazes and have ensured proper outcomes before using it on my ware.

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However, it is worth noting that highly acidic foods may induce subtle alterations in the glaze's sheen over time. Similarly, highly pigmented food/drinks could transfer pigments onto crackle glazes over time.  Such occurrences should be embraced as they are part of the natural patina from organic materials and has been loved since ancient times in Asian and other cultures.

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Stains have appeared over time. Is this normal?

Some of the glazes are designed for teaware with a focus on embracing the concept of "principles of harmony, serenity, happiness, and truth". As time progresses, gentle surfaces of the glazes may develop pigmentation, revealing darkened crackle patterns. In Japan, this transformation is deeply admired for it's beauty and is referred to as Kan-nyu (貫入). In Chinese, this is called Kai-Pian 开片, popularised in the Song Dynasty. It gives people the impression that it is cracked but not cracked, in between looming. The beauty in the pottery comes from the idea that pottery is a kind of "breathing" and "living" vessel. Depending on the usage habits of different owners, each ceramic will eventually have its own unique "expression" and "narrative".

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