Use and care

All Dinnerware, Serveware and Kitchenware at thatsArte.com are guaranteed to be 100% food safe in compliance with FDA standards and U.S.A. import regulations for lead and cadmium.

Decoration objects, keepsakes and tables are not meant to have contact with food, unless otherwise specified.

All our pottery is dishwasher safe, although we tend to recommend hand washing. If you want to use your automatic dishwasher, we recommend using a fine china cycle, low heat and a good quality detergent. And it is better to place the plates or ceramic accessories far apart to avoid touching each other during the dishwashing cycle.

You can put our items in the microwave or conventional oven but we discourage it. In principle majolica can stand high temperature. However the risk of cracking or chipping your piece when very hot and unevenly covered with food is real.

Our Dinnerware and Serveware is not meant to be used for cooking or re-heating.

Proper care and handling of pottery vessels will help them retain their beauty and function for decades. Here are some tips:

• Avoid sudden temperature changes. Temper with hot tap water dishes and serving pieces before serving very hot foods or liquids to avoid possible thermal shock and cracking. You can also put a metal spoon in your ceramic while pouring a hot liquid to deflect the heat. Crazing has no significant effects on the ceramics, it is mainly cosmetic.
• Never place a piece directly on top of a burner.
• Never place large platters or trays made of clay into the oven. These large flat surfaces are difficult to heat evenly and cracking could result.
• Never use scouring powders or harsh scourers as they will damage the glaze. For easy clean up, fill with soapy water, let it soak, for a few moments and use a plastic scrubber for the worst bits.
• Remove tea stains in cups with a solution of 2 tablespoons chlorine bleach per quart of water; soak 1-2 minutes; rinse promptly.
• Black marks left by tarnished cutlery can be removed from pottery with a good quality, non abrasive metal cleaner.

We feel the beauty and artistry of our ceramics far outweigh the little extra care they require. We hope you enjoy using them in your home.