Facts about Stoneware

• Great for kitchen/utility pieces because it is so incredibly durable.
• Goes from oven, refrigerator, microwave and dishwasher easily without breaking.  Since this clay is initially fired very hot, it can withstand drastic temperature  changes.
• Retains heat for a longer period of time than metal. So it’s ideal for baking.
• Conducts heat in a very uniform fashion. This helps to avoid over cooking or undercooking foods.
• Scratch resistant so it can be staked easily without harming the glaze.
• Does not absorb odors or flavors
• Resistant to chipping or breaking

Oven-to-table collections are in high demand due to the ease of storing food in the same container in which it was baked, Convenience. The typical American “go-go lifestyle” fuels this trend.

oven-to-table

Mayfair & Jackson offers a beautiful collection of stoneware pieces that go from oven-to-table in style.

Stoneware Info:

What is stoneware?

Stoneware is a “high-fired” clay material used to make all types of products ranging from bakeware to birdbaths. Stoneware is a stronger clay compared to its lesser grade cousin earthenware. It is fired to a high temperature (about 2185 degrees Fahrenheit) and becomes vitreous (i.e. – glass like). It can then be left undecorated or decorated with colored glazes with an optional clear glaze coating and re-fired. Technically speaking, clay which has a waterproof rating of less than 2% is considered stoneware

Stoneware vs. Earthenware: A side-by-side comparison: