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Porcelain is a pure clay with no impurities.
I fire my gas kiln to cone 10 - over 2300 degrees Fahrenheit. The
higher temperature a clay is fired, it gets more dense, vitreous and stronger.
High-fire
ceramics is the standard of long-lasting and durable kitchenware.
I believe glaze colors are more vibrant
on white porcelain clay bodies.
A glossy glaze is used on the inside of all
my
functional pieces which makes them very easy to clean.
I am always
experimenting with new glaze colors and combinations.
These glazed pots are all lead-free, freezer,
microwave, oven and dishwasher safe.
The
pieces are not intended to be used on a stove-top.
If you must put one of my pots under the broiler, I suggest it be at least 5" below the heat
source.
ORDERING:
As you can see, I work in a variety of styles and
glaze colors. If you are interested in purchasing any of these pieces from
me, please email me
susanroden@susanroden.com and I can
send you photos of pieces I have in stock for your selection.
If you have
any special requests, just ask and we can talk.
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These are made to nest inside of the next larger
size. Same size bowls stack easily.
A set of 5 bowls nested inside of each other makes a great wedding present.
Colors can be mixed or matched.
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MINI ~ sauce ~ holds 1/3 to 1/2 cup of liquid - great for single servings of mayo, melted butter, salad dressing - large enough to hold one beaten egg
SMALL ~ cereal ~ holds 1 cup to 1.5 cup - I like this size for breakfast cereal, a cup of soup, ice cream, small dinner salad
MEDIUM ~ salad ~ holds at least 2 cups - dinner-size serving of salad or soup or a small serving bowl
LARGE ~ serving ~ family-size serving bowl for dinner courses
X-LARGE ~ serving ~ bring your favorite salad to a potluck in style, or use as a fruit bowl
FRUIT BOWL ~ (not pictured) this family-size bowl has 3 feet to raise it off the table
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LARGE ~ most popular size - a large handle for even the largest hands - holds ~ 3 cups
SOUP ~ wider mouth (perfect for lots of whipped cream on hot chocolate) - holds 2 cups, 16 ounces
BEADED ~ (my description) a regular size mug textured near the upper edge ~ 1.5 cup = 12 ounces
BRAIDED HANDLE ~ this unusual design is quite comfortable on the fingers - holds over 12 ounces
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Hand-built, free-form, round, mix or match
colors and/or patterns.
Some people like to have all
their plates the same colors but varied textures, while others like their plates
to be all the same design but different colors. You can have your plates
identical, or a mixture of colors and patterns. These are beautiful and
functional.
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DINNER ~ 11" across - Glazes pool in interesting ways on the textured surface. The texture imprint can be on the entire plate or only the rim.
LUNCH / DESSERT ~ 8 1/2" across
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Hand-built, oval. These are very light weight, yet strong.
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SMALLER ~ will fit in the dishwasher - 10" x 14" - weighs only 2 pounds
LARGER ~ 13 1/2" x 18 1/2" - weighs 3 3/4 pounds
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SMALL RECTANGULAR ~ approximately 4" x 6" - can hold 2 chicken legs, 2 manicotti, mini-lasagna, leftovers or cheese & crackers. This is a great size and food can be frozen, defrosted in the microwave and baked in the oven, all in the same dish. After use, it cleans right up in the dishwasher.
SQUARE ~ about 9" a side. Perfect for baking and serving
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GODDESS ~ (left & right photos, above) approx 8" tall - a high-fire version of my popular raku-fired goddess vase. This one will hold water and display your fresh flowers in style. Now, a 'tattoo' is fired on the piece in gold luster.
HYACINTH ~ (center photo) 5" - 6" tall - comes with instructions: "How to force a hyacinth bulb to bloom indoors in the winter" - And it's a great size for small flower arrangements or use as a pencil holder.
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BUTTERDISH ~ easily fits a cube (1/4 pound) of butter. Finger holds on lid.
TURTLE DISH ~ approximately 5" across - Can be used to hold various small items, as: candy, soap, jewelry, candle, coins.
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From 2" to 3.5" tall, these are not true
'miniatures', but small vases.
A perfect for miniature roses or violets.
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These bowls were all made with homemade porcelain paperclay. I mix paper pulp with clay in a liquid state, then dry until a working consistency is reached, This paperclay body can be assembled in a much dryer state than regular clay. Paperclay significantly reduces the weight of the finished piece while keeping the strength of porcelain.
These bowls range from 8" to 10" tall and approximately 15" across.
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