Jocelyn McAuley on tue 31 jul 01
I too have noticed the gorgeous recipe book photos using unsafe dinner
ware. It tempts me! My bright golden curry would look spectacular on
barium blue plates edged in manganese!
On a more responsible note, last time I was in Pier One Imports I noticed
that their chargers (the decorative plates that never have food contact
-they go under the dinner/salad plate and are just pretty) are now
permanently stampted underneath with a dire warning. I can't remember the
wording exactly but it was rather specific. It's got me tempted to make
such a stamp for my own ware, though I don't use such glazes on usable
looking pieces.
Does anyone else use such stamps on their ware?
Jocelyn
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Jocelyn McAuley ><<'> jocie@worlddomination.net
Eugene, Oregon
Gayle Bair on tue 31 jul 01
Hi Jocelyn,
I still write "Not food safe" on the bottom, even on items not used for
food.
I have a popular vase that would be nearly impossible to use for food and
yet someone picked up one this past weekend and said, " You could put soda
in here and use a straw." I have learned to never underestimate stupid
ideas.... I have learned from a master....namely.... myself!
Gayle Bair -Bainbridge Island WA
http://claybair.com
Jocelyn wrote>>
I too have noticed the gorgeous recipe book photos using unsafe dinner
ware. It tempts me! My bright golden curry would look spectacular on
barium blue plates edged in manganese!
On a more responsible note, last time I was in Pier One Imports I noticed
that their chargers (the decorative plates that never have food contact
-they go under the dinner/salad plate and are just pretty) are now
permanently stamped underneath with a dire warning. I can't remember the
wording exactly but it was rather specific. It's got me tempted to make
such a stamp for my own ware, though I don't use such glazes on usable
looking pieces.
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