topic Re: Ceramic vs stoneware ? in Kitchen

Ceramic vs stoneware ?

homedecor1 — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 20:42:28 GMT

may seem like a "dumb" question but I have a lot of older Temptations bowls. Over the years (although I take great care to be gentle with them) they've chipped, crazed, & even cracked. (Old news!😉)

I love colorful kitchen / tableware and today Meredith presented K211425 Ceramic bowls. Many times I see nice tableware at HomeGoods, pier one, etc. but needs "gentle" care & handwashing. Not for me!

My ?:

is Ceramic comparable to "Corelle" pieces? Or another product I could relate it to.

Thank you!

Re: Ceramic vs stoneware ?

jaxs mom — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 20:57:32 GMT

Stoneware conducts heat differently than porcelain ceramic does.

Re: Ceramic vs stoneware ?

Kachina624 — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 22:16:04 GMT

It's all about the quality. For about 30 years, I've used daily my stoneware made by Dansk in the white mesa pattern. I have all the essentials plus most of the accessory pieces like a big baker and a covered casserole. I think I have one salad plate with a chip, all the rest looks like the day it was bought. It was a lot more expensive than Temptations; you get what you pay for. Go to a nice department store like Dillard's or Macy's and look at their better dinnerware.

Corelle is made by a special process and is not porcelain or stoneware but in a class by itself. All tableware that is not plastic is ceramic.

Re: Ceramic vs stoneware ?

homedecor1 — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 00:49:14 GMT

@Kachina624

Thank you! My mother had Stangl that seemed indestructible. I am familiar with Dansk.

I just love bright colorful pieces I was wondering the durability. Not for cooking/baking purposes mainly for mixing/prep & not having to be afraid of it chipping (even with a gentle tap on the counter, dishwasher).

thanks @jaxs mom for the info on the cooking.

Re: Ceramic vs stoneware ?

Kachina624 — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 03:09:22 GMT

I think my mother had some Stangl dinnerware too. Never hear much about those old names nowadays.

Re: Ceramic vs stoneware ?

sfnative — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 07:00:30 GMT

Definitely "real" stoneware, as many companies claim their products to be stoneware and they really aren't.

We married in 1969 and chose "Finlandia" by Arabiaware, which is high end stoneware, as our every day china. Hefty, solid, long-wearing, yummy varied brown tones. To this day, I still see our dinner plates in commercials on TV, as it shows off food so well.

Over 49 years, my husband is resposible for the breakage: 1 dinnerplate (dropped on a tile kitchen floor); 2 bowls dropped on their edges on a floor; 3 butter plates; etc. He's the devil with dishes, I can tell you. I've fumbles with them numerous times and never broken one. And, in 1969 a dinner plate was $45.

Had a friend who had everything Temptations and when I went to her house, asked to see and feel it. I wouldn't spend a dime on it. Cheap.

Re: Ceramic vs stoneware ?

ECBG — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 13:51:38 GMT

We chose a pattern from Franciscian as our stoneware. Still going strong. No crazing at all. He loves the feel of these bowls so much, I can't even think about changing patterns! (I can still fill in too!).

Re: Ceramic vs stoneware ?

wagirl — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 15:21:58 GMT

I got rid of all my stoneware junk and bought Fiestaware--which is vitreous china--not real sure what that is exactly, but I have it in many different colors and what a huge pleasure to use it. Love the colors----makes me happy when I open my cabinets. Am planning on getting rid of my solid cabinets fronts just to be able to see it all the time. It is heavy tho, and kind of pricy. I bought most of it at M^acys as they have really good BOGOS. I used Corelle for 20 years and it was great and lasted a long time but I got tired of it.

Re: Ceramic vs stoneware ?

Fiero Woman — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 16:56:55 GMT

I was gifted Fiestaware and it is nice but at the end of the day, I like my Polish Pottery that I have had over 25 years. Each has its place.

Re: Ceramic vs stoneware ?

suzyQ3 — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 17:26:54 GMT

From Wiki:

Stoneware is a rather broad term for pottery or other ceramics fired at a relatively high temperature.[1] A modern technical definition is a vitreous or semi-vitreous ceramic made primarily from stoneware clay or non-refractory fire clay.[2] Whether vitrified or not, it is nonporous (does not soak up liquids);[3] it may or may not be glazed.[4] Historically, across the world, it has usually been developed after earthenware and before porcelain, as kiln and has often been used for high-quality as well as utilitarian wares.

Re: Ceramic vs stoneware ?

mekhya — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 20:43:41 GMT

I have Hull brown drip dinnerware, bakeware, pitchers, etc. I have had them for many, many years with no problems. I also have fiestaware and I would recommend those as Hull can only be found on eBay, etc.

Re: Ceramic vs stoneware ?

voicesmom — Sun, 11 Feb 2018 13:35:29 GMT

I think of it like this: Delicate and smooth like Lenox is porcelain; heavy and pottery-like is stoneware; and glazed and smooth is ceramic. If you like Stangl, Fiestaware and Louisville Stoneware, look in second hand shops, like consignment stores, Goodwill and antiques shops. I live near "Antiques Row" (Adamstown, Pa.) and I find Stangl for a song. Lately I've found odds and ends of Fiestaware at Goodwill. If you have the time to sort through junk, you can find treasures.