Kitchen

[Q4u]

In order to keep prices down on the cheaper stoneware items, the clay that the items are made from is not high quality, something to do with the composition of the sand, etc. I'm not entirely familiar with the make up of the clay, but that's the reason. That's why there was already a crack in a handle UNDER the glaze~! Also, glazing is an art in itself and there are quality glazes that do not leave small areas uncovered or bubbled. The hand painting thing is irrelevant to me.... I personally prefer the sponge work that the Polish artisans are so great at.

But I can see why the $30.00 ceramic baking dish would be preferred over a $150.00 ceramic baking dish. But when you break down WHY there is such a difference in price, the quality speaks for itself.

It's taken me about 20 years to accumulate my dishware, cups, serving and baking pieces, but it's been a labor of love.

[Q4u]

On 11/25/2014 sfnative said:

On 11/25/2014 chickenbutt said:

There are so many beautiful, QUALITY choices! Personally, I wouldn't touch this stuff with a ten-foot pole.

I have pieces of the older, Made in the US and France, Corning Ware (French White and Black) and some pieces of Fiesta and other stuff from decades past. All of them are still beautiful and intact.

I've never purchased the TT either, but I have seen it and it takes a hot second to see that the quality is just not there. It's sloppy and not fired properly. This would probably explain why so many people have it spontaneously combust either in their oven or in their hands. I never found the designs to be appealing at all, anyway.

I agree with this assessment.

The one thing that really bugged me about this line when I watched the first presentations was that they were saying it was "hand painted." Then said "old country look." Even looking at the line on screen, it just didn't wash. Then one weekend, we were invited out to a couple's new ranch house for their first blow-out dinner. The hostess had purchased a ton of Temptations. I asked her if I could look at one of the pieces and so did. I agree with the "sloppy and not fired properly." Additionally, the "hand painted" doesn't even get close to that. It appears in reality to be stenciled, which is stretching "hand painting." If it were hand painted, there would be irregularities in at least the long strokes.

If you like something with an old world look, try checking out Polish Pottery, Italian ceramics (which are soooo wonderful and colorful and not as densely color populated as Polish Pottery) and Delft pottery from the Netherlands. I have pieces from all three of these countries.

One of the reasons I love Delft is that it's been made for hundreds of years and is now a cottage industry. I've visited the rather small "factory" in Delft and learned that 90% of the painting is done at home by female artists, most of whom have small children at home, so this is a means for them of not only making a living while being at home which their children, but being able to get paid for being the artists that they are. Delft pieces are not cheap like Temptations, but so worth the beauty. (They also sell tiles. I purchase one once in a while and hope one day to actually do something with them.)

I SO agree about Delft pottery and also own some beautiful pieces. I love it as well....

[melamwo]

I held off buying Temp-taions because of the negative reviews and complaints. When I did decide to purchase it was a big waste of time. I ordered two items - a pineapple bowl and a 13x9 baker. The paint jobs on both were atrocious and I sent them back. Won't bother trying again.

[millieshops]

I was stupid. I bought two TT casseroles without reading any reviews. AND I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THEM!

[HonnyBrown]

On 11/25/2014 mzlg said:

Beauty fades or breaks quickly ..... stick with the tried, true & quality products. Yes, Pyrex, Anchor Hocking and Corning Wear may lack in beauty, but make up for it in durability & quality.

Very true!

I have abused my Pyrex dishes to the point where I should be banned from buying them. They are still intact!

[Daysdee]

My TT pieces I bought years ago are good. Within the last 3 or 4 years I had to return items I bought due to inferior color and painting. I won't order more and definitely won't order any for gifts.

[Linders Back]

On 11/25/2014 HonnyBrown said:

On 11/25/2014 mzlg said:

Beauty fades or breaks quickly ..... stick with the tried, true & quality products. Yes, Pyrex, Anchor Hocking and Corning Wear may lack in beauty, but make up for it in durability & quality.

Very true!

I have abused my Pyrex dishes to the point where I should be banned from buying them. They are still intact!

I still have many Pyrex and Corning pieces I received as shower presents in the late '60's. My kids laugh at the "quaint" decorations on them but I keep assuring them that they will be Retro collectibles soon. I also have many of my Mother-in-laws old bakeware that I would never part with.

I still scout out older pieces at yard sales because they are made in the US and the newer ones aren't.

[RedHeadedWench]

I tried the Temptations line when it first came out with disastrous results....never again.

[HULAGIRL]

I won't buy it.....another thing I stay away from is Keurig.....way too many failures for this one. I don't care if they do send you another one, why get a product and never be sure when you go to use it, that it's going to work. That combined with a baking dish that cracks in half when you remove it from the over......I don't need either one.

[mousiegirl]

On 11/25/2014 HonnyBrown said:

On 11/25/2014 mzlg said:

Beauty fades or breaks quickly ..... stick with the tried, true & quality products. Yes, Pyrex, Anchor Hocking and Corning Wear may lack in beauty, but make up for it in durability & quality.

Very true!

I have abused my Pyrex dishes to the point where I should be banned from buying them. They are still intact!

They do last forever. I still use the glass bakers, among stone bakers I have, and Pyrex of my Mother's that I grew up with which I acquired after she passed. I do use temptations, but so far, only one 9 x 13 baker, so far so good, and I have a lot I havn't used, mostly non oven items.