Kitchen

[Kay SD]

I've had too luck with Tibet Almond sticks--you can get them on Amazon or any hardware store. I have no idea how they work, but they do.

Stoneware has to have a place where moisture can escape so it doesn't explode during the final firing process when the glaze is being melted onto the clay. That's not the case with Pyrex, which is glass, or metal, of course, or some porcelain clay items, because porcelain is fired initially at higher temperatures than you can use with stoneware. I don't think this is a defect in the Temptations items, but just how stoneware works. But it sure can be upsetting to damage a cherished piece of furniture.

[Tdq410]

Thanks ...I just probably will not use it anymore. I have kids to run after and do not want anymore goofs. There are only two more left in tact anyway...

[Kathlen]

Do you normally put plates/dishes directly onto wood tables? I always use a pad to avoid damage.

[Nadine]

I totally saved a dresser using mayo, I had water rings on the dresser and figured it was ruined , couldn't believe how the mayo fixed it.

[Tdq410]

On 11/24/2014 Kathleen said:

Do you normally put plates/dishes directly onto wood tables? I always use a pad to avoid damage.

Not when I am serving hot food. I use things under the serving dishes. This was clean and I was going to put it in a China cabinet. My kid did something making me put it down. I did not remember it until the next morning when I saw it. I like looking at our table when we eat. Then, I cover it between meals. It is just my grand ma and mom did when I was growing up. It was uncovered due to dinner clean up and I had yet to replace a clean table cloth.

[ValuSkr]

Thanks for the warning, Tamra. Sounds like this wouldn't have happened if you hadn't been distracted. I hope the mayo idea works.

[Tdq410]

On 11/24/2014 ValuSkr said:

Thanks for the warning, Tamra. Sounds like this wouldn't have happened if you hadn't been distracted. I hope the mayo idea works.

Being distracted happens when you have kids...I have never had this problem before with my other dishes...no more of this kind for me. Peace.

[Mominohio]

So sorry you experienced this, and I feel your pain, as the same thing happened to me,but the piece was another brand of stoneware.

That unglazed ring on the bottom of a piece does hold water, even when thoroughly hand dried. I set a small plate on and antique buffet and had the dreaded water ring. I was so mad at myself, as I should have known better. I used one of those furniture markers for when you have scratches or dings, and it hid it somewhat, but may try the mayo thing as well.

[Tdq410]

Thanks guys for the mayo tip ! It has taken 80 % of it out and then I buffed it with orange oil (out of lemon) and then cleaned the table down with olive oil. You can barely see it. I'll try it again after my guests leave who arrive tonight for the holiday. Hopefully with more work it will go all the way out.. Happy Thanks giving!

[mousiegirl]

Try using toothpaste. A hot dish left a ring on my table, and the toothpaste removed it. It takes some elbow grease, but it does work.