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On 29 Sep 2004 11:37:59 -0700, (Doug Freyburger)
wrote:
>Bob Simon wrote:
>> Even if the glazes are typically about equally scratch-resistant,
>> wouldn't it make sense to generally use the commercial porcelain
>> plates, reserving the decorative stoneware plates for special
>> occasions?
>
>The words commercial and decorative should be enough to answer that.
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On 29 Sep 2004 11:52:01 -0700, (Ken)
wrote:
>Bob,
>
>As you noted, the part that's scratching isn't the porcelain, it's the
>glaze, the glass on the outside of the piece. Good stoneware and
>porcelain will have about equally durable glazes for the main glaze.
>(Earthenware is much softer.) But many porcelains use an overglaze, a
>second glaze put on top with a second firing. The most common one
>would be a gold stripe around the edge of the plate. The overglaze
>will be much more delicate than the main glaze. I don't know what
>pattern you have, so I can't comment on this except to generalize. But
>any plate is going to get some scratches with use. If you want your
>stoneware to stay pristine, you can't use them.
>
>It's sort of like having a classic car. If you take it out for a
>spin, it may get a dent or ding. But if it sits in the garage, then
>you can't enjoy it. It's your call.
>
>Ken
Doug and Ken,
Thank you for your thoughtful and informative replies. Your words
have been helpful.
Bob
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