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The Ceramics
Insider
03/24/04
Contents:- Ceramics Insider Tip - The difference between Non-Toxic and Dinnerware Safe explained.
- Gare Dinnerware Safe Information
- Discontinuted Glazes
- Send Us Your Feedback
- Sale Items
- Submit Your Tip and Get a Gift Certificate
- Web Links
Ceramics Insider Tip - The difference between Non-Toxic and Dinnerware Safe explained.
This is a subject that everyone has wondered about at one
time or another. Once it is explained the difference is basic and
simple.
NON TOXIC - Refers to the product in the jar. Non Toxic means
that the product contains no harmful ingredients (lead, cadmium, etc) in
sufficient quantites that could be harmful to humans, including children. If
you are working with children or the elderly you should always use Non-Toxic
products.
DINNERWARE SAFE/FOOD SAFE - Refers to the finished, fired
surface of the glaze. Once the product is fired according to the instructions
on the product label, the fired surface may be used in contact with food or
beverage without leaching potentialy harmful elements from the glaze into the
food or beverage.
Keep in mind that a glaze can be "toxic", but be food safe. For example, GL612 has lead in it which burns out during firing leaving the finished product food safe. On the other hand, many glazes, such as Crystal and Crackle glazes, are Non Toxic, but are not safe for food. You cannot assume that a glaze which is Non Toxic is food safe or vice versa. Always read the label carefully, use the glaze accordingly, and fire to the manufacturers' specifications.
If you have other ceramic related questions please email us at: theceramicsinsider@creativeglazes.com
Gare Dinnerware Safe Information
The latest Gare newsletter, March 2004, gives a difinitive answer to the question of dinnerwaresafe vs non-toxic regarding their Pottery glazes. Here is an excerpt from the newsletter:
Gare's Pottery glazes not only give you a high-fire look with a low-fire glaze, but they are both non-toxic and dinnerware safe. With Gare's Pottery glazes, you can achieve a beautiful multi-tone effect with JUST ONE PRODUCT! Simply apply three generous coats of any of the Pottery Glazes and Voila! - instant masterpiece! One Step - So Easy!
Discontinued Glazes
Don't forget that some Duncan glazes are now discontinued. (Sandstars, Courtyard, Stonewashed and River Rocks) When Creative Glazes' stock is gone we will not be able to replace many of these glazes. Make sure to stock up on colors you can't live without now, while they're still available!
Send Us Your Feedback
We would like to know what you think of our new format. Like it? Hate it? Please let us know! Email us at: glazes@creativeglazes.com
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