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Polish Pottery - Pottery to Last a Lifetime

Some of the finest potteries in the world are produced in Boleslawiec, Poland. Polish pottery is hand-formed and hand-decorated. The richly colorful painting that is characteristic of Polish pottery developed in the Boleslawiec region. Using the punch technique, the ornaments are painted and decorative motifs are applied to the Polish pottery with stamps soaked in paint. Several different colored motifs are applied to one piece of Polish pottery giving it the bright rich color for which the Boleslawiec polish pottery is known. Most pieces complement each other and can be used together or separately.

Polish pottery is made from clay that is local to the region. Polish pottery becomes earthenware when it is fired at a moderately low temperature. Stoneware is earthenware fired at such a high temperature that it becomes as hard as a stone. The artists that create the Polish pottery coat all the colored designs with a transparent, protective glaze that prevents wear and food from sticking to it. Polish pottery stoneware is chip and break resistant and Polish pottery is completely microwave, oven, freezer and dishwasher safe. Polish pottery contains no harmful substances such cadmium or lead that can be found in other potteries. When using Polish pottery stoneware, you should avoid sudden changes in the temperate, such as going directly from the freezer to the oven. To prevent cracking bring the Polish pottery cookware to room temperature before putting it in the oven. Although Polish pottery stoneware is oven safe, it is recommended that it not used in an oven over 350 degrees as it may crack. Polish pottery dinnerware and cookware will add charm and color to any table setting, and with care can be with your family for many generations to come.

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http://www.polishpotteryshop.com/
 

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