Personalized stoneware can be used as a keepsake or gift besides it’s use as a kitchen accessory. This material can serve this purpose because of its durability. It’s also capable of holding different types of designs depending on what occasion you’re using the stoneware for.
Key Selection Factors
Selecting stoneware should be done carefully so you don’t pick a stoneware that has a design which goes against the theme of your event.
Durability and Performance: Highly durable stoneware is the best type you can get. These types are usually fired at high temperatures which will make sure that they have resistance to cracks, stains and wear and tear. This makes it even more durable than many other materials. Most stoneware are also resistant to water damage and supports machine washing and microwaving. Besides their roles as decorative pieces, you can use them to also serve foods, bake or store them.
Design Elements: There’s a wide range of design elements that are available for you. Picking one that goes with your home or event style shouldn’t be a problem. Options are matte finishes that give a soft understated look or glossy ones that make your stoneware appear polished. Add mosaic patterns on your stoneware to give them an artistic depth and don’t forget to put engravings for a beautiful finish.
Functionality: Another important thing to look at when getting a stoneware is what purpose it’s going to serve. This will determine the minimum quality of stoneware you need to get. A stoneware meant for taking dinner or coffee needs to be made from high quality materials so it doesn’t get broken or scratched. For stoneware kept in areas you’ll visit often like the kitchen, you need to choose materials that resist dust and abrasions. Serving dishes on the other hand requires stoneware that are heat resistant and oven safe.
Perfect Occasions
Some occasions are very good opportunities for you to show off your stoneware. Besides using them in serving your guest, you can also use them as decorations or share as souvenirs.
Holiday Celebrations: These types of celebrations are good avenues to use your stoneware. The spirit of the season is enhanced greatly with event themed stoneware. Usage of these materials will eventually become a family tradition. Some items you can shape your stoneware to form for the festive season include pitchers, cookie plates, bowls and serving platters.
Corporate Gifting: In a corporate setting, personalized stoneware can serves as a high quality gift. Unlike some other gift items, personalized stoneware will leave a lasting impression especially as they’re used daily. You can gift a branded coffee mug, custom engraved plates or office accessories.
Special Moments: You can also use this material to celebrate special events. When hosting a wedding, stonewares containing the couples names and date of the wedding serve as a very good wedding gift. As an anniversary present, you can imprint the receivers anniversary date and a special message upon the stoneware. This material can also be used at family gatherings or as a housewarming present.
Customization Options
The design of your stoneware is what differentiates the events you’re using them for.
Design Process: In the design process, skilled artisans will carefully put stamps or engrave hand painted designs on the stoneware. This will make the end result of your stoneware to appear exactly as you planned it. The process starts with shaping and smoothing the clay followed by engraving names, dates or special messages on the stoneware. After this, the stoneware is fired to harden the clay. A food safe glaze is applied to the plate for protection and then another round of firing is done.
Style Selection: When selecting a personalized stoneware as a gift, you need to consider what the recipient likes. You can simply do basic patterns, floral motifs or make a personalized message directed to the person you want to gift the plate to. With the right message and design pattern on the stoneware, you can send across how important the person is to you.
There are many ways you can use a personalized stoneware, you just have to be careful during the design process so you don’t use a stoneware for an event that it doesn’t match with.
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