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Care and Use
Product Use
 All Stephen Pearce earthenware is designed to be used. Although we are immensely proud of the aesthetic appeal of our earthenware ranges, each piece is first and foremost about function.
Earthenware alters slightly as it ages in response to the conditions in which it is used. Some pieces, over time, may craze to give the surface of the piece a very fine hairline pattern and characteristic patina. In the East this web-like pattern is deemed to enhance the ageing of the pot and adds to the special personality of each piece.
If you love the simple pleasures in life like good cheeses, milk and butter, then you might be interested in knowing that earthenware is particularly good for these products as it has unique thermal characteristics making it ideal for keeping your milk and butter cool in the summer and the cheeses similarly fare better on platters beneath our cheese domes.
Product Care
We are proud that we can say that Stephen Pearce is 100% organic as all the pieces contain no lead, cadmium or other non- organic ingredients. To help you enjoy your Stephen Pearce products even more here are some useful tips:-
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Stephen Pearce has been safely used in the dishwasher for many years by all of us and many of our customers too. Just make sure that you put the dishwasher on a gentle cycle and use a dishwasher liquid as it is less abrasive than powder.
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As unglazed earthenware is porous and can absorb moisture, we recommend, if possible, it is stored on open shelves. If you store it for long periods of time in a closed cupboard it is a good idea to inter-leave it with paper. Always remember, as with most pottery, you should use a coaster or mat when placing a pot on highly polished surfaces.
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Stephen Pearce pottery should not be exposed to a naked flame. It is better to warm plates and pots at a gentle heat in a low oven. Putting pots directly onto a hot plate or under a heat lamp could cause the pots to crack.
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