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For a stable solid glaze, that doesn't matter. For a reactive glaze tuned to the edge of melt-flow, 8°C decides whether the glaze runs and pools or stays put."}],"artisan_hand_application":[{"url":"https://hosen28.com/reactive-glazed-finish/","quote":"Techniques like dipping or spraying ensure even coverage, while layering multiple glazes can enhance complexity."}],"reactive_glaze_chemistry":[{"url":"https://claymistry.com/blogs/news/what-is-reactive-glaze-ceramic-guide-india","quote":"A reactive glaze is a ceramic glaze formulated so that its components (silica, fluxes, colourants, and stabilisers) actively interact with each other, with the clay underneath, and with the heat and atmosphere of the kiln."},{"url":"https://hosen28.com/reactive-glazed-finish/","quote":"High-Temperature Zone (1200–1300°C): Peak melting and interaction of fluxes and oxides."},{"url":"https://digitalfire.com/glossary/reactive+glazes","quote":"Reactive glazes are variegated, or mottled; they do not have a homogeneous solid color or character (i.e. like a porcelain sink or toilet bowl)."}],"aesthetic_philosophy_of_reactive_glaze":[{"url":"https://hosen28.com/reactive-glazed-finish/","quote":"Reactive glaze challenges our perceptions of imperfections and beauty. Each spot, swirl, or gradient reveals the unpredictable process of ceramic creation, where moments in time cannot be perfectly replicated."},{"url":"https://fennhome.com/resource/reactive-glaze-dinnerware/","quote":"It sits between art and function: durable enough for daily meals, yet expressive on the table."}],"dishwasher_safe_yet_gentle_care_rewards_longevity":[{"url":"https://www.wdfdinnerware.com/blog/can-a-reactive-glaze-dinner-set-be-used-in-the-dishwasher-1888281.html","quote":"choose a mild, non-abrasive dishwasher detergent."}]},"entry_sources":{"kiln_driven_variation":["https://claymistry.com/blogs/news/what-is-reactive-glaze-ceramic-guide-india"],"artisan_hand_application":["https://hosen28.com/reactive-glazed-finish/"],"reactive_glaze_chemistry":["https://claymistry.com/blogs/news/what-is-reactive-glaze-ceramic-guide-india","https://hosen28.com/reactive-glazed-finish/","https://digitalfire.com/glossary/reactive+glazes"],"aesthetic_philosophy_of_reactive_glaze":["https://hosen28.com/reactive-glazed-finish/","https://fennhome.com/resource/reactive-glaze-dinnerware/"],"dishwasher_safe_yet_gentle_care_rewards_longevity":["https://www.wdfdinnerware.com/blog/can-a-reactive-glaze-dinner-set-be-used-in-the-dishwasher-1888281.html"]}},"microwave_butter_softening":{"title":"Softening butter directly in the dish","entries":{"reactive_glaze_safety":"The hand-applied reactive glaze, which produces the dish's signature color variation, is rated microwave safe by Simons Maison, so there is no risk of glaze crazing or metallic sparking when softening butter in short, incremental bursts.","hot_water_radiant_softening_trick":"For a gentler, melt-proof alternative to direct microwaving, place sliced butter in the dish and set it inside the microwave alongside a cup of recently boiled water; the ambient steam softens the butter evenly in about 10 minutes—a method popularized by Sally's Baking Addiction that works without any risk of hot spots."},"entry_quotes":{"hot_water_radiant_softening_trick":[{"url":"https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/soften-butter-quickly-trick/","quote":"The radiant heat will soften the butter in about 10 minutes."}]},"entry_sources":{"hot_water_radiant_softening_trick":["https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/soften-butter-quickly-trick/"]}},"embossed_pattern_maintenance":{"title":"Cleaning the embossed pattern and preventing chips","entries":{"raised_ridge_chipping_risk":"The embossed ridges are more exposed to edge impacts than flat ceramic areas, making the lid and base susceptible to chips if knocked together or against countertops; handling the pieces gently and storing them assembled without stacking heavy objects on top keeps the pattern intact.","concentrated_dish_soap_dwell":"Butter that has hardened inside the textured grooves responds best to undiluted dish soap applied directly on the stain and left to dwell for 3 minutes, allowing the degreasing surfactants to break the oil bond before gently scrubbing with a soft sponge — far more effective than a quick rinse."},"entry_quotes":{"raised_ridge_chipping_risk":[{"url":"https://www.wdfdinnerware.com/blog/are-there-any-special-care-instructions-for-white-embossed-dinnerware-421944.html","quote":"White embossed dinnerware is prone to scratches and chips, especially if it is not handled properly."}],"concentrated_dish_soap_dwell":[{"url":"https://stainremovalguides.com/guides/remove-butter-from-porcelain","quote":"Apply a few drops of undiluted dish soap directly onto the greasy patch. This concentrated degreasing agent will begin to lift the oil molecules from the porcelain surface. Let it dwell for 3 minutes to allow the soap to fully surround the oil."}]},"entry_sources":{"raised_ridge_chipping_risk":["https://www.wdfdinnerware.com/blog/are-there-any-special-care-instructions-for-white-embossed-dinnerware-421944.html"],"concentrated_dish_soap_dwell":["https://stainremovalguides.com/guides/remove-butter-from-porcelain"]}}}},"handle":"grooved-modern-butter-dish-20027-1241141","storefront_path":"/en/kitchen-dining/serveware/serving-dishes-utensils/grooved-modern-butter-dish--20027-1241141","storefront_url":"https://ai.simons.ca/en/kitchen-dining/serveware/serving-dishes-utensils/grooved-modern-butter-dish--20027-1241141"}}