How our Stoneware is Made
Today, in the small village of Boleslawiec, Poland this tradition of artistically crafted stoneware continues. Artistically crafted stoneware is made using a mixture of unique clays that are a natural resource of the Boleslawiec region.

In the first stage the indigenous clays achieve liquid mass through the mixing process with water, and other natural and ecological material. The liquid mass is then poured by hand into various product forms made out of plaster. Most of the plates and bowls are shaped by hand using the centuries old potter’s spinning wheel. Next, each piece is individually removed from its mold and is hand washed by sponge to assure smooth surfaces. The first firing takes place at temperatures of 800 degrees Celsius. The forms change color, going from gray to pink and are called “bistwit”.

Next, each unique piece is individually hand decorated using small sea sponges, which are individually cut to stamp each pattern and color. Each piece is then coated in a special glaze and a second firing occurs at temperatures of 1,250 degrees Celsius. The composition of the indigenous clays, the unique glaze and extremely high firing temperatures create a hard, scratch resistant surface which is highly durable and resistant to chipping and wear.

Because only natural and ecological materials are used in creating the stoneware it is cadmium and lead free and may be used in the oven, microwave, freezer and dishwasher. However, as with all stoneware sudden and extreme temperature changes need to be avoided.