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If it was fired in a kiln, it certainly can go in the oven. If it is glazed in lead-based, I wouldn't eat out of it. 2 questions for you to ask before purchasing?

As I mentioned earlier, it's OK to put in an oven but, to be safe, put it in a cold oven to avoid shock and cracking. As to glazes containing lead: I'm a potter and don't use these on my wares, but I do - on occasion - eat out of vessels which have been lead-glazed ( but only non-acidic foods) and many people still do on a daily basis, since most low-fired ware in Mexico is still glazed this way. Reasonably inexpensive lead testing kits are available.

]]> https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=8686 https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=8686 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 03:09:13 +0000 frostbite Reddish-brown pottery (reply) If it was fired in a kiln, it certainly can go in the oven. If it is glazed in lead-based, I wouldn't eat out of it. 2 questions for you to ask before purchasing?

]]> https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=8677 https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=8677 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 01:00:58 +0000 Zmon01 Reddish-brown pottery (reply)

And, Judi, I am on a mission here - two posts!!!

I say go for it ... until the glaze starts putting off nasty fumes ;-)
Looks like you got some very nasty weather back home. I hope all is well when you get there.
'tis the season
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]]> https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=8607 https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=8607 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 14:21:46 +0000 judi in OKlahoma Reddish-brown pottery (reply) I think the history of these pots is that they were originally intended to be placed right on a bed of hot coals, so I'm thinking the oven is NO problem.

]]> https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=8520 https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=8520 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 01:40:39 +0000 locahermanas Reddish-brown pottery (reply) No reason not to. You could play it safe and put it into a cold oven to start.

]]> https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=8511 https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=8511 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 23:21:09 +0000 frostbite Reddish-brown pottery (reply) I put it in the oven all the time. After all it was fired in an "oven" originally.

]]> https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=8508 https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=8508 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 22:51:54 +0000 suztamasopo Reddish-brown pottery Does anyone know if the reddish-brown pottery with the little circles and dots can be put into the oven? I have asked at three different places where it is sold and I am getting different answers. I have used it stovetop without any problem. Thanks. And, Judi, I am on a mission here - two posts!!!

]]> https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=8506 https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=8506 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 22:47:44 +0000 gardengal1