MLMN

A practical guide from MLMN

Use the checklist

Choose stoneware for everyday use

A piece of stoneware can be both practical and expressive. Before using a shop offer, compare the object with the way you intend to handle, store and care for it.

Checklist

  1. Record dimensions and intended use. Consider how the piece will fit with shelves, tables and other objects, and ask for clarification if photographs do not show scale.

  2. Read the maker's description and care instructions. Confirm any claimed food, dishwasher, microwave or oven suitability directly rather than inferring it from the material name.

  3. Check delivery, packaging and return arrangements. Include the full cost and treat a discount as conditional until its current terms are confirmed.

Questions and answers

How can I compare handmade variations?

Ask which features vary and whether you are buying the pictured object or an example of a design. Decide which differences you welcome and which would affect use. A clear description helps you appreciate variation without making assumptions about the finished piece.