Heart Ceramic Bisque Appetizer Plate
With its charming heart shape, the Heart Appetizer Plate is an enjoyable bisque model for special presentations and personal ceramic designs. Thanks to its small and deep structure, it has a lovely form that can be used for serving sauces, olives, nuts, Turkish delight, or single-portion treats.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This product is in bisque form. If you want to achieve a permanent, glossy, and usable ceramic surface, glazing and kiln firing are required. If you do not have access to a kiln, you can color it directly with acrylic paints for decorative purposes.
Appetizer Plate Features and Dimensions
- Width: 12.5 cm
- Depth: 12 cm
- Height: 3.5 cm
- Weight: 145 g (±2%)
The Heart Appetizer Plate has suitable dimensions for romantic-themed tables, special occasion presentations, gift designs, and small-portion servings. Its heart shape creates an eye-catching surface especially for colorful glazes, lettering, and personalized patterns.
Technical Details and Application
Glazing and Painting
- Underglaze Painting: Patterns, lettering, or motifs can be applied to the inner and outer surfaces using underglaze paints suitable for tile or ceramic techniques.
- Firing: When ceramic glaze is used, it is generally fired between 1040°C and 1050°C. If you prefer tile glaze, 900°C to 920°C is suitable.
Use with Acrylic Paint
- If kiln firing will not be done, the product can be colored with acrylic paints for decorative purposes.
- After painting is complete, applying spray or liquid varnish is recommended to make the colors look more vibrant and protect the surface.
- Products painted with acrylic paint and varnish are not suitable for food contact; they should be used for decorative purposes.
Usage Ideas
The Heart bisque appetizer plate can be used for different purposes:
- Special Presentations: After glazing and firing, it can be used for serving sauces, olives, jam, Turkish delight, nuts, or small treats.
- Valentine’s Day and Special Occasions: Thanks to its heart shape, it is suitable for romantic-themed table settings and gift projects.
- Workshop Projects: Thanks to its small size and eye-catching form, it can be preferred for ceramic painting workshops, children’s activities, and hobby courses.
- Personalized Gift: It can be turned into a meaningful handmade gift with names, dates, short messages, or special patterns.
Production Details and Natural Variations
Our products are delivered in bisque form, fired at 1050°C.
These bisque pieces are produced by casting, and slight variations in thickness, surface texture, or tone may be seen due to handcrafting. These are a natural result of handmade ceramics.
Application Responsibility
- If you will be glazing the product, make sure to wipe off any dust on the surface with a damp sponge beforehand.
- For products that will be used in contact with food, food-safe glaze should be preferred.
- Since different glaze types and kiln temperatures can affect the results, it is best to run a test before mass production.
- Any defects that may occur due to firing or application are the user’s responsibility.