Ionia Ceramic Bisque Serving Plate
With its wide and elegant form, the Ionia serving plate is a practical bisque model for both everyday table presentations and decorative ceramic projects. Thanks to its elongated structure, it offers a comfortable surface for patterns, motifs, lettering, and color transitions; its simple form easily adapts to designs in different styles.
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.
Serving Plate Features and Dimensions
- Width: 30 cm
- Depth: 18 cm
- Height: 3 cm
- Weight: 500 g (±2%)
The Ionia serving plate has ideal dimensions for appetizers, breakfast items, cookies, Turkish delight, desserts, or special presentations. Its low and wide structure creates a modern and simple look on the table while also providing a generous application area for ceramic painting projects.
Technical Details and Application
Glazing and Painting
- Underglaze Painting: Patterns, lettering, or motifs can be applied to the inner surface 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 Ionia bisque serving plate can be used for different purposes:
- Table Presentations: After glazing and firing, it can be used as a stylish serving plate for appetizers, desserts, breakfast items, or snacks.
- Workshop Projects: Thanks to its wide surface, it is suitable for ceramic painting workshops, hobby courses, and personal design projects.
- Decorative Designs: Its simple form easily adapts to modern, minimal, classic, or colorful decorative designs.
- Personalized Gift: It can be prepared as a handmade gift alternative with names, dates, special patterns, or concept-based designs.
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.