We create high quality products that are built to last. Everything we make is created from high fire porcelain, bisque fired, glazed, and fired again to 2300ºF. Our porcelain is fired to cone 10 bringing the clay body to a state of vitrification, meaning even without glaze water can never penetrate into the clay. Then glaze, which is essentially a layer of glass, is added on top of the vitreous porcelain giving our products superior strength and durability. Read our care tips and FAQs below to love your Indikoi piece for a long time!
POTTERY CARE
Our pottery dishware is food safe, dishwasher friendly, and can be put in the microwave as long as it doesn't heat over 185ºF. Larger bowls, platters, and vases should be washed by hand with mild soap and water. Decorative pottery can be dusted or wiped down with lightly damp cloth when needed. We do not recommend putting our pottery dishware in the oven. Similar to glass, ceramic is prone to thermal shock if heated too hot or cooled too quickly.
Crazing is a network of fine lines that can sometimes occur with ceramics. It's quite common and because our clay body is vitrified and non-porous it will not affect the function or structure of the piece.
We often get asked if our sinks are fragile because they are handmade? No, quite the opposite they are high fire porcelain and suitable for busy families, commercial applications, and all types of settings. The care of our sinks is quite simple. No special cleaning products or high maintenance required. When it looks dirty, clean it! Use soft abrasive cleaners (scrubbing bubbles, soft scrub, etc.) and wipe down with a cloth or sponge when needed. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or stiff wire brushes as they may scratch or dull the surface.
Because our sinks are hand thrown they do not have an over flow. All our sinks do require a vessel drain for installation.
Our lighting is made from the same durable high fire porcelain combined with hand finished metals. We use the finest quality parts and components to complete the lighting experience. Our lamp shades are custom made in the USA from designer linens. Feather dust or wipe down porcelain with lightly damp soft cloth when needed. Dry dust or lint roll the shade when needed.
Yes. We use high quality porcelain and high fire it to a state vitrification making it extremely strong and non-porous. Unlike many stonewares and low fire clay bodies, high fired porcelain will stand the test of time.
Can I put Indikoi pottery in the microwave?
Yes, our pottery dishware is microwave safe as long as you don't heat it over 185ºF. Be mindful to not thermal shock your pottery! Much like glass it does not like extreme temperature changes, heating too hot or cooling too quickly.
Is there anything I should not do with my Indikoi Pottery?
Don't thermal shock your pottery dishware. This refers to stresses imposed by the volume changes associated with sudden shifts in temperature. Don't take a piece from extreme cold to hot or to direct open flame.
Can I put my cup in the dishwasher?
Yes. Our pottery is dishwasher friendly. Larger bowls, platters, and vases hand washing is recommended.
Do your sinks require any special maintenance or cleaning?
The care of our sinks is quite simple. No special cleaning products or high maintenance required. When it looks dirty, clean it!
Indikoi sinks can be cleaned with any soft abrasive cleaners (scrubbing bubbles, soft scrub, etc.) and wipe down with a cloth or sponge when needed. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or stiff wire brushes that may scratch or dull the surface.
How long will my order take?
Everything we make is handcrafted and the ceramic process takes time - time to throw, time to dry, time to trim, time to bisque fire, time to glaze, time to glaze fire, and time to process and finish your order. Although we work hard to keep items in stock please allow 1-6 weeks for your order to be created. On average most order ship within a couple weeks. However, larger items, sets of matching items, or custom work always allow additional time. You can always contact us for current lead times on any products.
Do you have a spec sheet for your sinks?
Yes, we have a spec sheet for each of our sink styles that will give you approximate dimensions (each is handmade) as well as install tips. You can download the specification sheet on our website. Click SINKS > click on your sink style > scroll toward the bottom of the product page and click on the link Download SINK SPEC SHEET
