Sky Blue Stripe Stoneware Mug

**【About the Product】** | Material | Imported American sculpting clay, safe, non-toxic, lead-free glaze | Dimensions | Diameter ø 9cm × Height 10 cm (±1cm) | Origin | Taiwan ※ Stoneware wheel-thrown ceramic mug, hand-painted with high-temperature underglaze blue stripes, in a wabi-sabi style with a transparent glaze. https://i.postimg.cc/FzMbfym2/Raorao-Studi-pinkoi-tu-(1).png **【About Handmade Ceramic Ware】** Each piece is handcrafted. Due to clay shrinkage and glaze fluidity during firing, the actual product may not be identical to the photos. The following are considered normal characteristics of handmade pottery and not defects. Please ensure you can accept these before placing an order: - **Form Variations**: Due to manual shaping and kiln shrinkage, there may be an error of approximately **±1-1.5cm** in the actual product's dimensions compared to the photos. The external curves may also show slight variations. - **Glaze Effects**: Glazes naturally flow during firing, which can result in varying luster, localized color spots, or pinholes. - **Natural Markings**: Occasional black spots (mineral impurities in the clay), crazing (fine cracks), granular texture, or staining marks may appear on the surface. - **Screen Color Differences**: Product photos are influenced by lighting and individual screen settings. Please refer to the **actual shipped product** for color and style accuracy. 𐃢𐃡 **【Usage and Care Recommendations】** To extend the lifespan and preserve the aesthetic of your ceramic ware, we recommend the following: - **Initial Use**: It is advisable to soak the pottery in **rice water** for several hours. This helps to fill pores and reduce water absorption. - **Microwave Heating**: This item can be used in a microwave, but **avoid empty heating** or prolonged overheating. - **Cleaning and Maintenance**: **Dishwasher use is not recommended**. Hand wash with a mild detergent and allow to air dry naturally. Avoid strong water jets and high temperatures, which can cause fine lines in the glaze. - **No Direct Flame**: Do not heat over an open flame. - **Temperature Shock**: Avoid **extreme temperature fluctuations** (sudden hot to cold or vice versa) to prevent cracking from thermal expansion and contraction. - **Natural Patina**: Over time, white or light-colored vessels may develop **crazing (fine glaze cracks)** and staining. These are natural signs of use and aging for ceramics and do not affect functionality.