My partner and I are looking to invest in a dish set, but we've been struggling to find anything we agree on. After several department store visits, we
finally glimpsed something that both of us really, really love. "Look at that!" we exclaimed in unison. Unfortunately, the "that" was
Hermès' "Cheval d'Orient" series, which sell for hundreds or thousands per plate. This is way,
way beyond our means. Can you recommend some budget alternatives in a similar style?
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posted by Marquis
on Apr 5, 2013 -
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What is the difference in quality between Home Depot/Lowe's porcelain tile and that from a specialty tile store?
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posted by amicamentis
on Mar 3, 2012 -
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Is there a good reason that we use (in the U.S.) porcelain toilets almost exclusively instead of another material, particularly stainless steel? Stainless steel is lighter than porcelain, isn't it? So I would think it would be cheaper to ship and easier to clean, making it a no-brainer green solution.
posted by pmed
on Oct 3, 2010 -
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I am looking for user-driven sites/forums to discuss Herend porcelain. I collect this Hungarian-made porcelain and would like to ask various questions of other (English-language) collectors. In particular I would like to understand better the various pottery marks and their meanings, especially those that may indicate counterfeit goods. This
site on e-bay has some useful information but I am hoping for a more interactive site where I can post pictures of pieces I have and ask
"What do these marks indicate?", or, "Is this piece counterfeit?".
posted by vac2003
on Apr 21, 2010 -
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What sort of adhesive do I need to stick stainless steel to a ceramic surface, which will withstand repeated immersions in boiling water, and will be food-safe?
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posted by pompomtom
on Jan 17, 2010 -
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[PlumbingFilter] Ack! The toilet sprang a leak and is now acting like an impromptu bidet when flushed! What is the proper way to fix this? (more inside)
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posted by Nanukthedog
on Sep 23, 2009 -
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What is the process that allows for long-lasting non-digital prints onto ceramics?
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posted by jedrek
on Aug 13, 2009 -
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I'm trying to waterproof tiny objects made out of air-drying craft porcelain, but I've had little success. Suggestions for a translucent waterproofing material, or, perhaps, an alternate sculpting material?
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posted by nobody
on Oct 9, 2007 -
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Our white porcelain enamel sink has a stain on it. The stain is silver/grey and seems to have resulted from dropping a steel cup into the sink (probably repeatedly). Two related questions: Is it possible to stain a sink in this way? And how can we remove the stain?
posted by beniamino
on Jun 18, 2007 -
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Back in the early 90's, I saw a color magazine ad for a piece of art I've been unable to locate since. It was a crow poised on the edge of a teacup.
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on Dec 13, 2005 -
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