Longaberger Stoneware and Wrought Iron – Facts to Know

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We all come from different walks of life, however, we have something huge in common —a love for things that are uniquely American and your appreciation for the American worker and their craftsmanship. Together, we’re doing our part at Longaberger to rebuild America and supporting the American Dream.

Below, highlights some important facts about Longaberger products that you might not know. View our product line Today.

Longaberger High Quality Stoneware
Features
• Longaberger offers only the finest Stoneware Pottery and is fired at high temperatures to achieve a bisque quality and to assure durability.
• Although it is fired to a lower temperature than vitrified pottery, the clay body has a 2-4% absorption rate anywhere that it is not covered by glaze.
• The lower firing temperature allows a much broader glaze color palette, allowing fresh, new hand painted decorations that are not possible for vitrified pottery. The composition of stoneware allows for highly detailed and brightly colored designs.
• Our stoneware is safe for use in the microwave and dishwasher.

Good Things to Know
• After the first firing, the bisque is decorated to exact Longaberger design specifications and colors.
• A second firing process seals in the color and then a third firing takes place with glazing applied to finish the stoneware pottery
• Each piece is quality controlled and inspected at the factory origin.
• Our Stoneware accessories are lead free and comply with FDA and Prop 65 rules and regulations.
• The backstamp on each item distinguishes whether or not the item is vitrified pottery or high quality stoneware. The High Quality Stoneware backstamp states that the item is microwave and dishwasher safe, while the Vitrified Backstamp states that the item is oven, microwave, dishwasher, and freezer safe.

Care
Why can’t I use my high quality stoneware in the oven? Even though Longaberger’s Stoneware has been fired to a low absorption rate, some water from dishwashing can still be absorbed through the unglazed surfaces of the pottery in an oven, it will expand, causing stresses within the pottery. Overtime these stresses can lead to premature cracking, chipping, or crazing

Longaberger Wrought Iron Foundry Collection
Craftsmanship
The Longaberger Foundry Collection is craftsmanship at its finest.
Skilled blacksmiths combine traditional methods with the most modern technology to create each unique masterpiece.
Hand-forged details with a natural iron finish that complements our baskets and pottery
Raw talent and raw materials unite in a flash of heat and the ringing of metal. The result is a beautiful original designed to complement your Longaberger Baskets® and Pottery®.
Each piece has a natural iron finish as well as a maple leaf and Longaberger logo imprint that is your guarantee of a true Longaberger Foundry Collection original, which coordinates beautifully with other Longaberger Foundry pieces and works with any décor.

Quality
Organize your life, serve family and friends or decorate your home with pieces designed to work with Longaberger Baskets® and Pottery®.
Black Wrought Iron Foundry Collection with the maple leaf and scroll design to coordinate beautifully with other Longaberger Foundry pieces and work with any décor
The maple leaf design symbolizes strength and enduring Longaberger quality.
Choose Warm, Rich or Deep Brown WoodCrafts Shelves for our Wrought Iron pieces.

Care
Dust regularly, using a soft cloth.
Clean using a mild soap and damp cloth, do not use products containing bleach on the wrought iron.
Although sealed from the elements, your wrought iron accessory could use an occasional application of furniture polish to help prevent the formation of rust. However, if rust appears use a fine steel wool to polish off the rusted area.
If using your wrought iron accessory in humid conditions, we recommend using Johnson’s® Floor Wax or Future® Floor Wax.