Longaberger woven Traditions Beverageware and Flatware – Things to Know

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

Longaberger Woven Traditions Beverageware
Craftsmanship
• Inspired by the timeless charm of Woven Traditions Pottery.
• Blends the distinctive look of Longaberger with the beauty of durable pressed glass.
• Unique basket weave design combines with an abstracted upsplint to coordinate beautifully with Woven Traditions Pottery and Flatware.
• Each bottom has a Woven “L” back stamp.

Quality
• Heavier pressed glass is more durable for everyday use than blown glass.
• The heavy base shams feel balanced in hand and provide stability.
• The tapered shape makes the tumblers easy to handle.

Care
• All Woven Traditions Beverageware is dishwasher safe.
• Avoid stacking as this may cause the glass to weaken and break.
• Avoid impact and extreme temperature changes.
• Do not expose glass to an open flame.
• To enhance the natural sparkle and luster of the glassware, rinse occasionally with a mild vinegar and water solution.

Function
• Smooth interior is great for easy clean up.
• The non-porous surface prevents stains or odor absorption.
• Because tumblers are made in molds that open and close, seams are a normal part of the product. To minimize the seams, they have been worked into the design and fire polished as smoothly as the process will allow without eliminating the details in the design.
• Embossed details are avoided near the rim in order to keep the lip area clean. As a result, any visible seam is more evident in this area.
• 8oz. size is excellent for juice and tapered shape is great for preschooler’s hands.The 17oz size is perfect for iced tea and soft drinks.

Longaberger Woven Traditions Flatware
Craftsmanship
• Subtle satin finish on 4.2 mm gauge, 18⁄10 Stainless Steel.
• Polished and buffed fork tines.
• Knife contains a forged high carbon steel blade for a sharp, long-lasting cutting edge.
• Balanced design feels comfortable in the hand while cutting, piercing or serving.

Quality
• 18⁄10 Stainless Steel is the best quality stainless steel available. It contains 18% chromium that provides resistance to staining rusting and corrosion, and 10% nickel produces luster and shine.
• The heavy 4.2 mm gauge offers extra thickness and weight to give flatware a great “hand” feel.
• The smooth finish looks beautiful and allows food particles to be washed away easily.

Care
• All flatware is stain resistant and dishwasher safe.
• Avoid using detergents containing lemon, as they can cause harm to flatware surfaces.
• Wash flatware after each use. Prolonged contact with harsh acidic food can cause discoloration and corrosion. Never let your flatware soak overnight.
• Wash stainless steel separately from aluminum, sterling or sliver plate.
• If discoloration develops due to hardwater, use a stainless steel cleaner and follow its instructions for use.

Function
• This flatware is durable enough for everyday use, yet versatile enough for special occasions.
• The bottom edge of the flatware resembles the end of a basket trim strip.
• The raised ball and petal ornamentation is a stylish tie-in to other Woven Tradition pieces.
• Knife handles are made from two pieces of metal brazed together, creating exceptional balance and hand feel.