But for the sake of organization:
All of our pottery is lead-free, and oven, dishwasher and microwave-safe.
We do recommend that you preheat teapots with hot tap water before using, and
I usually put casseroles, pie dishes and bakers into the oven before I turn it on,
and add five minutes to the baking time. Never use pottery on a stove-top or over
an open flame. The results with be short, impressive, but dangerous.
There's no clear division between whimsical and functional in our work--the
mugs, banks and incense dragons do function, and there's an element of whimsy
in the decoration on our cups, bowls, plates and bakeware.