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Check if your tableware is underglaze or overglaze.

Pulished on Dec. 20, 2023

Colorful ceramic tableware has a unique artistic charm and practical function, has become a new favorite of the modern family table. Brightly colored underglazed or overglazed ceramic tableware because of its brightly colored design is to attract a lot of consumers. However, many people may have overlooked which of the two they are in the end, which is very important!


Underglazed ceramic tableware

Underglazed color refers to the painted decoration on the plain porcelain blank, then covered with a layer of transparent glaze and fired at high temperature. During the firing process, the painted designs are covered by the glaze, making the colors more vibrant and long-lasting.


Check if your tableware is underglaze or overglaze.

Overglazed tableware

Glaze color refers to the plain embryo with glaze firing is completed, the final painting pattern, the pattern attached to the surface of the have, the hand can feel the pattern pattern.


Theoretically, pigments contain harmful elements such as lead and chromium, and the low-temperature baking method used in the production of color does not completely lock in harmful substances and is not suitable for use on food contact surfaces.


Check if your tableware is underglaze or overglaze.

Which kind shall we buy?

  1. It is recommended that you give preference to underglaze because the pigment of overglaze adheres to the uppermost layer of the tableware surface, whereas color paints will fade in the long run and are not safe to use.

  2. If you want to choose a colored one, then it will be better to choose the one where the pattern is on the outside of the dish rather than on the inner layer.

  3. If you have purchased glazed tableware, then avoid serving hot food, you can put gazpacho, fruits, etc.

Check if your tableware is underglaze or overglaze.


At the same time, when buying color glazed ceramic tableware, you need to pay attention to choosing products with good quality and fine craftsmanship to ensure its safety and longevity, in order to give full play to its role of beautifying the table and improving the quality of life. Let us taste the food at the same time, but also feel the pleasure and satisfaction brought by art.