Emily's stoneware pottery is fired at a very high temperature (1260*C), and so is watertight and can be put in the dishwasher. However, she doesn't recommend continuous long-term exposure to high temperatures and chemicals, as this can weaken the pot and make it more likely to crack or dis-colour.

It’s wise to be careful when using any pieces in the oven, and avoid thermal shock by placing in a cold oven to heat up slowly. It’s best to avoid regular use in the microwave, however occasional use should be fine.

Emily Doran makes and sell handmade pottery in a rustic coastal design. Everything is carefully made on the pottery wheel and fired in her garden studio in East Sussex, UK.

nspired by a love of the coast and sea, her contemporary tableware comes in a range of glazes named after the seascapes they evoke - from calm waters to misty lagoon.

She uses a flecked stoneware clay that is wonderful to throw and creates a beautiful speckle than burns through the glaze in the final firing.

Make small batches of pottery, working to be the opposite of mass produced factory tableware, Emily believes in craftsmanship and traditional skills.