Posted on 09/03/2016 16:51
Ikea are selling some lightweight toughened glass crockery, Corelle style, for less than £1 per item. There are two or three types - one plain white. Worth checking out if you're looking to replace heavier weight crockery, or as a replacement for melamine.
Posted on 11/03/2016 20:09
ValDa, do you know if this product is as versatile as Corelle, ie, can it be used in ovens m'waves etc? Couldn't find much info on the IKEA site...
I don't know, but tempered glass is meant to be oven-proof at normal cooking temperatures. I can't see there would be a problem in a microwave. Even Pyrex sold in some countries is now temperated glass rather than the original borosilicate glass.
Perhaps a phone call to Ikea's Customer Service Line might elicit more information.
We didn't actually buy any, but maybe those who have done can see if it has any stickers, or other information about where it can be used.
Posted on 11/03/2016 21:05
Just had a look on the IKEA website and they say at the bottom of the page under the Product Information tab and then under Care Instructions that it's dishwasher and microwave safe. Hope this helps. It's also got the weight and size, just looked at the plate website.
Posted on 12/03/2016 14:38
Great news! It's a shame IKEA don't do mugs or cups and saucers in the same material!
The Range do a similar type of plates and bowls. They also have mugs
Quite a bit more pricey than the Ikea stuff though at £1.49 to £1.59 per item. So, you could always get just the mugs from The Range and the rest from Ikea.
The Range products are called "Carine".
Posted on 22/03/2016 17:44
We bought 6 dinner plates, 6 side plates and 6 bowls of the IKES OFSTAT tempered glass, in Southampton yesterday in readiness for the Easter getaway. There were 2 other ranges available, but we preferred the plain white.
50p per item. Cheaper than melamine.
Swapped out the items in the 'van today. Put the OFSTAT through the dishwasher before loading into the 'van.
Very pleased with it.
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ValDa
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