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What to look for when buying Corelle plates

What to look for when buying Corelle plates

Marjorie Gilbert Marjorie Gilbert

In 1970, scientists at Corning Glass Works created a process to laminate three layers of glass in terms of a core laminated with a top and bottom layer. Hence, it was given the name, Corelle. This article will provide you details that will help for the purchase of Corelle plates.

Materials

The top layer of laminated glass includes a layer of enamel, which was baked into the layer to create patterns. The result was that of an enduring plate wear which is durable and long lasting. Hence, it can be seen that buying Corelle plates is still possible today, thanks to the availability of old, discontinued and new patterns.
Materials Corelle plates are made from two major materials, glass and stoneware. The glass plates are made from the three laminated layers of glass namely Vitrelle. The lamination process makes the plates, according to the Corning Glass Company, stronger than each individual layer. Thickness and durability
The stoneware is also durable and has the same attention to detail as the original. The glass Corelle plates have the same thickness, since the 1970s till today, making them easy to store in your cabinets.

The name

The name of the plate If you turn the plates over, you will find the Corelle name. The script may vary, but the name will be the same. Over time, the name may wear off, but any trace of the script, will prove that the Corelle plate is truly a Corelle plate. The company information also appears at the bottom, with the information about care.

Patterns

Distinctive patterns The patterns for the Corelle plates are also distinctive. One of the repeating motifs of the plates are bands around the rims of the plates. These bands vary in thickness and colour, but they are very often present and may vary from one to three. Corelle dinner plates Plates within a set of Corelle plates may have similar bands around the outside of the plates, but in the middle of the plates, the patterns may vary. If the design is more elaborate in the centre of the plate, then the band around the exterior will be plainer or visa-versa. If there are multiple bands, they usually vary in size, from the widest towards the outer rim and narrower towards the middle of the variations on the same.

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