Eli5: Why shouldn’t you put home made ceramics (a mug, for example) through the dishwasher? If they can withstand the heat of a kiln, surely a dishwasher is fine?

Question

I mean, I put them through the dishwasher sometimes anyway, but I’m told I shouldn’t? 🤷🏻‍♀️

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Answer 1

Never know. I was given 4 coffee mugs as a wedding present many years ago. Marriage ended 55 ago but I have used those mugs every day in the microwave and they go through the dishwasher almost as often. My big fear is dropping one.