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Dale Posts: 2132 Registered: Nov 2002	posted 08-19-2010 11:17 PM Melamine, a kind of plastic and successor to Melmac, appears to be moving up in the world. At first when I saw high style Melamine dinnerware, I thought it might have something to do with living in an earthquake zone. But surfing around, I find high style examples of Melamine sold all over the place. The following plates are from a company run by a retired antique dealer. She dealt in Staffordshire china and now designs, produces and sells this attractive table ware. Many of the designs will look familiar. They came in a wide range of colors, so these are only representative of the patterns available. There is something fresh about these designs, yet they mainly are traditional templates. Really interesting art, done in plastic. [This message has been edited by Dale (edited 08-19-2010).] IP: Logged
Dale Posts: 2132 Registered: Nov 2002	posted 08-19-2010 11:19 PM These seem to be traditional patterns, only in plastic. IP: Logged
Dale Posts: 2132 Registered: Nov 2002	posted 08-19-2010 11:22 PM A modern design, with jewel accent. There are a number of variations for this design. IP: Logged
Dale Posts: 2132 Registered: Nov 2002	posted 08-19-2010 11:22 PM A really nice peacock pattern. IP: Logged
Dale Posts: 2132 Registered: Nov 2002	posted 08-19-2010 11:23 PM Familiar coral pattern. IP: Logged
Dale Posts: 2132 Registered: Nov 2002	posted 08-19-2010 11:24 PM A sea shell design: IP: Logged
Dale Posts: 2132 Registered: Nov 2002	posted 08-19-2010 11:25 PM Can't decide if this is traditional or contemporary. IP: Logged
Dale Posts: 2132 Registered: Nov 2002	posted 08-19-2010 11:26 PM From a series of Hunt Club designs. IP: Logged
Dale Posts: 2132 Registered: Nov 2002	posted 08-19-2010 11:28 PM Some more vaguely traditional designs. IP: Logged
Dale Posts: 2132 Registered: Nov 2002	posted 08-19-2010 11:29 PM And one she says is based on quilts. IP: Logged
Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 Registered: Apr 93	posted 08-20-2010 06:25 AM There is something very fresh and cool about the above examples. Years ago (before June) I tried buying a set which was some sort of plastic and they looked very good. But very good didn't last long. After few uses with tough meat & sharp knives it was enough to noticeably mar them. Are the plastics used in today's plates harder/tougher? Or are they cheap & disposable so one could buy their new latest favorite design to wow dinner guests with? IP: Logged
Dale Posts: 2132 Registered: Nov 2002	posted 08-20-2010 08:03 PM The advertising indicates that the current production is much stronger and will not suffer cuts etc. I don't know personally. The dishes above run about each which places them way at the top end of the market. Most melamine seems to be in the 2 to 5 range. Which would make them very replaceable. Aside from steaks and chops, I rarely eat anything that requires a knife anymore. This may just be me or it may say something about cuisine in general. IP: Logged

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