Just bought 6 mugs. I want to display them on my kitchen counter. Will this affect their finish? How do I keep them nice and still be able to display
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These mugs have a clear, tarnish resistant lacquer finish on the exterior surface which should keep mugs used for display shiny & tarnish-free for years. However, kitchen grease, splatters, etc. may eventually degrade this finish. If that happens you'll need to scrub the finish off and start polishing them to keep them looking shiny/tarnish free. However, many people actually prefer the patina that aged copper gets to the shiny, new appearance.
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The mugs have a lacquer coating and should be gently hand washed and towel dried. Suggest checking with the manufacturer regarding safety if the coating is coming off.
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Hi Paolo- yes, these mugs have a lacquer coating which we apply to protect the shiny copper finish. Please let us know if you have other questions.
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The mugs I bought was "through" Amazon.com, but came directly from the company that sells them (not Amazon.com). I suppose if the company wanted to go to the expense of packing them so they would not break in shipping, they could. But obviously they won't. Had I read the other customers comments before ordering them, I would not have ordered them. In my order, 'one' mug was not broken. I figured 'one' good one is better than none! I didn't want to go through the hassle of reordering them and have maybe both broken in the replacement order. (There is NO Styrofoam, etc in the package when shipped!) Hope this helps. The mugs I bought was "through" Amazon.com, but came directly from the company that sells them (not Amazon.com). I suppose if the company wanted to go to the expense of packing them so they would not break in shipping, they could. But obviously they won't. Had I read the other customers comments before ordering them, I would not have ordered them. In my order, 'one' mug was not broken. I figured 'one' good one is better than none! I didn't want to go through the hassle of reordering them and have maybe both broken in the replacement order. (There is NO Styrofoam, etc in the... » Read More The mugs I bought was "through" Amazon.com, but came directly from the company that sells them (not Amazon.com). I suppose if the company wanted to go to the expense of packing them so they would not break in shipping, they could. But obviously they won't. Had I read the other customers comments before ordering them, I would not have ordered them. In my order, 'one' mug was not broken. I figured 'one' good one is better than none! I didn't want to go through the hassle of reordering them and have maybe both broken in the replacement order. (There is NO Styrofoam, etc in the package when shipped!) Hope this helps. « Show Less
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I just looked at mine and the plates, salad plates and bowls are all glazed. The mugs/cups are glazed on the bottom except for the ring where the mug will touch a surface is not. I expect that is probably so that it will grip the surface better and be less likely to slip and spill. A coaster would be sufficient to protect any table surface, but the exposed bisque is quite fine grained. I really wouldn't worry about it. I have not seen any scratching on my table tops and I ordered 4 sets in April.
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I don't think the shelves are deep enough for mugs. I sent it back because I didn't like it even for cans in the cupboard. Couldn't see what was behind each can and took up precious space in cupboard. Have you thought about large hooks to hang them up in the cupboard, my Mom used to do that. But cupboards aren't the size they used to be.
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Clean everything first with soap & water. Fill the mug 1/2 full with white vinegar & carefully add a few teaspoons of baking soda (depending on the size of your mug). "Carefully" because it will react/expand & pour out all over if done too quickly. Add water until full.A better way to do it, if possible, is I separate my mug from the lid & put them both inside my French Press when cleaning it. Everything stainless steel comes out looking almost brand new, & all the seals etc are clean as well.
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Yes, I mod podged my images onto them. You could also spray with acrylic sealer. Either of those would affect the absorbency though. Would keep the wet off your furniture,but you might have moisture on the coaster. Mi used for non coaster art projects.
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The paint will stay if you "bake" it-- let the mugs air cure for 24 hours. Once dry, place them in a cold oven, shut the door, and turn the oven on to 325 degrees for 40 minutes. Turn the oven off but let them cool while still inside the oven. (There are different methods of "baking" the mugs, but this is the one I used on a wine glass. You can run searches on Google or Pinterest to find other methods. There is also a marker remover made by the same company that you may want to purchase just in case you need to re-do....Hope this helps!)
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Technically it is not. That being said - I have owned quite a few of these and generally run them through the dishwasher. However, my mugs have also all encountered an issue where the colored layer separates from the other layers - I'm willing to bet that is partly caused by dishwasher use.
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This napkin holder is solid metal, with a brushed finish. It's not coated to look like metal. So as long as you don't scratch the finish with an abrasive cleaning tool, you should be fine. By the way, I really like this item - you will be pleased. I also bought some small trivets that sort of match it in design.
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Never had a problem and I have had my mug for years. I agree that you should contact the company
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Hi Theresa, The mugs i have are lined with stainless steel, i believe. And the taste does not seem to be affected by it. hope that helps
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At one time, I seem to remember when I was researching the coffee tree mug, people were getting different stands. Maybe you could call the seller and ask how tall their current model is? We got ours approximately March 2014.
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It's a not a surface I would display fine glassware. The surface is more of a wicker or rattan material. Hope this helps.
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I have them in a ceramic cup on the counter.The extra set comes in a plastic container that has sleeves for each one; I like the pretty cup better!
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I have had my coffee maker for approximately 2 weeks and love it. I am not disappointed about the stainless steel mug as it clearly stated that is wasn't included! If you see a picture of a another coffee maker & there is a coffee cup on display on the box would you expect a mug? , especially if the box/description says "not included". I feel people are making way to big of a deal over the travel mug, who cares, most of us have more than enough anyway. Love that I can brew one cup or us a K-cup for an afternoon pick me up or beprew a pot in the morning. Like not having clutter on my counter or having to pull out different coffee makers. This one does it all. I have had my coffee maker for approximately 2 weeks and love it. I am not disappointed about the stainless steel mug as it clearly stated that is wasn't included! If you see a picture of a another coffee maker & there is a coffee cup on display on the box would you expect a mug? , especially if the box/description says "not included". I feel people are making way to big of a deal over the travel mug, who cares, most of us have more than enough anyway. Love that I can brew one cup or us a K-cup for an afternoon pick me up or beprew a pot in the morning. Like not having... » Read More I have had my coffee maker for approximately 2 weeks and love it. I am not disappointed about the stainless steel mug as it clearly stated that is wasn't included! If you see a picture of a another coffee maker & there is a coffee cup on display on the box would you expect a mug? , especially if the box/description says "not included". I feel people are making way to big of a deal over the travel mug, who cares, most of us have more than enough anyway. Love that I can brew one cup or us a K-cup for an afternoon pick me up or beprew a pot in the morning. Like not having clutter on my counter or having to pull out different coffee makers. This one does it all. « Show Less