Showing posts with label Pyrex Series. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pyrex Series. Show all posts
The Pyrex Series
Sunday, August 15, 2010
I was clicking around the blog the other day and realized that the Pyrex Series I did this past spring is sort of difficult to access. Especially for those of you who are new to this blog, I wanted to create a page with individual links to each post!
Here is the new page: Pyrex Series
And here are the individual links to each topic:
- Overview
- Favorite Finds
- Numbering & Sizing
- Favorite Size
- Common Patterns
- Promotional Patterns
- Solid Colors
- JAJ, Agee & Clear Pyrex
- Cleaning 101
- Questions
- Care
- Pyrex In Action
If anyone has any new questions or topics they'd like discussed here, I'm open to suggestions! :)
Enjoy!
Saturday, June 19, 2010
I thought it might be time for another Pyrex post around here! Today I want to introduce you to a Flickr Group called Pyrex In Action! It's a group dedicated to photos of Pyrex being used! It is a great place to get inspiration, recipes, or to just drool over all the yummy food and dishes!
I just wanted to share a few of my own Pyrex in Action shots and hopefully inspire you to come join us! :)
Now go make something in your vintage Pyrex! You won't regret it :)
I just wanted to share a few of my own Pyrex in Action shots and hopefully inspire you to come join us! :)
Now go make something in your vintage Pyrex! You won't regret it :)
Friday, June 4, 2010
Today's final Pyrex Series post is about caring for your Pyrex!
Use
Many people choose to use their vintage Pyrex! There is a great group on Flickr called Pyrex In Action that has thousands of photos of Pyrex being used! It is a great place to talk all things Pyrex and see lots of great Pyrex in action!
There are a few general "rules" to remember when using your vintage Pyrex.
*Never under any circumstances put Pyrex in the dishwasher. I will sometimes throw a clear glass lid in which is fine, but colored Pyrex does not do well in the dishwasher. This also includes printed lids. The dishwasher can cause drastic fading and removal of color.
*Use caution when using metal utensils around Pyrex. It can leave metal marks. To prevent this, try to use wood or plastic utensils instead. Also be careful about storing Pyrex in amongst metal items as this could also cause metal marks.
*Pyrex can be slippery when wet, so be careful when washing it!
Display
There are a lot of great ways that you can display your vintage Pyrex collection! I personally keep my Pyrex on shelves throughout my apartment, however this may not be ideal for some people. Especially if you have kids or pets running about, you'll want something a little more safe.
*When displaying the 470s casseroles, oval casseroles, refrigerator dishes, and space savers, you can stack them easily and safely. This can be done by turning the lids upside down, and stacking them. The casserole will fit nicely in the upturned lid. This helps save space!
*When displaying bowl sets, you can show all the bowls in the set by using an empty clean plastic container. I prefer the short small size that you might buy humus or a chip dip in.
Thank you all for coming along with me for this series!
Over the weekend I'm going to post about some of my favorite Pyrex in Action moments! There will still be a few Pyrex posts here and there, don't worry! Also, if anyone has any questions or any Pyrex posts they'd like to see, let me know!
Use
Many people choose to use their vintage Pyrex! There is a great group on Flickr called Pyrex In Action that has thousands of photos of Pyrex being used! It is a great place to talk all things Pyrex and see lots of great Pyrex in action!
There are a few general "rules" to remember when using your vintage Pyrex.
*Never under any circumstances put Pyrex in the dishwasher. I will sometimes throw a clear glass lid in which is fine, but colored Pyrex does not do well in the dishwasher. This also includes printed lids. The dishwasher can cause drastic fading and removal of color.
*Use caution when using metal utensils around Pyrex. It can leave metal marks. To prevent this, try to use wood or plastic utensils instead. Also be careful about storing Pyrex in amongst metal items as this could also cause metal marks.
*Pyrex can be slippery when wet, so be careful when washing it!
Display
There are a lot of great ways that you can display your vintage Pyrex collection! I personally keep my Pyrex on shelves throughout my apartment, however this may not be ideal for some people. Especially if you have kids or pets running about, you'll want something a little more safe.
*When displaying the 470s casseroles, oval casseroles, refrigerator dishes, and space savers, you can stack them easily and safely. This can be done by turning the lids upside down, and stacking them. The casserole will fit nicely in the upturned lid. This helps save space!
*When displaying bowl sets, you can show all the bowls in the set by using an empty clean plastic container. I prefer the short small size that you might buy humus or a chip dip in.
Thank you all for coming along with me for this series!
Over the weekend I'm going to post about some of my favorite Pyrex in Action moments! There will still be a few Pyrex posts here and there, don't worry! Also, if anyone has any questions or any Pyrex posts they'd like to see, let me know!
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Before posting today's Pyrex Series post, I wanted to take a moment and answer a few questions that have come up over the course of this series!
Where do you have the room to store all of this pyrex?
It is everywhere! I literally have Pyrex in just about every room/corner of my apartment, even the bathroom! I have several shelves in my main living area that I keep it displayed on as well as above my kitchen cabinets. I am going to go into detail about displaying Pyrex this afternoon!
Does Pyrex still exist?
Pyrex does still exist! However, they no longer produce any Pyrex Colors pieces. Nowadays Pyrex specializes in clear glass products like square pans, casseroles, glass bowls, and liquid measuring cups. Here is brief history of Pyrex that I wrote up for a class:
Pyrex began production of Clear Ovenware in 1915. This new glass cookware was made using thermal shock resistant borosilicate glass. In 1936 they began production of Pyrex Flame ware, and finally in 1947 they began producing Pyrex Colors. Pyrex Colors became part of the iconic 1950s kitchen. As stated on the box, Pyrex could go from freezer to oven for prepare-ahead meals, oven to table to keep food hot, and table to refrigerator for storing leftovers. The idea of one dish convenience along with its charming color and pattern choices helped make Pyrex a popular kitchen item. Pyrex colors were made in many patterns, colors, and promotional styles. It was produced until sometime in the late 1980s/early 1990s.
In 1998 Corning Ware sold Pyrex to World Kitchen. Upon purchasing the Pyrex brand, World Kitchen has changed the glass used in Pyrex Clear Ovenware. It is now made with tempered soda lime glass composite. Pyrex still features many glassware mixing, measuring, baking, and storing products but have also supplemented these with plastic and metal products. They have a brief paragraph on their website explaining the history of Pyrex but don’t mention anything other than clear ovenware.
(Sources: Pyrexware.com & Wikipedia: Pyrex)
How do you find matching lids? And how do you know if the lid with a casserole you find in a thrift store is the original one?
I'm not sure how I let this subject slip through the cracks! All lids have a number imprinted on the handle. The clear glass lids have a number that corresponds to the size that it fits. For example the lid for the 043 Oval Casserole has 943 stamped in it. The lids that fit the 471/472/473 casseroles has 470 stamped on them. The printed lids are a bit more tricky. Generally, they are printed with a number but it does not necessarily correspond with the piece. For example, the opal daisy lids that go with the 470 Bake Serve & Store casseroles are stamped with a 20. For a few special lids you'll need to find a photo of the piece to help determine the lid.
It is difficult to tell if a lid is original to a piece. The nice thing about the clear glass lids is that it doesn't matter if it is original or not! To determine whether or not a piece has a special printed lid, check out Flickr and Pyrexlove.com!
If anyone has any other questions, please feel free to post them in the comments and I'll answer them here!
Where do you have the room to store all of this pyrex?
It is everywhere! I literally have Pyrex in just about every room/corner of my apartment, even the bathroom! I have several shelves in my main living area that I keep it displayed on as well as above my kitchen cabinets. I am going to go into detail about displaying Pyrex this afternoon!
Does Pyrex still exist?
Pyrex does still exist! However, they no longer produce any Pyrex Colors pieces. Nowadays Pyrex specializes in clear glass products like square pans, casseroles, glass bowls, and liquid measuring cups. Here is brief history of Pyrex that I wrote up for a class:
Pyrex began production of Clear Ovenware in 1915. This new glass cookware was made using thermal shock resistant borosilicate glass. In 1936 they began production of Pyrex Flame ware, and finally in 1947 they began producing Pyrex Colors. Pyrex Colors became part of the iconic 1950s kitchen. As stated on the box, Pyrex could go from freezer to oven for prepare-ahead meals, oven to table to keep food hot, and table to refrigerator for storing leftovers. The idea of one dish convenience along with its charming color and pattern choices helped make Pyrex a popular kitchen item. Pyrex colors were made in many patterns, colors, and promotional styles. It was produced until sometime in the late 1980s/early 1990s.
In 1998 Corning Ware sold Pyrex to World Kitchen. Upon purchasing the Pyrex brand, World Kitchen has changed the glass used in Pyrex Clear Ovenware. It is now made with tempered soda lime glass composite. Pyrex still features many glassware mixing, measuring, baking, and storing products but have also supplemented these with plastic and metal products. They have a brief paragraph on their website explaining the history of Pyrex but don’t mention anything other than clear ovenware.
(Sources: Pyrexware.com & Wikipedia: Pyrex)
How do you find matching lids? And how do you know if the lid with a casserole you find in a thrift store is the original one?
I'm not sure how I let this subject slip through the cracks! All lids have a number imprinted on the handle. The clear glass lids have a number that corresponds to the size that it fits. For example the lid for the 043 Oval Casserole has 943 stamped in it. The lids that fit the 471/472/473 casseroles has 470 stamped on them. The printed lids are a bit more tricky. Generally, they are printed with a number but it does not necessarily correspond with the piece. For example, the opal daisy lids that go with the 470 Bake Serve & Store casseroles are stamped with a 20. For a few special lids you'll need to find a photo of the piece to help determine the lid.
It is difficult to tell if a lid is original to a piece. The nice thing about the clear glass lids is that it doesn't matter if it is original or not! To determine whether or not a piece has a special printed lid, check out Flickr and Pyrexlove.com!
If anyone has any other questions, please feel free to post them in the comments and I'll answer them here!
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Today's Pyrex post is about cleaning! We will identify the various common stains on Pyrex and the many different cleaning products that can be used on them!
First we'll simply identify some useful cleaning tools that you may want to equip yourself with to tackle dirty Pyrex!
Pyrex Cleaning Tools:
Liquid dish soap, Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, Baking Soda, Bar Keeper's Friend, Corningware Cleaner, Oven Cleaner, Dawn Powder Dissolver, Goo-gone, and Scotch-brite pads.
*Before your break out all your cleaning supplies and get working, please don't forget the most important rule in Pyrex cleaning! Always test products (with the exception of regular old dish soap) on the bottom edge of a piece. Check to make sure you are not removing any color. Older pieces don't hold up well to some of these products!*
I think most Pyrex collectors will agree that aside from dish soap, Mr. Clean Magic Eraser is one of the most useful cleaners for Pyrex! It is truly "magic"! :)
I have added notes to all of these images to better show the stains. To view them you will need to click on the image and be redirected to flickr.
Yellow/Brown Stains
First and arguably the most common stain on Pyrex is a yellowish stain as seen in the backstamp of this bowl. This will sometimes just be dirt, and can be removed with a little soapy water. Generally however, it needs to be removed with a Magic Eraser. Wet the eraser and the piece. Do a little scrubbing and it should be gone!
Grease Stains
One of the other very common stains on Pyrex is baked on grease. It usually appears in dots like this and is also usually found on the handles. A little scrubbing with a Magic Eraser can help, but often is not enough. I usually attack these stains by soaking the piece in hot water + baking soda. Soak for an hour or two depending on how much grease there is. Then use a Scotch-brite pad and a little soap to scrub away the grease. I have found the Corningware Cleaner and Dawn Powder Dissolver are helpful with these stains as well. Sometimes the stain will get into the grooves and can be scraped out with a toothpick or pin.
Metal Marks
One of the hardest stains to remove are these gray streaky stains. They are metal marks. The best product to remove them is Bar Keeper's Friend and Corningwear Cleaner. Generally, Bar Keeper's Friend will remove them completely, but will also remove the shine, which you don't want. I only use Bar Keeper's friend on white pieces and only leave it on for a few seconds before scrubbing and rinsing it off. Sprinkle it on your sponge or scrubber and not directly on the Pyrex. Be VERY careful while using it because it is pretty abrasive and can damage pieces. I use this as a very last resort. The Corningwear Cleaner can remove these stains but will also remove a bit of shine although not nearly as much as the Bar Keeper's Friend. Just be careful when using either product!
Oven Stains
The only stain that has completely stumped me so far are these pesky stains. I am still a little unsure what the stain is, but I have only seen it on baking dishes so far, so I must conclude that it is some kind of oven stain. I have been told that oven cleaner can be used on these but I have not had luck with that yet. The oven cleaner I have was purchased at the dollar store, so that might be why I haven't had any luck! A woman at a flea market last weekend suggested I try the cleaner for glass stovetops but I have yet to try this out!
Scratches
Another thing to look out for that is not a stain is scratches in the color. When shopping, a simple way to check for this is to hold a piece up to the light. The scratches will let light through and you can easily see them. These cannot be removed in any way.
Adhesive
Goo-gone and rubbing alcohol can be helpful when getting off pesky price stickers! Another thing you may run into while shopping for pieces is Pyrex that has had it's lid taped together with packing tape. This is especially annoying for collectors as it can take off the pattern if you aren't careful! I found this out the hard way! In order to safely remove the tape I suggest (using rubber gloves) to pull up a tiny bit of the tape, and then let very hot water run on it and slowly pull it off. The water seeps under the tape quite well and allows it to come off much easier. This method has worked very well for me since my original debacle with packing tape!
One more thing to mention is fading! Color fading and loss of shine in general cannot be fixed, although some have had luck in restoring shine using oils. I however have not! If a piece is faded from age or dishwasher use, there is pretty much nothing that you can do!
As you are out thrifting and collect more pieces, you will learn how to recognize stains and know what you can get off and what you can't.
If anyone has any other tips or tricks on cleaning Pyrex please do share in the comments and I'll add them to this post! Hope this was helpful! As always, click over to the Pyrex Love website for lots of Pyrex information! Next week's post will be about general care!
First we'll simply identify some useful cleaning tools that you may want to equip yourself with to tackle dirty Pyrex!
Pyrex Cleaning Tools:
Liquid dish soap, Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, Baking Soda, Bar Keeper's Friend, Corningware Cleaner, Oven Cleaner, Dawn Powder Dissolver, Goo-gone, and Scotch-brite pads.
*Before your break out all your cleaning supplies and get working, please don't forget the most important rule in Pyrex cleaning! Always test products (with the exception of regular old dish soap) on the bottom edge of a piece. Check to make sure you are not removing any color. Older pieces don't hold up well to some of these products!*
I think most Pyrex collectors will agree that aside from dish soap, Mr. Clean Magic Eraser is one of the most useful cleaners for Pyrex! It is truly "magic"! :)
I have added notes to all of these images to better show the stains. To view them you will need to click on the image and be redirected to flickr.
Yellow/Brown Stains
First and arguably the most common stain on Pyrex is a yellowish stain as seen in the backstamp of this bowl. This will sometimes just be dirt, and can be removed with a little soapy water. Generally however, it needs to be removed with a Magic Eraser. Wet the eraser and the piece. Do a little scrubbing and it should be gone!
Grease Stains
One of the other very common stains on Pyrex is baked on grease. It usually appears in dots like this and is also usually found on the handles. A little scrubbing with a Magic Eraser can help, but often is not enough. I usually attack these stains by soaking the piece in hot water + baking soda. Soak for an hour or two depending on how much grease there is. Then use a Scotch-brite pad and a little soap to scrub away the grease. I have found the Corningware Cleaner and Dawn Powder Dissolver are helpful with these stains as well. Sometimes the stain will get into the grooves and can be scraped out with a toothpick or pin.
Metal Marks
One of the hardest stains to remove are these gray streaky stains. They are metal marks. The best product to remove them is Bar Keeper's Friend and Corningwear Cleaner. Generally, Bar Keeper's Friend will remove them completely, but will also remove the shine, which you don't want. I only use Bar Keeper's friend on white pieces and only leave it on for a few seconds before scrubbing and rinsing it off. Sprinkle it on your sponge or scrubber and not directly on the Pyrex. Be VERY careful while using it because it is pretty abrasive and can damage pieces. I use this as a very last resort. The Corningwear Cleaner can remove these stains but will also remove a bit of shine although not nearly as much as the Bar Keeper's Friend. Just be careful when using either product!
Oven Stains
The only stain that has completely stumped me so far are these pesky stains. I am still a little unsure what the stain is, but I have only seen it on baking dishes so far, so I must conclude that it is some kind of oven stain. I have been told that oven cleaner can be used on these but I have not had luck with that yet. The oven cleaner I have was purchased at the dollar store, so that might be why I haven't had any luck! A woman at a flea market last weekend suggested I try the cleaner for glass stovetops but I have yet to try this out!
Scratches
Another thing to look out for that is not a stain is scratches in the color. When shopping, a simple way to check for this is to hold a piece up to the light. The scratches will let light through and you can easily see them. These cannot be removed in any way.
Adhesive
Goo-gone and rubbing alcohol can be helpful when getting off pesky price stickers! Another thing you may run into while shopping for pieces is Pyrex that has had it's lid taped together with packing tape. This is especially annoying for collectors as it can take off the pattern if you aren't careful! I found this out the hard way! In order to safely remove the tape I suggest (using rubber gloves) to pull up a tiny bit of the tape, and then let very hot water run on it and slowly pull it off. The water seeps under the tape quite well and allows it to come off much easier. This method has worked very well for me since my original debacle with packing tape!
One more thing to mention is fading! Color fading and loss of shine in general cannot be fixed, although some have had luck in restoring shine using oils. I however have not! If a piece is faded from age or dishwasher use, there is pretty much nothing that you can do!
As you are out thrifting and collect more pieces, you will learn how to recognize stains and know what you can get off and what you can't.
If anyone has any other tips or tricks on cleaning Pyrex please do share in the comments and I'll add them to this post! Hope this was helpful! As always, click over to the Pyrex Love website for lots of Pyrex information! Next week's post will be about general care!
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
This is going to be a pretty short post, as I am not very knowledgeable about this topic! Today we are going to briefly discuss non-U.S. Pyrex. There was a fair amount of Pyrex made in the U.K. which is called J.A.J. Pyrex. The other type of Pyrex we will discuss was made in Australia and it is referred to as Agee Pyrex. I have little information on either of these types of Pyrex, being in the U.S., but will attempt to point you in the right direction to if you're interested in learning more!
JAJ can sometimes be found in the United States, because it seems a lot more of it was produced than Agee. I have not yet come across any (to my knowledge!) but the patterns are certainly different than the standard U.S. patterns. They also come in different shapes. There are a few pieces of JAJ that are similar to U.S. patterns. There is a set of teal Gooseberry cinderella bowls, and a pink snowflake divided dish. A simple search for "JAJ Pyrex" on flickr will lead you to flickr members who own some JAJ. The above image is a scan of a JAJ catalog that Mackem 54 scanned in. Check out their set of JAJ photos, very cool!
These bowls are a beautiful example of Agee Pyrex. I literally know nothing about this type of Pyrex! The shapes and sizes again seem to be different form the U.S. patterns. It also seems safe to say that at least some of the patterns used graduated color, which is quite nice! I'd love to get my hands on a few of these bowls one day! :) The above photo belongs to lottielulu. Check out her stream for more great images!
Finally, I'm going to go ahead and mention clear pyrex, mostly because I don't know where else to write about it! Clear glass Pyrex bakeware was first produced in 1915. As I'm sure you all know, Pyrex still produced clear glass bakeware today! For a great history on Pyrex check out the Pyrex website and Pyrexlove for more information!
Next we're going to start getting into some of the more fun stuff! We are done talking about patterns/sizes/shapes, and will be moving on to some practical information about caring for your pyrex! In the meantime, are there any questions that you all have so far? Please post your questions in the comments and I'll round them up and respond to them in an extra post (since I was so late last week!) between now and next week!
JAJ can sometimes be found in the United States, because it seems a lot more of it was produced than Agee. I have not yet come across any (to my knowledge!) but the patterns are certainly different than the standard U.S. patterns. They also come in different shapes. There are a few pieces of JAJ that are similar to U.S. patterns. There is a set of teal Gooseberry cinderella bowls, and a pink snowflake divided dish. A simple search for "JAJ Pyrex" on flickr will lead you to flickr members who own some JAJ. The above image is a scan of a JAJ catalog that Mackem 54 scanned in. Check out their set of JAJ photos, very cool!
These bowls are a beautiful example of Agee Pyrex. I literally know nothing about this type of Pyrex! The shapes and sizes again seem to be different form the U.S. patterns. It also seems safe to say that at least some of the patterns used graduated color, which is quite nice! I'd love to get my hands on a few of these bowls one day! :) The above photo belongs to lottielulu. Check out her stream for more great images!
Finally, I'm going to go ahead and mention clear pyrex, mostly because I don't know where else to write about it! Clear glass Pyrex bakeware was first produced in 1915. As I'm sure you all know, Pyrex still produced clear glass bakeware today! For a great history on Pyrex check out the Pyrex website and Pyrexlove for more information!
Next we're going to start getting into some of the more fun stuff! We are done talking about patterns/sizes/shapes, and will be moving on to some practical information about caring for your pyrex! In the meantime, are there any questions that you all have so far? Please post your questions in the comments and I'll round them up and respond to them in an extra post (since I was so late last week!) between now and next week!
Saturday, May 8, 2010
I apologize for how terribly late this week's Pyrex Series post is! With finals and school ending I bit off more than I could chew! But enough worrying about that, let's get on to the post! This week's post is about solids! There are many patterns that include solids along with printed pieces, but we are just going to focus on the groupings of pieces that are all solids.
Almost all the round 024 covered casseroles are solid colors. There are some promotional 024s that are patterned like Blowing Leaves and Berries. There are many many solid colored round covered casseroles! My favorite solid colored pieces are the Turquoise pieces! There are mixing bowls, refrigerator dishes, baking dishes, chip and dip set, and round covered casseroles in turquoise. In general it is a pricey color because it's such an iconic color from the 50s & 60s plus, it's beautiful!
Pink is another one of the more expensive solids. It's a delicious color of pink and along with the turquoise, many people who don't collect pyrex are picking up these pieces specifically for their color. I can't blame them! There are mixing bowls, refrigerator dishes, and baking dishes in this shade of pink. There are two sets of Americana mixing bowls. They feature solid colored bowls with a wide white rim around the top. They are 4 pieces sets. Both of these photos are from my good flickr friend Twin72! I love her set of pink mixing bowls!
There are many different solid colored Pyrex baking and utility dishes. There were three piece sets that featured the colors from a pattern (like Daisy) that included a large lasagna pan, square pan, and loaf pan. In addition there are utility dishes (2 rectangular dishes, square, loaf, cake pan, pie plate) that came in flamingo pink, yellow, lime, and turquoise. (Please correct me if I missed any!) There are also two shades of Desert Dawn that came in these sizes. Desert Dawn Pink and Yellow are solid colored but have kind of a freckled look.
The first colored pieces of Pyrex were the primary colored pieces. There is a primary color mixing bowl set, and a primary color refrigerator set. The bowls are blue, red, green, and yellow. The refrigerator set has a yellow, blue, and two red pieces. There are a few pieces out there that were simply plain white called Opal. A mixing bowl set was produced as well as a few refrigerator dishes. Thanks to Vonlipi for correcting me on Opal! :)
Finally there are the Hostess sets that we talked about a few weeks ago that came in solid colors. Red and yellow. There is also a turquoise chip and dip set that were the same shape. And of course there are some promotional dishes that were solid colored. This Heinz promotional utility dish is a beautiful teal color.
As always, head on over to the Pyrex Love website for loads more information! This series is merely the reader's digest of Pyrex information!
Almost all the round 024 covered casseroles are solid colors. There are some promotional 024s that are patterned like Blowing Leaves and Berries. There are many many solid colored round covered casseroles! My favorite solid colored pieces are the Turquoise pieces! There are mixing bowls, refrigerator dishes, baking dishes, chip and dip set, and round covered casseroles in turquoise. In general it is a pricey color because it's such an iconic color from the 50s & 60s plus, it's beautiful!
Pink is another one of the more expensive solids. It's a delicious color of pink and along with the turquoise, many people who don't collect pyrex are picking up these pieces specifically for their color. I can't blame them! There are mixing bowls, refrigerator dishes, and baking dishes in this shade of pink. There are two sets of Americana mixing bowls. They feature solid colored bowls with a wide white rim around the top. They are 4 pieces sets. Both of these photos are from my good flickr friend Twin72! I love her set of pink mixing bowls!
There are many different solid colored Pyrex baking and utility dishes. There were three piece sets that featured the colors from a pattern (like Daisy) that included a large lasagna pan, square pan, and loaf pan. In addition there are utility dishes (2 rectangular dishes, square, loaf, cake pan, pie plate) that came in flamingo pink, yellow, lime, and turquoise. (Please correct me if I missed any!) There are also two shades of Desert Dawn that came in these sizes. Desert Dawn Pink and Yellow are solid colored but have kind of a freckled look.
The first colored pieces of Pyrex were the primary colored pieces. There is a primary color mixing bowl set, and a primary color refrigerator set. The bowls are blue, red, green, and yellow. The refrigerator set has a yellow, blue, and two red pieces. There are a few pieces out there that were simply plain white called Opal. A mixing bowl set was produced as well as a few refrigerator dishes. Thanks to Vonlipi for correcting me on Opal! :)
Finally there are the Hostess sets that we talked about a few weeks ago that came in solid colors. Red and yellow. There is also a turquoise chip and dip set that were the same shape. And of course there are some promotional dishes that were solid colored. This Heinz promotional utility dish is a beautiful teal color.
As always, head on over to the Pyrex Love website for loads more information! This series is merely the reader's digest of Pyrex information!
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
I have been procrastinating writing this post because Promotional pieces are the most difficult to understand. So instead of trying to talk about every different promotional piece that we know exists, we'll cover some of the basics!
There are a few patterns that did not have full sets of pieces like the common patterns but had multiple items. These are Pink Daisy and Snowflake. Both patterns were used on Space Savers, Oval Casseroles, Divided Dishes, and Open Bakers. The Pink Daisy are all the same but the Snowflake included white on turquoise, turquoise on white, white on black, and even black on yellow.
There are numerous promotionals in the round casserole size. This Red Hearts Casserole is a 473 and the Zodiac Casserole is a 475. The Red Hearts Casserole is one of my favorites!
One of the most popular sizes that promotional items came in is the 043 Oval Casserole size. As I talked about last week, it is my favorite size! There are so many patterns made in it and they don't take up much space! There were also some promotional patterns in the larger 045 size as well. The casseroles on the left are Daisy, Pink Stems and Tulip. The casserole on the right is Sage Scroll.
There were a few different chip and dip sets made, all of which are promotional items. This Balloons set, owned by Twin72 is one of my favorites! Love that color! There are also a few bowls in promotional patterns, like this Medallion Bowl.
There are quite a few promotional divided dishes. This is the Barbed Wire Divided dish. The Terra pattern isn't exactly a promotional pattern, but it wasn't made in many pieces. There are some casseroles, handleless mugs and mixing bowls. It is difficult to find them in good condition.
Some promotional pieces are actually made in regular patterns. This promotional pattern is part of the Friendship line. There are also promotional Butterprint and Gooseberry patterns. Finally, one of the most coveted promotional sets, the New Dots Mixing Bowl Set. This set belongs to _sirkus_ over on Flickr. This is easily one of the most expensive sets!
For much much more information on Pyrex and especially on promotional items, head on over to the Pyrex Love website. :)
There are a few patterns that did not have full sets of pieces like the common patterns but had multiple items. These are Pink Daisy and Snowflake. Both patterns were used on Space Savers, Oval Casseroles, Divided Dishes, and Open Bakers. The Pink Daisy are all the same but the Snowflake included white on turquoise, turquoise on white, white on black, and even black on yellow.
There are numerous promotionals in the round casserole size. This Red Hearts Casserole is a 473 and the Zodiac Casserole is a 475. The Red Hearts Casserole is one of my favorites!
One of the most popular sizes that promotional items came in is the 043 Oval Casserole size. As I talked about last week, it is my favorite size! There are so many patterns made in it and they don't take up much space! There were also some promotional patterns in the larger 045 size as well. The casseroles on the left are Daisy, Pink Stems and Tulip. The casserole on the right is Sage Scroll.
There were a few different chip and dip sets made, all of which are promotional items. This Balloons set, owned by Twin72 is one of my favorites! Love that color! There are also a few bowls in promotional patterns, like this Medallion Bowl.
There are quite a few promotional divided dishes. This is the Barbed Wire Divided dish. The Terra pattern isn't exactly a promotional pattern, but it wasn't made in many pieces. There are some casseroles, handleless mugs and mixing bowls. It is difficult to find them in good condition.
Some promotional pieces are actually made in regular patterns. This promotional pattern is part of the Friendship line. There are also promotional Butterprint and Gooseberry patterns. Finally, one of the most coveted promotional sets, the New Dots Mixing Bowl Set. This set belongs to _sirkus_ over on Flickr. This is easily one of the most expensive sets!
For much much more information on Pyrex and especially on promotional items, head on over to the Pyrex Love website. :)
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
The next few weeks of The Pyrex Series is going to deal with patterns. This week's focus is on "common" patterns. I say common reluctantly because not all of these patterns are necessarily all easy to find. They are however all pretty standard in the sizes they came in and were not promotional so were made in decent quantity.
There were two different versions of the Butterfly Gold Pattern. The first version is much more common than the second, and one of if not the most common pattern produced. The difference between the two is a slight difference in color and the actual design is slightly different.
Spring Blossom Green is another one of the most common patterns. Both Spring Blossom Green and Butterfly Gold had lines or Corelle dishes that coordinated, making them extra popular. There are two versions of Spring Blossom Green. The first is the most common. The second has a lighter color of green on some of the pieces and a different design.
Autumn Harvest and Woodland were both produced near the end of vintage Pyrex production. Both are considered somewhat newer patterns. Autumn Harvest has red and orange pieces while Woodland has two different shades of brown. Both often have "safe for the microwave" stamps on them.
Colonial Mist and Early American are both fairly common patterns. Early American has gold details on some of the pieces.
Snowflake Blue is the only "common" pattern that I have never owned a piece of! This photo is from my good friend Twin72 on Flickr! I think this is simply by chance however, plus it's not really my style! I have to limit myself a little or I'll run out of room! Both patterns are generally considered pretty common.
As with the majority of the patterns, both Gooseberry and Butterprint have many pieces that have alternating colors. There are some promotional pieces of Butterprint along with the standard items. I am pretty sure that neither Butterprint nor Gooseberry has oval casseroles.
Daisy and Verde both are a little different. Daisy has pieces with opal lids as well as soild colored mixing bowls and another pattern on the cinderella bowls. Verde also has opal patterned lids along with solid casseroles, mixing bowls, and refrigerator dishes.
Both Horizon Blue and Friendship have solid colored pieces intermixed with the pattern pieces. Friendship can be somewhat hard to find because it is a popular pattern.
Town & Country and Square Flowers have solids mixed with patterned pieces as well. This can often make it hard to determine which set a solid pieces comes from.
Finally, there is Forest Fancies and old Orchard. Forest Fancies as far as I know, is all the same color/pattern, the speckled brown. The Old Orchard has a few solid pieces in brown by the majority of the pieces are orange.
For much much more information on these patterns and many of the promotional patterns and pieces, head over to the Pyrex Love website!
What is everyone's favorite pattern?
There were two different versions of the Butterfly Gold Pattern. The first version is much more common than the second, and one of if not the most common pattern produced. The difference between the two is a slight difference in color and the actual design is slightly different.
Spring Blossom Green is another one of the most common patterns. Both Spring Blossom Green and Butterfly Gold had lines or Corelle dishes that coordinated, making them extra popular. There are two versions of Spring Blossom Green. The first is the most common. The second has a lighter color of green on some of the pieces and a different design.
Autumn Harvest and Woodland were both produced near the end of vintage Pyrex production. Both are considered somewhat newer patterns. Autumn Harvest has red and orange pieces while Woodland has two different shades of brown. Both often have "safe for the microwave" stamps on them.
Colonial Mist and Early American are both fairly common patterns. Early American has gold details on some of the pieces.
Snowflake Blue is the only "common" pattern that I have never owned a piece of! This photo is from my good friend Twin72 on Flickr! I think this is simply by chance however, plus it's not really my style! I have to limit myself a little or I'll run out of room! Both patterns are generally considered pretty common.
As with the majority of the patterns, both Gooseberry and Butterprint have many pieces that have alternating colors. There are some promotional pieces of Butterprint along with the standard items. I am pretty sure that neither Butterprint nor Gooseberry has oval casseroles.
Daisy and Verde both are a little different. Daisy has pieces with opal lids as well as soild colored mixing bowls and another pattern on the cinderella bowls. Verde also has opal patterned lids along with solid casseroles, mixing bowls, and refrigerator dishes.
Both Horizon Blue and Friendship have solid colored pieces intermixed with the pattern pieces. Friendship can be somewhat hard to find because it is a popular pattern.
Town & Country and Square Flowers have solids mixed with patterned pieces as well. This can often make it hard to determine which set a solid pieces comes from.
Finally, there is Forest Fancies and old Orchard. Forest Fancies as far as I know, is all the same color/pattern, the speckled brown. The Old Orchard has a few solid pieces in brown by the majority of the pieces are orange.
For much much more information on these patterns and many of the promotional patterns and pieces, head over to the Pyrex Love website!
What is everyone's favorite pattern?
Sunday, April 18, 2010
I had a really hard time deciding what my favorite size dish is! It seems to change all the time. For now, the 043 Oval Casserole dishes are my favorite. There were many promotional dishes made in this size, many of which are my favorite!
This is my number one, most favorite piece of Pyrex. I love the beautiful pink color and the white design reminds me of Orla Kiely. I received this beauty in a trade a few months ago and I just love it! This piece is often referred to as Stems.
I love the modern pattern on this one. This casserole is also a promotional casserole referred to as Tulip. I love the bright candy color of this one!
This piece is dear to my heart! Apart from being bright and cheery it has sentimental value as well. My Mom bought this piece for her sister as a wedding present. When I started collecting, by Aunt gave it to me! :)
There weren't many pieces made in the Pink Daisy pattern but the oval casserole is one of them! I just can't resist the pink!
Another floral themed casserole! I love how much the black tulips pop on the white and it's just another fun, modern design!
Part of the reason I love this size is because of the wonderful patterns for this size. However, it is also a very handy size! It's perfect when you're only cooking for one or two! They also stack and store really nicely. If you turn the lid upside down, you can easily place another one on top of it! :)
What is your favorite size of Pyrex?
This is my number one, most favorite piece of Pyrex. I love the beautiful pink color and the white design reminds me of Orla Kiely. I received this beauty in a trade a few months ago and I just love it! This piece is often referred to as Stems.
I love the modern pattern on this one. This casserole is also a promotional casserole referred to as Tulip. I love the bright candy color of this one!
This piece is dear to my heart! Apart from being bright and cheery it has sentimental value as well. My Mom bought this piece for her sister as a wedding present. When I started collecting, by Aunt gave it to me! :)
There weren't many pieces made in the Pink Daisy pattern but the oval casserole is one of them! I just can't resist the pink!
Another floral themed casserole! I love how much the black tulips pop on the white and it's just another fun, modern design!
Part of the reason I love this size is because of the wonderful patterns for this size. However, it is also a very handy size! It's perfect when you're only cooking for one or two! They also stack and store really nicely. If you turn the lid upside down, you can easily place another one on top of it! :)
What is your favorite size of Pyrex?
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Today we are going to be outlining the numbering and sizing systems of Pyrex. I've tried to include photos along with each of the pieces! All Pyrex is stamped on the bottom of the dish with this kind of information. It will say Pyrex and have the number and size stamped with it as well.
There are two different types of mixing bowls. The first type is the regular Mixing Bowls. They are numbered as follows: 401 (1.5 pt), 402 (1.5 qt), 403 (2.5 qt), 404 (4 qt). The second type of mixing bowls are the Cinderella Mixing Bowls. These have handles and pour spouts on the sides. They are numbered as follows: 441 (1.5 pt), 442 (1.5 qt), 443 (2.5 qt), 444 (4 qt).
The Bake Serve and Store casseroles are very popular. They are numbered as follows: 471 (1 pt), 472 (1.5 pt), 473 (1 qt). Each of the three casseroles in this set have the same size lid.
The Round Casseroles are similar to the Bake Serve and Store casseroles but they get bigger in size. The smallest size is the same as the largest Bake Serve ad Store casserole. They are numbered as follows: 473 (1 qt), 474 (1.5 qt), 475 (2 qt). Each of these casseroles requires a different size lid.
Refrigerator sets are made up of 4 different dishes and 4 lids. There is one base piece, one rectangular piece, and two smaller pieces. They are numbered as follows: 501 (1.5 c) (You need two of these for a complete set!), 502 (1.5 pt), 503 (1.5 qt).
There are a lot of promotional pieces made in the Oval Casserole size, especially in the smaller size. They are numbered as follows: 043/943 (1.5 qt), 045/945 (2.5 qt).
The Oval Divided dishes are similar in shape to the Oval Casserole but shallow and divided. They are numbered as follows: 963 (1.5 qt). There are also Open Bakers which are the same shape as the Divided dishes by without the divide. They are numbered as follows: 053 (1.5 qt).
There are a variety of different Utility Dishes in a range of colors. They are numbered as follows: 231 (1.5 qt), 232 (2 qt).
In addition to the Utility Dishes, there are a number of Baking Dishes. There is an 8x8 Square Baking Dish numbered 922 (8x8x2), a 13x9 Lasagna Pan numbered 933 (3 qt), and a Loaf Pan numbered 913 (1.5 qt). These come in solid colors and in patterns.
Space Savers were made in a few patterns and these have lids that fit them. They are numbered as follows: 548 (1.25 qt), 575 (2 qt).
The Round Covered Casseroles were produced in a wide range of colors and promotional patterns. They look a lot like bowls and are often found without lids which are clear. They are numbered as follows: 024 (2 qt), 023 (1.5 qt). There are Individual Round Covered Casseroles as well which are numbered 080 (8 oz).
There were two Hostess Sets produced, an Oven & Table Set and a Casserole & Table Set. The only real differences in these sets were the sizes. The Oven & Table Set is numbered as follows: 525 (2.5 qt), 410 (12 oz) 525-C (lid). The Casserole & Table Set is numbered as follows: 515 (1.5 qt), 407 (7 oz), 515-C (lid). These sets often came in Red, Yellow, and Turquoise.
Finally, there are Cake Pans and Pie Plates. The Cake Pan is 8.25" and numbered 221 (8.25"). The Pie Plate is 8.5" and numbered 209 (8.5").
There are a few pieces that I've left off, but these are the main sizes! Don't forget, all Pyrex is labeled Pyrex!
Check out the Pyrex Love website for more detailed information as well as tons of other useful Pyrex info! :)
There are two different types of mixing bowls. The first type is the regular Mixing Bowls. They are numbered as follows: 401 (1.5 pt), 402 (1.5 qt), 403 (2.5 qt), 404 (4 qt). The second type of mixing bowls are the Cinderella Mixing Bowls. These have handles and pour spouts on the sides. They are numbered as follows: 441 (1.5 pt), 442 (1.5 qt), 443 (2.5 qt), 444 (4 qt).
The Bake Serve and Store casseroles are very popular. They are numbered as follows: 471 (1 pt), 472 (1.5 pt), 473 (1 qt). Each of the three casseroles in this set have the same size lid.
The Round Casseroles are similar to the Bake Serve and Store casseroles but they get bigger in size. The smallest size is the same as the largest Bake Serve ad Store casserole. They are numbered as follows: 473 (1 qt), 474 (1.5 qt), 475 (2 qt). Each of these casseroles requires a different size lid.
Refrigerator sets are made up of 4 different dishes and 4 lids. There is one base piece, one rectangular piece, and two smaller pieces. They are numbered as follows: 501 (1.5 c) (You need two of these for a complete set!), 502 (1.5 pt), 503 (1.5 qt).
There are a lot of promotional pieces made in the Oval Casserole size, especially in the smaller size. They are numbered as follows: 043/943 (1.5 qt), 045/945 (2.5 qt).
The Oval Divided dishes are similar in shape to the Oval Casserole but shallow and divided. They are numbered as follows: 963 (1.5 qt). There are also Open Bakers which are the same shape as the Divided dishes by without the divide. They are numbered as follows: 053 (1.5 qt).
There are a variety of different Utility Dishes in a range of colors. They are numbered as follows: 231 (1.5 qt), 232 (2 qt).
In addition to the Utility Dishes, there are a number of Baking Dishes. There is an 8x8 Square Baking Dish numbered 922 (8x8x2), a 13x9 Lasagna Pan numbered 933 (3 qt), and a Loaf Pan numbered 913 (1.5 qt). These come in solid colors and in patterns.
Space Savers were made in a few patterns and these have lids that fit them. They are numbered as follows: 548 (1.25 qt), 575 (2 qt).
The Round Covered Casseroles were produced in a wide range of colors and promotional patterns. They look a lot like bowls and are often found without lids which are clear. They are numbered as follows: 024 (2 qt), 023 (1.5 qt). There are Individual Round Covered Casseroles as well which are numbered 080 (8 oz).
There were two Hostess Sets produced, an Oven & Table Set and a Casserole & Table Set. The only real differences in these sets were the sizes. The Oven & Table Set is numbered as follows: 525 (2.5 qt), 410 (12 oz) 525-C (lid). The Casserole & Table Set is numbered as follows: 515 (1.5 qt), 407 (7 oz), 515-C (lid). These sets often came in Red, Yellow, and Turquoise.
Finally, there are Cake Pans and Pie Plates. The Cake Pan is 8.25" and numbered 221 (8.25"). The Pie Plate is 8.5" and numbered 209 (8.5").
There are a few pieces that I've left off, but these are the main sizes! Don't forget, all Pyrex is labeled Pyrex!
Check out the Pyrex Love website for more detailed information as well as tons of other useful Pyrex info! :)
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