Simons Maison
Artistic Blue Ramekin
4.5/5 (2)
CA$10.00CAD
In Stock
This porcelain ramekin measures 3.25 inches in diameter and 1.25 inches tall, featuring a hand-applied reactive glaze with a speckled blue finish and a contrasting brown rim. It is designed for cooking or serving single portions and is dishwasher and microwave safe. Each piece is unique due to the hand-glazing process, so slight variations from the photo are expected; matching pieces are sold separately.
- Color
- Blue
- Material
- Porcelain with a lustrous finish
- Style
- handmade, artisan
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Cookware & Bakeware > Bakeware > Ramekins & Souffle Dishes
Color
Teal
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
A handcrafted porcelain ramekin with reactive glaze and contrasting edging, perfect for single servings.
Dishwasher and microwave safe; hand-applied reactive glaze; contrasting edging; lustrous finish.
- Color
- Blue · blue
- Material
- Porcelain with a lustrous finish
- Style
- handmade, artisan
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 3.25x3.25x1.25 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Cookware & Bakeware > Bakeware > Ramekins & Souffle Dishes
Additional Attributes
- unique charm
- perfect for cooking or serving single portions
- contrasting edging
- lustrous finish
- reactive glaze
- hand-applied
- dishwasher safe
- microwave safe
- matching pieces sold separately
Product Insights
The Artistic Blue Ramekin from Simons Maison offers a hand-applied reactive glaze that creates a unique, lustrous surface on every piece, with a brown rim that resists chipping. At $10, it provides artisan quality at an everyday price. This ramekin is perfect for microwave dishes like lava cake or scrambled eggs, chilled desserts like panna cotta, and serving dips thanks to its wide 3.25-inch opening. However, it is not oven safe—use only for microwave and chilled dishes. To preserve its finish, clean on the top rack with phosphate-free detergent.
Verified claims
- Uniqueness
- Hand-applied reactive glaze creates a unique, lustrous surface on every ramekin.
- Contrasting rim
- The brown rim is part of the reactive glaze and resists chipping.
- Care
- The lustrous finish is best preserved with top-rack, phosphate-free dishwashing.
- Value
- At C$10, this ramekin offers artisan reactive-glaze uniqueness at an everyday price.
- Dessert recipes
- Perfect for panna cotta, lava cake, and pot de crème.
- Breakfast
- Fits one egg and fillings for a microwave scramble.
- Serving and prep
- Wide 3.25-inch opening for dips, prepped ingredients, and serving.
- Oven safety
- Not oven safe; use only for microwave and chilled dishes.
- Recommended uses
- Best suited for microwave dishes, chilled desserts, and serving dips.
Product record
- Title
- Artistic Blue Ramekin
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 10 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Care for porcelain with a lustrous finish
- The contrasting edge, which the reactive glaze deposits along the rim, is not a separate paint but an integral part of the glaze; it resists chipping but can lose its crisp color differentiation if stacked without padding or scrubbed with harsh scrubbers after each use.
- The hand-applied reactive glaze produces a non-identical surface on every ramekin, with subtle variations in gloss and color pooling that give the 'Artistic Blue' its depth; that one-of-a-kind luminosity relies on the glaze's unmarred surface, which abrasives can scratch and cloud.
- While the ramekin is dishwasher safe, prolonged exposure to high-heat dry cycles and aggressive detergent enzymes can micro-etch the reactive glaze over time; using the top rack, a phosphate-free detergent, and air-dry keeps the lustrous finish looking freshly fired longer.
Recipes that fit this 5 oz ramekin
- The smooth porcelain finish and 1.25-inch depth allow unmolded panna cotta to release cleanly after chilling, and the 5 oz size creates a perfectly portioned dessert that fits on a small plate.
- The 5 oz volume is ideal for a single-serve microwave lava cake — the classic two-minute recipe — because it leaves just enough headroom for the batter to rise without overflowing, a common failure with smaller or shallower dishes.
- Traditional French pot de crème recipes call for individual 4- to 6-oz ramekins, making this 5 oz vessel a precise match for a stovetop custard that sets in the refrigerator and is served directly from the same dish.
- A single large egg plus chopped fillings fits exactly in this 5 oz ramekin for a microwave egg scramble that cooks evenly in under a minute, eliminating the need for a greased mug or extra pan.
- With a 3.25-inch opening, this ramekin offers a wide dipping area for hummus, salsa, or aioli, encouraging guests to scoop without scraping knuckles — a functional improvement over narrower sauce cups.
- The 5 oz capacity holds up to half a cup of pre-chopped herbs, minced garlic, or measured spices, making the ramekin a staple for home cooks who prep ingredients before cooking — and the stackable, uniform size keeps the counter organized.
What reactive glaze means for each piece
- The lustrous finish noted in the product description is a direct result of the reactive glaze's glass-phase variations, giving the ramekin a subtle, angle-dependent shimmer that flat glazes cannot replicate — it’s a tactile depth that reinforces the handcrafted, non-mechanical identity of the piece.
- Reactive glazes are a staple of studio pottery where uniqueness often commands a premium; at $10 CAD, this ramekin brings that same one-of-a-kind ethic to casual everyday dining, making it a low-cost entry point for heirloom-style tableware without the heirloom price tag.
- The glaze combines two factors that guarantee individuality: hand application introduces inherent inconsistency in thickness and distribution, while the reactive chemistry responds to slight differences during firing to create unpredictable color shifts, speckling, and edge effects — each ramekin is a unique expression of the process.
- Inside the kiln, metallic oxides in the reactive glaze interact with the atmosphere and temperature to produce flowing, variegated patterns; the resulting surface shows organic variations in the blue/teal hue, a speckled texture, and the contrasting edging noted by Simons Maison — all fixed permanent once the piece cools.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A small round ceramic ramekin with a blue speckled glaze, visible brown rim, and glossy finish; photographed from above at a slight angle showing the interior and exterior sidewall.
- Overall shapeLow, cylindrical bowl with straight vertical sidewall and a flat base visible at a slight top-down angle.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.70 · w 0.50 · h 0.16 (high) - Interior surfaceInterior glazed surface shows a blue speckled pattern with darker circular speckle marks arranged irregularly around the inner sidewall.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.72 · w 0.34 · h 0.10 (high) - Rim detailRounded rim finished with a narrower band of warm brown glazing that contrasts with the blue interior and exterior.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.71 · w 0.34 · h 0.04 (high) - Exterior finishExterior sidewall glazed in a mottled blue with subtle darker shading and occasional small speckled dots; surface appears glossy with reflected highlights.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.72 · w 0.50 · h 0.12 (high) - Surface conditionGlaze shows irregular handmade variation including slight texture and color pooling near the base and rim.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.72 · w 0.50 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
Product placed on a wooden plank surface with a neutral mottled wall background; soft directional lighting from upper left creates gentle shadow beneath the ramekin.
- Supporting surfaceTextured wooden table with horizontal planks and visible grain and knots occupying the lower two thirds of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.58 · w 1.00 · h 0.42 (high) - BackgroundNeutral, slightly mottled wall occupying the upper portion of the frame with smooth matte appearance.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.58 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from the upper left casts a subtle shadow to the lower right of the ramekin and produces small specular highlights on the glaze.
- Shot compositionCentered composition with ramekin placed near the lower center of the frame; image shows the product at a slight top-down angle.
Colors
speckled deep blue· interior glazemottled mid blue· exterior sidewallwarm brown· rim- Overall shapeLow, cylindrical bowl with straight vertical sidewall and a flat base visible at a slight top-down angle.
- 02
Product
Close-up view of the side and rim of a glazed ceramic ramekin resting on a wooden surface; visible features include a glossy brown rim, a mottled deep blue exterior glaze with small brown flecks, and a similarly mottled blue interior.
- Exterior wallCurved cylindrical exterior wall of a ceramic ramekin visible from the side with a mottled deep blue glaze and scattered small brown speckled spots; surface appears glossy with subtle texture variation.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.48 · w 0.78 · h 0.34 (high) - Rim detailRounded rim finished in a warm glossy brown that forms a narrow band around the top edge of the ramekin.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.42 · w 0.72 · h 0.08 (high) - Interior glazeInterior visible along the top edge shows a darker bluish glaze with mottled lighter blue and brown spotting, matching the exterior's articulated finish.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.30 · w 0.48 · h 0.16 (medium) - Foot / base visibleLow rounded base or foot ring is visible at the bottom edge, glazed in the same blue with a thin brown line above the base.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.72 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
Product photographed on a light wooden surface with warm, soft lighting and a neutral out-of-focus background; image is a close crop showing only part of the ramekin.
- Supporting surfaceLight-colored wooden tabletop with visible grain and a narrow groove running left-right under the ramekin.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.60 · w 1.00 · h 0.40 (high) - Shot compositionClose-up, shallow depth-of-field shot framing the right-front portion of the ramekin; top and left portions of the object are cropped by the image edges.
- BackgroundSmooth neutral background blurred by shallow depth of field, appearing warm gray-beige.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.42 (medium) - Lighting and reflectionSoft directional lighting from the left creates gentle highlights on the glossy glaze and mild shadowing to the right and below the ramekin.
Colors
mottled deep blue· exterior wallwarm glossy brown· rimmottled navy blue· interior#3C3C42- Exterior wallCurved cylindrical exterior wall of a ceramic ramekin visible from the side with a mottled deep blue glaze and scattered small brown speckled spots; surface appears glossy with subtle texture variation.
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Customer Reviews
2 total4.5
2 reviews · out of 5
Cute but tiny
★★★★★LYNN M.
Very nice. Will make a great little container to put my jewelry in at night.
Love it
★★★★★Sharon A.
Love it
Q&A
5 answered- Is the ramekin oven-safe? The description only mentions dishwasher and microwave safety.
- The product description only confirms it is dishwasher and microwave safe, not oven safe. We recommend not using it in the oven.
- What is the capacity in ounces or milliliters? Only diameter and height are given.
- The capacity is not listed, but based on the dimensions (8 cm diameter x 3 cm tall), it holds approximately 150 ml (about 5 oz). For an exact measurement, you can fill it with water and weigh it.
- Is the contrasting edging metallic (e.g., gold or platinum) and is it microwave-safe?
- The contrasting edging is not described as metallic, and since the ramekin is microwave safe, the edging is also microwave safe.
- Is the glaze lead-free and food-safe for acidic foods?
- The product does not explicitly state whether the glaze is lead-free or food-safe for acidic foods, but porcelain with a reactive glaze from reputable brands is generally considered food-safe. If you have specific concerns, we recommend contacting the manufacturer.
- Does the 'Artistic Blue' color correspond to the teal variant listed? The title says blue, but available colors are teal.
- The product is listed as 'Artistic Blue,' but the available color variant is 'Teal.' It appears that 'Artistic Blue' is the name for this teal color option.