Pink Hearts 8½ inch Plate This 8½ inch plate is sponge printed with tiny hearts in soft shades of pink and matches the other plates and bowls in the Pink Hearts Collection . It’s the right size for a dessert or starter plate and the sturdy quality makes it perfect for everyday use.  Pink Hearts The simple, unpredictable printing of the spongeware technique is perfectly suited to the Pink Hearts pattern. Varying shades of pink result in a slightly varied density of pigment. The pattern itself is romantic and joyous, spreading love throughout the house! Not suitable for Microwave use. Not Oven safe. Dishwasher safe, however it is recommended to wash in lower temperature with liquid detergent to maintain appearance. Emma Bridgewater’s English earthenware is made by hand in her factory in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire in England. The spongeware patterns are decorated entirely by hand.