How to Prevent Mason Cash Bowls from Chipping and Cracking
By Mixing Bowls, Oven & Bakeware, Petware | Mason Cash | Published: 2026-10-15
Category: Tips & Care
Protect your Mason Cash mixing bowls from chips and cracks with a simple care routine covering washing, mixing, storage, and temperature changes.
Quick answer
Prevent chips and cracks by washing your Mason Cash bowls by hand, avoiding sudden temperature changes, and storing them with padding between bowls. Most damage happens during washing, stacking, or thermal shock rather than from normal mixing.
Why earthenware chips more easily than you expect
Mason Cash mixing bowls are made from chip-resistant earthenware, which is durable but still ceramic. The glaze protects the surface, but a hard knock against a sink edge, another bowl, or a stone countertop can chip the rim or crack the body. The patterned exterior also helps you grip the bowl during mixing, so the bowl is less likely to move and knock against something nearby. Knowing where the risks are lets you focus your care routine on the moments that matter most.
Washing without weakening the glaze
Hand wash in warm water with a mild dish soap and a soft sponge. Avoid abrasive scrubbers, steel wool, and harsh detergents, which can dull the glaze and leave it more vulnerable to staining and small chips. If food has dried on, let the bowl soak in warm water for a few minutes rather than scraping at it.
Mixing habits that protect the rim
Use wooden spoons, silicone spatulas, or whisks with rounded handles. Metal spoons and electric mixer beaters can strike the rim and cause small chips over time. Keep the bowl steady on a damp towel or non-slip mat so it does not slide into a hard surface while you work. The patterned exterior on Mason Cash bowls already provides extra grip, but a stable base adds another layer of protection.
Storage that avoids chips between bowls
Do not stack bowls directly on top of each other. Place a soft cloth, paper towel, or felt pad between each bowl to cushion the rims. If you stack them, put the heaviest bowl at the bottom and avoid twisting or sliding bowls apart, which can cause hairline cracks. Store in a cupboard where bowls are not likely to be knocked by other items.
Your step-by-step bowl care routine
- Wash by hand after every use: Fill the sink with warm water and mild soap. Wash the bowl with a soft sponge, then rinse and dry immediately with a towel. Common mistake: leaving the bowl to soak overnight or putting it in the dishwasher, which can weaken the glaze over time.
- Use the right mixing tools: Choose wooden spoons, silicone spatulas, or balloon whisks with rounded handles. Avoid metal utensils that can strike the rim. Checkpoint: if you can hear metal hitting the bowl, switch to a softer tool.
- Stabilize the bowl while mixing: Place a damp towel or non-slip mat under the bowl before you start. The patterned exterior helps you grip, but a stable base prevents sliding. Common mistake: mixing on a bare countertop, which lets the bowl slide into a hard edge.
- Avoid sudden temperature changes: Let the bowl come to room temperature before adding hot liquids or moving it from a cold cupboard to a hot oven area. Never pour boiling water directly into a cold bowl. Checkpoint: if the bowl feels very cold or very hot to the touch, wait a few minutes before using it.
- Store with padding between bowls: Stack bowls with a cloth, paper towel, or felt pad between each one. Do not twist or force bowls apart when unstacking. Common mistake: stacking bowls directly on top of each other, which can chip rims and cause hairline cracks.
- Inspect rims and glaze regularly: Run your finger around the rim and check for small chips or cracks. Retire any bowl with a deep crack, as it can weaken further with use. Next step: if you find a small chip on a bowl you still want to use, keep it for dry ingredients only and avoid direct heat.
Mason Cash bowls built for daily mixing
- Colour Mix S12 Powder Blue Mixing Bowl 29cm: Made from chip resistant earthenware, the mixing bowl counters the tendency to move during manual mixing and the patterned exterior helps grip the bowl. A bowl that stays put during mixing is less likely to slide into a hard edge, reducing the chance of chips and cracks.
- In The Forest S18 Owl Stone Mixing Bowl 26cm: The Mason Cash 26cm Owl Stone Mixing Bowl is perfect for cake mixes. Part of the Mason Cash In the Forest range this bowl is embossed with owl woodland scenes. The embossed exterior adds texture that can help you keep a firm hold, but it also means you should check the raised areas for trapped food when washing.
- Mason Cash 26cm Cane Mixing Bowl: The Mason Cash S18 (26cm) mixing bowl is perfect for cake mixes. The patterned exterior provides extra grip whilst mixing. The patterned exterior is a practical feature for stability, but it does not replace careful handling when washing and storing.
