KERAMIC STUDIO 
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A HOLLAND BREAKFAST SET— CYCO CONNOR 
\\T HO could wish for a more cheerful breakfast table 
^ ▼ than one spread with a Holland breakfast set. To 
have the saucy little Hollanders, in bright Delft blue, greet 
one from cup, plate or bowl each morning would help start 
the day with a smile. The design is simple and has many 
advantages, not the least of which in war time is the in- 
exclusiveness of it. No gold is used and if properly man- 
aged the whole set can be finished in one firing. 
Care should be taken to have the china perfectly clean, 
and after wiping it off with turpentine draw in the design 
with a china pencil or trace it with the use of china trans- 
fer paper. Pure Delft blue is then applied evenly and rather 
thick, but not too thick, as it will peel off or blister in 
firing. A clearer edge is obtained by outlining the design 
with the point which has been diluted a little to make it 
flow better and then filling in with the thicker paint using 
a brush. 
The set consists of twelve plates in two sizes, six cups 
and saucers, six cereal bowls, two platters, salt and pepper 
shakers, six egg cups, a syrup jug, sugar bowl and two 
cream pitchers — a large one for milk and a small one for 
cream. Other pieces may be added at one's convenience. 
The set may be used for luncheon as well as for breakfast. 
The designs shown are actual size and can easily be 
fitted to any shape of china. 
