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From the lens Collecting Melmac Dinnerware.

  • JGracey May 11, 2012 @ 4:08 pm | delete
    Nice! We used to have an old camping trailer that came loaded with all different colours of Melmac from the 60s. It was perfect for camping and my little kids couldn't break it. I don't remember seeing patterned Melmac from back then, but it was a useful product. Nice to see that not everyone has forgotten that stuff!
  • paperfacets Mar 29, 2012 @ 3:33 pm | delete
    Melmac is coming back. I just bought a set of bowls at Costco in stunning colors.
  • sdw59bluedog Oct 4, 2011 @ 8:12 am | delete
    I have a large set of red Kaye LaMoyne Ebonyte. I almost put it in the dumpster, then I saw the hand painted signatures. Then I did a computer search. How can I learn about its value?
    Susan
  • kab Sep 21, 2011 @ 3:27 pm | delete
    Wasn't Melmac Alf's home planet?
  • IraMency Aug 11, 2011 @ 6:44 am | delete
    Not sure if my comment was lost or just waiting, but wanted to say how much I love your lens and melmac and I have a free site dedicated to many makers of melamine with free melmac history! Please link it if you can it's at http://www.MelmacCentral.com or http://RetroChalet.blogspot.com you can get to it either way and do tell me what you think about it xoxoxo
  • IraMency Aug 11, 2011 @ 5:35 am | delete
    Hey I love your lens and have a whole site dedicated to the history of melmac dinnerware that's free! hope you will link it. http://www.MelmacCentral.com xoxox
  • Kimbesa Jul 6, 2011 @ 8:31 pm | delete
    I learned some new things about Melmac dinnerware....thanks!
  • nancycarol Jul 1, 2011 @ 2:15 pm | delete
    I have a Texas Ware bowl that was in my Mom's things after she passed. I use it as a bread bowl for rising dough. I also have a set of Melmac that has blue and pink roses on it, and several McDonald's plates that are Melmac. Very interesting lens I really enjoyed reading.
  • orchidimages Feb 1, 2011 @ 8:16 pm | delete
    Woe, this makes the second lens I've found on one of my favorite collectables.
  • joanv334 Jan 13, 2011 @ 7:00 am | delete
    Nice lens!
  • mcclainl Nov 13, 2010 @ 3:55 pm | delete
    Bonnie: I collect vintage kitchen and tableware. I love melmac-great lens!
  • Jewelsofawe Dec 27, 2009 @ 7:14 pm | delete
    Great stuff!
  • LakeMom Sep 3, 2009 @ 12:50 pm | delete
    Great lens Bonnie! Great ideas!
  • 24websurf Sep 2, 2009 @ 9:27 pm | delete
    I remember seeing these at my grandmothers! What a wonderful collection you have shown here!
  • Heather426 Aug 31, 2009 @ 2:09 pm | delete
    We had grey speckled melmac and my Mom loved it...no more breakage when we moved. I prefer ceramic and china now that the kids are gone. 5*
  • shajo Aug 30, 2009 @ 8:39 pm | delete
    Great lens! We used to have green melmac dishes when I was little, mom gave it up when she got her first set of correlle :)
  • Treasures-By-Brenda Jul 21, 2009 @ 7:41 am | delete
    You can buy new Melmac pieces, too.
    Nicely done & blessed!
  • BevsPaper Jun 30, 2009 @ 10:05 pm | delete
    Well, I just love this one! Can't get enough of those collectibles!
  • Jimmie Jun 19, 2009 @ 11:47 pm | delete
    I've never heard of Melmac; I always heard Melamine.
    My mother had (has) a serious hatred for plastic dishes -- that included Melamine. So it was not allowed in our home. I always hated being given a plastic dish as a child, and my daughter is the same way. Once she graduated from sippy cups, we went straight to ceramic/glass. No plastic for me either. Weird how your mom's preferences make such a huge impact on you, huh?
  • Retrobear Apr 9, 2009 @ 9:34 am | delete
    Raffiaware by Thermotemp is NOT Melmac... it's not even melamine. It's an early thermoplastic polyethelene
    which means is will MELT... not THERMOSETTING like Melamine which will char

    Melmac is American Cyanimids brand name for the melamine powder it sold to various manufacturers of Melamine dishes
  • kathieg1 Apr 4, 2009 @ 5:38 pm | delete
    I am looking for 6 vegetable serving bowls with the rooster pattern, since my 7 children have decided that they all want that only remaining bowl from their childhood. Anyone out there remember that pattern and still have any ot it? Probably mid to late 60's.
  • Margo_Arrowsmith Dec 13, 2008 @ 7:23 pm | delete
    After my grandmother's stroke Grandpa quit work to take care of her full time. A man who had never so much as taken a coffee cup to the sink suddenly was the full time house keeper. He made noodles from scratch, loved the vacuum that Mom and Dad bought him and was sooooo proud of his Melmac! Every time someone new came over he would take them to the kitchen and throw a plate on the floor, watching their faces as it didn't break. He was so good to Grandma, but would not heed to pleas to stop that practice that startled her so much. Until one day, he must have thrown extra hard, one broke and so did my grandfather's heart and face. Grandma, who loved him dearly, my have been secretly happy!

    ***** to you!
  • beachbum_gabby Dec 2, 2008 @ 9:10 pm | delete
    Nice infos about Melmac , you did a great job!
  • booklvr Nov 30, 2008 @ 1:36 am | delete
    Many a meal I ate out of a set of melmac. Thanks for the memory.
  • mulberry May 23, 2008 @ 6:39 pm | delete
    I remember this stuff..never knew what it was called...good info!
  • fanfreluche Jan 10, 2008 @ 11:15 am | delete
    I see the interest of collecting these, but I would prefer the ads!! There is a few very nice one you are showing. 5/5
  • GypsyPirate Sep 9, 2007 @ 11:51 am | delete
    Love this lens! Definitely brought back some memories!
  • Aug 8, 2007 @ 11:00 am | delete
    Cool lens - Is Melmac microwave safe?
  • CollectorsCottage Aug 6, 2007 @ 9:39 pm | delete
    Very interest lens - love the vintage ads and colorful pictures too! 5 stars, and I'm happy to add it to the Collector Clubs group.

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