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Skilled pottery painters aren’t easy to come by

Remco Montagne Posted on September 16 2026

Our family business was recently featured in AD. The occasion was the 75th anniversary of Montagne Aardewerkfabriek/Dutchceramics. But the conversation also turned to a subject that is just as important for our future: finding skilled pottery painters.

een delftsblauw bord personaliseren voor de Sneekweek

Costumizing a delftplate for the Sneek sail week since 1949

Remco Montagne Posted on August 12 2026

Costumizing a delftplate for the annual Sneek sail week is a Frisian sail tradition and we have been costumizing our delfblue prize plates or shields for this event since 1949, and all consecutive plates are shown on a wall in the Sneek sail club.

gepersonaliseerde tegel voor TT Assen van 15cm

costumized Delft tiles for TT Assen in multicolor

Remco Montagne Posted on June 23 2026

Discover the story behind the TT Assen volunteer tile. A cherished tradition for more than 25 years, honouring the people who make the TT possible.

Delftsblauwe stroopwafelpot met eigen decor

Gouda Stroopwafel Jar for the Netherlands Marine Corps

Remco Montagne Posted on May 22 2026

Personalised Delft Blue stroopwafel jars produced for the Netherlands Marine Corps in our own pottery factory near Gouda.

The role of a plaster mold in ceramics

Remco Montagne Posted on October 07 2025

When making ceramics, everything starts with the mold. Anyone who thinks that every obj...

The process of making ceramic violins

Remco Montagne Posted on February 14 2025

The process of making ceramic violins What could be more beautiful than violin music? ...

Tips for maintaining Delftware

Remco Montagne Posted on November 05 2024

Delftware pottery is a beautiful part of Dutch heritage. With proper care, you can enjo...

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The history of Delft Blue pottery

Remco Montagne Posted on July 03 2024

Have you ever wondered how Delft Blue, the iconic Dutch pottery, came to be...

ceramic canal houses with the plastermold in which they were cast

Where to get delftblue canal houses?

Remco Montagne Posted on March 17 2024

Variations on the famous delftblue canal houses. All about customizing and shaping it into your specific own delft canal house.

History of Plateelbakkerij Schoonhoven since 1920

Remco Montagne Posted on March 13 2024

Schoonhoven Ceramics, founded in 1920 as Plateelbakkerij Schoonhoven, is a treasure tro...

Awards Conny van Rietschoten trophee

Remco Montagne Posted on August 26 2023

uitreiking zeiler van het jaar gala 2022, delftsblauwe prijs borden van Montagne Dutchceramics

An Army of delftblue giraffes

Remco Montagne Posted on October 01 2022

Our collection of ceramic animal figurines in delftstyle has now been expanded with a ...

Order your delftblue personalised plate

Remco Montagne Posted on August 20 2022

Dutchceramics is specialized in personalizing your own design delftplate, either as a single piece or in a series. A delftblue wallplate or in any other color. Made in our own Dutch pottery workshop in a very short time if needed.