Buying Communionware can be very difficult, you will want to know about the different finishes, whether products are made in America, and which pieces go together. To help you we have created this buyers guide.
Artistic Churchware - Made in America
Buyers Guide for Artistic Churchware
The following buyers guide will help customers purchasing Artistic Churchware Products. All Artistic Churchware products are made in America to American FDA standards.
Standard Sized Communion Ware
Each communion tray holds 40 cups to serve 40 church members easily and conveniently. In this configuration the communion tray holds the wine/juice and a separate plate is used for the communion bread/wafers.
Whole Body Communion Tray
Exclusively patented by Artistic Churchware - our wholebody communion trays allow you to dispense both elements in a single pass. Available in Silvertone and Brasstone Aluminum only. This unit is stackable and stacks with artistic's existing trays. Bread plate is approximately 1/4" deep. Serves 32. Insert not sold separately.
Small Group Communion Ware
This small group communionware serves 22. Ideal for nursing homes, choirs and small chapels. Features Artistic's exclusive non-tarnish anodized aluminum. Non stacking communion tray and cover. Non stacking bread plate.
Artistic Churchware Finish Descriptions
Artistic Churchware comes in a variety of finishes. These are described below:
Polished Alumium
Has a mirror like luster and will provide years of service. All polished aluminum finishes will require occasional polishing. Ideal for churches with limited budgets as it provides a quality product at an excellent price.
Silvertone Aluminum
Has a permanent, polished finish due to an exclusive anodizing process and will never tarnish or fingerprint. - no need for gloves!
Brasstone Aluminum
has a permenent, polished finish due to an exclusive anozing process. It never requires polishing, will not tarnish or fingerprint - no need for gloves. The beautiful finish matches other brass appointments.
Bio-Khrome
radiates a unique, warm luster with an exclusive urethane finish that is solvent free and environmentally safe. An alternative to plated chrome, easy-care Bio-Khrome will not tarnish and is as durable as brass.
How To Order your Artistic Church Communionware
To Serve
Base(s)
Cover(s)
Tray(s)
Bread Plate(s)
Bread Plate Cover(s)
Stacking Bread Plate Base(s)
40
1
1
1
1*
-
-
80
1
1
2
2*
-
-
120
1
1
3
3
1
1
160
1
1
4
4
1
1
200
1
1
5
4
1
1
240
2
2
6
6
2
2
480
3
3
12
6
2
2
960
6
6
24
6
2
2
Note, * indicates to use a non stacking bread plate rather than a stacking bread plate.
Remembranceware By Broadman and Holman
Buyers Guide for Remembranceware by Broadman Church Supplies
The following buyers guide will help customers purchasing Broadman Church Supplies. All Broadman Churchware products are made from durable Stainless Steel and feature a five year warranty from the manufacturer.
RemembranceWare - Standard Sized Communion Ware
Each communion tray holds 40 cups to serve 40 church members easily and conveniently. In this configuration the communion tray holds the wine/juice and a separate plate is used for the communion bread/wafers.
Whole Body Communion Tray
For Whole Body Communion Tray (A Tray with the bread and the cups together, simply choose the relevant communion tray from above, and add the Bread Plate Insert from above. This will create a combination that serves 32 people in a single tray. You may also add an optional tray cover for hygiene if needed.
Frequently Asked Questions about Communion Ware
Country Of Origin
When buying communionware, Artistic Churchware is made in America, where as most other brands are made in the Peoples Republic of China. If the country of origin is important to you, then bare this in mind, especially with any purchases of plasticware.
Finishes
Generally the Artistic Churchware is made from Aluminum, and then made available in your choice of "slivertone" which is anodized alumunium, brasstone (brass plated), solid brass, silver plate and solid silver and Bio-Khrome.
If you are looking for stainless steel, then Remembranceware has a good product. This is by Broadman & Holman - a respected manufacturer of Churchware. Note that to the best of our knowledge there are no Stainless Steel communion ware products that are made in America. All stainless products are sourced from China.
Mixing and Matching
The normal rule of thumb is that you can not mix and match pieces between collections. For example, a Remembranceware stackable plate can not be used with an Artistic Churchware communion tray. If you are trying to expand an existing collection that you already have, or if you are buying with an eye towards making extra purches in the future, then you must stay within the same collection. Normally you can mix and match finishes, but thats going to look weird :-)
How Long Do Perishables Keep Fresh?
We say up to 90 days. We do not recommend buying wafers or juice sets for longer than 90 days. We've had churches request to purchase a years supply of elements, and that is a really bad idea. Shipping is so affordable, dont take a chance on your congregations' health just to save a couple of dollars in shipping. Order your supplies every 90 days and discard unused supplies. Please note, for security and health reasons we do not accept returns of perishables.
