The Dish Patch, Skytone, Suntone NewsletterPublished by Robbins Nest The Dish Patch Newsletter on the Homer Laughlin Skytone and Suntone shape written by Jo Cunningham and Darlene Nossaman.
Published by Robbins Nest
SKYTONE, SUNTONE Oct 2004 - Don Schreckengost, who was art director for Homer Laughlin, designed Skytone and Suntone on the Debutante shape. Suntone and Skytone was a smooth, sleek, no frills line and was introduced in 1950.
Mr. Schreckengost not only designed, but he also wrote the ads. In a 1954 ad, he describes Skytone, "A modern day shape used in soft light blue body, with white handles and knobs. A splendid day by day retail line. The coloring is in the body, and chipped ware shows the blue instead of a white as in colored glazes. It is very durable and economical."
Another ad, "American´s Newest Dinnerware Creation"
By blending subtle Sky-Blue color with the clays for permanence and uniformity, and accenting with snow-white handles for charm and elegance, Homer Laughlin presents SKYTONE, styled to enhance any table. Very modernity priced.
Not only was Skytone produced in solid blue, but also in decorated dinnerware. The first decaled ware was produced in October, 1953. Some decorations were HLS 180 Stardust, HLS 280 Twilight, HLS 205 Bluemont, HLS 230 Blue Mist, HLS 247 Narcissus, HLS 276 Morning Bloom, and Snowball. On June 8, 1950, the drawing number for the blue "Skytone" was 4289.
 Suntone was not awarded the high profile ad campaign that was given Skytone. It seemed to always remain in second place.
 The same process was used to produce Suntone as was Skytone, only brown color was added to the basic clay to produce the rich brown hues of Suntone. No known decorations were added to Suntone.
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