I use the shape as a container for my home-made ice cream. At first I was a little disappointed because chambers be slightly smaller than indicated (about 4.5 cc); However, the size of a cube about an ordinary ice ball, making it just right for 1 serving. The shape is naturally very little space and (if frozen) easy to stack, which of course is a bonus compared to precipitated frills with a small freezer. Yet look at the small ice "cake" with the rounded corners very attractive and can be removed easily topple individually especially - so it makes again and again pleasure to conjure up creative and tasty desserts. ;) Lack dishwasher I wash the forms by hand only, so I have no comparison for this purpose; for me anyway, the forms after repeated use just as good as in the beginning. - In short, I'm thrilled and would buy again at any time.