All About Ceramics

By: Clyde Dennis

Ceramics come to be when different kinds of stone is ground into
a fine powder, then mixed with water until what results is a
paste like substance. This resulting paste is appropriately
formed and fired in a and oven called a kiln at very high
temperatures until the particles of stone melt and fuse together
to create a strong glass like substance.

Bone China is a very glass like, smooth, non-porous pottery.
It's made from bone ash, china stone and fine china clay or
kaolin. Bone china is light weight and thin, and is fired at
very high temperatures. You'll find that bone china patterns
tend to be more formal and despite it's delicate appearance
doesn't chip very easily. It has the distinction of being the
finest and most expensive dishware available.

Porcelain is another non-porous pottery. It's made from fine
kaolin and is fired at more 1250 degrees. porcelain is a
translucent, thin and light weight dishware that originated in
China. Though it appears quite delicate it's actually stronger
than stoneware. Price wise, porcelain is generally less
expensive than bone china and is available in casual and formal
patterns.

Another kind of ceramic is Stoneware. This is a dense kaolin,
fired between 1200 -1450 degrees to create a very porous
ceramic. It's neither translucent or heavy and chips more easily
than porcelain or bone china. Stoneware has a casual appearance
and is generally glazed in muted earth tones. It can have fine
detail or be rough and grainy. Stoneware is quite a bit more
affordable than porcelain or bone china.

Earthenware a coarse, porous pottery and fired at a low
temperature between 800-1000 degrees. Earthenware chips quite
easily and has a casual appearance. It formed by hand and is
often glazed in bright colors.

When considering care for your ceramics you should always follow
the manufacturer's instructions. Keeping in mind that direct
heat sources can and do cause rapid changes in temperature.
These changes can cause cracking. This aversion to heat means
you should never put your antique or any fine ceramics in the
dishwasher.

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