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China Patterns

Putting Patterns on Porcelain

China patterns on porcelain china. Some, like decoupage, waterslide decals and air-dry paints like Delta Air-Dry PermEnamel are within the reach of any home crafter.

Other, chinal patterns  like dye sublimation printing, transfer printing and hand-glazing high-fired pottery require substantial investment in equipment and are best suited to well-capitalized businesses and artists’ cooperatives.

The two classic ways of putting china patterns onto porcelin are hand-painting and transfer printing, still exist today, hand painted china patterns have an individuality about them. In addition, there is a high-tech version of waterslide decals used commercially which consists of screen-printing decals with glazes and applying the china pattern decals to the porcelain. In each case, the pottery is high-fired before decorating with the china pattern to at least cone 6. [Cone is a measure of heat absorption resulting from heat applied over time. Cone 6 translates to between 2165 and 2269 degrees F (depending on how fast the kiln heats - or ramps - up).] Such high-firing produces the hard almost-translucent quality of genuine porcelain. Then the piece is decorated with a china pattern and lightly fired repeatedly to melt and fuse the glazes to the porcelain.

Incidentally, the term ‘porcelain’ has been applied more and more broadly as new techniques developed. Ask any potter to define ‘porcelain’ and he will likely give you the classic definition. To a potter, genuine porcelain is high-fired (cone 6 or higher) white clay that is at least somewhat translucent. It has a large proportion of kaolin clay, with the remainder being primarily feldspar and silica. This clay composition accounts for the pure white gleam of porcelain.

Artisans who paint china patterns on porcelain (rather than actually make it) refer to three grades of porcelain: hard-paste, soft-paste, and bone china. They all contain kaolin but only hard-paste has feldspar and silica and is high-fired. The high temperatures cause the body and the glaze to fuse. When hard-paste porcelain is broken, it is impossible to distinguish the body from the glaze.

Soft-paste porcelain adds ground glass or frit (material for glass that is not yet fused and vitrified) and is fired to between cone 01 and 1 (1999 to 2109 degrees F). Because soft-paste porcelain is fired at lower temperatures, it does not completely vitrify and remains slightly porous. When soft-paste porcelain is broken, you can distinguish a grainy body covered with a glassy layer of glaze.

Bone china has bone ash added to the kaolin and vitrifies (becomes glass-like) somewhere between cone 2 and cone 5 (2034 to 2205 F). Though not as hard as true porcelain, bone china is more durable than soft-paste porcelain. The bone ash greatly increases the translucence of the porcelain, and there china patterns.

Finally, go to a tile store and look at their ‘porcelain’ tiles. If you turn them over, you will see base clay ranging from white to brown to gray. The definition of ‘porcelain’ in the tile industry has nothing to do with the clay content or level of firing. Rather, tile manufacturers define as ‘porcelain’ any tile fired to the point where it absorbs less than 3% moisture.

http://www.theartfulcrafter.com/craft-ideas.html.About The Author by: Eileen Bergen Eileen Bergen was a teacher and later a vice president for a major financial institution. After being downsized, she has been running a successful craft business as well as The Artful Crafter website http://www.theartfulcrafter.com eileen@theartfulcrafter.com

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Bone China Mugs

Bone china mugs for tea and coffee made from the formula for a perfect Fine Bone China that was created in the later years of the 18th Century it was  single most significant development within the pottery industry – The resulting Fine Bone China had a delicate, creamy translucency combined with a brilliant whiteness, and within the pottery industry it led the way forward, inspiring new standards of artistry, skill and the renowned finish it has today. 

English Fine Bone China mugs made by the best pottery makers like Doulton, crown Derby and Spode are truly graceful and timeless mugs.  In use the world over, Bone China has become a highly sought after material. With many people collecting Bone China for tableware, it has become increasingly popular to also display bone china mugs within specialised cabinets for yourself and visitors to admire.

Bone China Mugs Are Ideal As Promotional Items
Bone China mugs have ancient heritage behind them, combine that with their universal popularity and these china mugs will make beautiful promotional items for your business.

Bone china mugs can be decorate with with just about any design there are a few methods around to do this decals and hand painting to name two.
Some Bone China mugs are used for promoting, properly handled they are used to catch attention and conveys designs in a very classic way.  Others are simply decorated to please the beholder, bone china mugs practical and used for generations and for many more to come.

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… pears, peaches, pineapples and apples all found in vibrant brilliant colors accented with a lovely gold tone ring on the rim of the mugs. This set of five China Mugs

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Fine China

The Secret Language Of Dinnerware

Fine China dinnerware is something that each home needs to have. It doesn’t matter if you are looking for something for yourself or for a gift (or maybe even both) but having the right selection is the key here. Because there are so many options out there in fine china dinnerware, you may find yourself a little confused and wondering just what you should choose. While it really is only up to you to choose what you like the best, there are a few things that you can and should consider before purchasing fine china dinnerware for your home.

Dinnerware Materials

Dinnerware is varied. There are a number of excellent types out there for you to choose from, though. Most dinnerware is made of one of several materials. The most expensive and highest in quality is porcelain. Other expensive qualities include china, bone china, EAPG, and Depression glass. You will find other materials used as well in the making of dinnerware including glass, stoneware, pottery, earthenware, plastic and ironstone. What is the difference? Quality, price and elegance are what the difference is in these types of dinnerware.

  Choosing Your Dinnerware

How do you choose the right dinnerware option for you or for your gift? There are several things to take into consideration here. For example, it is important to think about the quality of the piece. Purchasing something very nice, such as fine china, is a great option but if you plan to use the dinnerware daily with small children, not such a good idea! Nevertheless, the most important element in choosing the right dinnerware for your home is that you need to consider your tastes or that of the person it is being purchased for. Patterns, colors, and materials are all things to consider.

Consider the pattern of the room that it will be used in as well as the pattern of the furniture. Is there a better choice for color? Is there some pattern that you just love and must have? Do you enjoy a fine china piece or are you looking for something that isn’t going to cause a heart attack if it gets broken? Do you like lightweight dinnerware pieces or do you enjoy the heavier options. These are things that you can ask yourself. Or, you can simply browse what is available to choose from.

Fine China there are lots to choose from,  finding a wide selection of patterns, colors and schemes, for your fine china.  You will also find a wide selection of designers as well. Some of the very best may be a little costly, but it is well worth if for their workmanship. And, don’t forget that it is not all about plates, bowls and cups either. There are a number of pieces that can and should be purchased to provide the complete set of the fine china dinnerware selection. Fine china serving platters, soup bowls, glasses, salad dishes, cereal bowls and gravy bowls. There are platters of all sizes, salt and pepper shakers as well as coffee and tea pots that match the dinnerware selection! There is much to consider in fine china dinnerware.

By: Betty FletcherArticle Directory: http://www.articledashboard.comThis article was made possible by Betty Fletcher an editor for www.1dinnerware.info

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