Category:Porcelain Artwork

Porcelain, a ceramic material made by heating raw materials to 1,200 °C (2,192 °F) and 1,400 °C (2,552 °F). Typically, clay in the form of kaolin is heated in a kiln. It is usually made form hard paste, soft paste or bone china. It is used to make figurines, tableware (plates, cups, saucers), kitchenware (salt and pepper shakers, butter dishes, serving bowls and platters), sanitary wares, decorative wares(figurines, vases, centerpieces), tiles (for the floor, bathroom, or kitchen). It is a good insulator and is used for electrical insulators. It is also used in dentistry to form false teeth, caps, crowns, and veneers.