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The difference between pottery and porcelainWhat to do after purchasing tablewareWhat to do before using dishesUse of microwave ovensHow to wash ceramic dishesSmells and Stains on PotteryCare of Pottery The difference between pottery and porcelain Pottery and porcelain have different properties and require different handling and care. Even within pottery, different surface finishes require different handling.Pottery (earthenware) is made from clay and is fired at a relatively low temperature of 1000-1300℃. It absorbs water and is a bit more brittle than porcelain. When tapped, it makes a muddy, dull sound. Pottery, even when glazed, has countless invisible holes on its (more…)

The following is a list of Japanese ceramic terminology that appear frequently in this dictionary, translated into English. We hope you find it useful. Aka-e → Overglaze red enamelsAnagama → Underground cellar kilnAnnam → Vietnam wareBakumatsu period → 1853-1868Soji → BisqueChokoku → SculptureChoza award → The award honors Ina Chozaburo, founder of LIXIL corpolation, and is a gateway to success for ceramic artists.Chusho → Abstract ceramicsDendo Rokuro → Wheel ThrowingEdo period → 1603-1868Funseisaki → Buncheong wareGama / kama → kilnGinsai → Silver paintingGosu → ZaffreGumi → GroupHakeme → Brush marksHatsugama → First fire work at the kiln in the yearHeisei (more…)

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