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Thursday, February 5th, 2009What is Earthenware?
There are 2 basic definitions, depending on whom you go to for the information.
The history of ceramics would say:
Earthenware is a relatively soft, porous body that would not contain liquids without a glaze.
The ceramic and dinnerware industry would say:
Earthenware is any pottery body which, when fired, has a porosity of more than five [...]
What is dinnerware made of ? – or Dinnerware 101
Thursday, February 5th, 2009Almost all quality dinnerware produced today is made from either glass or ceramic coated with a glass like glaze.
Ceramic dinnerware (and ceramics in general) is usually divided into three common grades, and then subdivided within each grade.
The common grades of ceramic used for modern dinnerware and tableware are:
Earthenware
Stoneware
Porcelain
Each grade of ceramic is distinguished [...]
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