Porcelain is a hard material, fine-grained, which is fired at a very high temperature. It's known for its delicate appearance and smooth texture. The clay that is used to make this type of pottery is kaolin clay. Kaolin clay is white in color and brittle in texture. It's very difficult to work with it since it doesn't hold or mold together well. It's very delicate; for instance, if you put too much pressure, it will crack or break. It requires more water to make the clay moist while shaping the clay since it dries up quickly. The clay also tends to shrink when you fire it. So, if you are new to making pottery, it's better to try your hands on earthenware and stoneware pottery before porcelain pottery. Check out the earthenware section to learn about the pottery-making process, with porcelain pottery, just make sure to use more water and don't put much pressure.
Porcelain is very elegant and aesthetically appealing. It's ideal for tableware and decorative items. Due to its complex process of pottery making, it tends to be costly. It has a glass-like finishing. It's very popular in East Asia. You can see several ancient and antique porcelain craftworks in museums; it's highly valued.
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