Top: A thin porcelain tile with etched design. Bottom: The same tile with a back light. By Stephanie Osser.
Glossary |
Translucency
A highly sought after property in porcelain, they are fired close enough to melting to pass considerable light. It can be very difficult to fire translucent ware without it warping. |
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Glossary |
Bone China
A ceramic whose priorities are translucency, whiteness, fired strength and resistance to thermal shock failure. |
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