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  1. ArticleA circular tableware made from recycled porcelainTo counter the amount of waste porcelain, Dutch designer Lotte Douwes developed a circular tableware collection in which she reuses ground up porcelain. One…
  2. ArticlePorous porcelainPorcelain is a special form of ceramics that required a great deal of knowledge and experience. Designers use it mainly to make plates, bowls…
  3. ArticleLarge-scale 3D printed porcelain vasesDutch designer Olivier van Herpt built a 3D printer capable of forming the thinnest porcelain to date on a large scale, which he used…
  4. MaterialExCinere® Volcanic ash–glazed porcelain tilesExCinere® is a collection of porcelain tiles finished with glazes made from volcanic ash. Developed by Dzek in collaboration with Formafantasma, the material combines an industrial ceramic base with naturally occurring volcanic matter, resulting in surfaces that express mineral variation while meeting architectural performance requirements. The tiles are formed from a dense, vitrified porcelain body that provides low water absorption, high mechanical strength and long-term durability.
  5. ArticleSecrets of porcelainClay is a surprisingly mouldable material that is relatively under explored. Here’s a look at the range of possibilities that clay presents. UK-based crafter…
  6. ArticlePorcelain lamps coloured with coffeeThe Coffire project, designed by Shanghai-based designer Zhekai Zhang, colours porcelain pendant lights with used coffee grounds, mimicking the texture of marble. Annually, at…
  7. ArticleA colonnade decorated with three-dimensional porcelain tilesDesigner Adam Nathaniel Furman designed a colonnade that functions as a pedestrian thoroughfare in Croydon, South London, running underneath a new skyscraper, which features…
  8. Article3D clay printed tiles inspired by Delft Blue porcelainDutch design studio Studio RAP has reinterpreted the design of Delft Blue porcelain, by creating 3000 unique, 3D clay printed tiles, which were installed…
  9. MaterialOtt (natural resin, lacquer) porcelainGlazed ceramic pieces are not recyclable for their re-production and they mostly end up in a landfill. Seok-hyeon Yoon searched for alternative glazings and found out “Ott” known as Korean traditional lacquering material. It’s a natural resin from the Ott tree and was widely used as glazing for woodenware in the past. To glaze Ott on the ceramic surface, it doesn’t need to be baked as it just drys out.