Home Decorating – Chinese Porcelain
Chinese porcelain is considered to be one of the earliest forms of ceramic art in human history. It is called so because it is believed to have been produced much before the start of writing. Chinese porcelain is very fragile, yet at the same time, has an exquisite quality of detail and color. Chinese porcelain is also unique in that it is the only type of ceramic art that is produced by women.
Characteristics-
Chinese porcelain is characterized by both overglaze and underglaze. Overglaze is normally very dark-colored and adds a sense of depth to the object that makes it more visually appealing. Underglaze, on the other hand, is normally lighter-colored and is used to add shading and texture to the objects. Overglazes used in Chinese porcelain include things like shells, seashells, stones, bird’s nests, crystals, and opals. On the other hand, underglazes that are used in Chinese porcelain include things such as ceramic pieces, shells, metals, freshwater pearls, and natural stones.
If we were to do an in-depth dissection of Chinese porcelain, we would find that there are two main classifications, depending on how the porcelain is painted. The first classification is called “Shan Cha” or “Shan China” and consists of all items that are made in the southwestern part of China. The second and the most popular classification is called “Jingdezhen Porcelain.” This type of Chinese porcelain is typically made in the southern part of China and is considered to be one of the ugliest varieties of porcelain available today. Regardless of which type of Chinese porcelain you prefer, you will definitely be able to find a great deal of information about this fascinating material on the Internet.
As was mentioned above, the products made out of Jingdezhen porcelain are some of the ugliest available on the market. In fact, some people find the products so ugly that they wish they were dead. You never wish this for your home, but if you want to add an element of beauty and elegance to your home without spending thousands upon thousands of dollars, you should certainly look at purchasing soft-paste porcelain or chinese blue and white porcelain. There are many good qualities about soft-paste porcelain that you won’t find with Jingdezhen porcelain, including:
Easy Cleanup – overglazes are very difficult to remove once they have been applied to your home. However, when they are applied with the right cleaning fluid, they become easy to remove. Soft-paste porcelain is very easy to use when it comes to cleaning. You simply wet the wares with a cleaning fluid (we recommend using a natural cleaning fluid as it won’t damage your Chinese porcelain), apply them to the surface of your home, and then rinse them off. You can also use a soft brush to clean up any stubborn stains.
Beautiful Finish – one of the best characteristics of traditional is the beautiful finish that is impossible to obtain with kaolin pottery or other types of clay. When a person installs a traditional Chinese pottery table, he or she is creating a masterpiece that is beyond compare. The rich, vibrant colors of Chinese porcelain tables can match those of precious jewels and are far more attractive than any other type of pottery. Furthermore, because the colors in kaolin pottery fade much more quickly than those in clay, the colors remain for much longer as well. If you have a beautiful table, you may also wish to purchase a set of three. Although there are several disadvantages associated with purchasing this way, it is a very affordable way to decorate your home while enhancing the value of your property.
