Fine Porcelain Cup And Saucer

Clay making
The first step is clay making, mix the raw materials mentioned above with water at a certain percentage and then blend at a high speed in the ball grinding mill machine, the slurry was formed in this step. The grinding time depends on the size of the particle, usually around 24 hours, the whole making process involves the slurry.

Mould making and forming
In this step, the clay is diluted and cast into the molds, here we skip the process of making the mould, which requires high skills, as the molds are used to form all the shapes, either mug, bowl, plates, teapots, etc, now we assume the mould shape is ready. Now we need to use the mold shape to batch produce the products, which is called forming. Forming methods vary depending upon the shapes.

Polishing/ sponging and selecting
Biscuit ware is formed after the first firing, after the biscuit ware is taken out from the kiln, each piece gets a bath. Smooth stones and water are used to polish each piece of china - the vibration of the stones smooths away the rough exterior (pieces fresh from the kiln feel a little like very fine-grained sand paper).

Glazing
So, what makes porcelain cup with saucer so strong? We've already mentioned one thing: Bone ash. The bone ash content in porcelain cup with saucer makes it stronger than other porcelain products. Another thing is the glaze. Think of it as liquid glass that, once heated, forms an incredibly strong protective shell. Porcelain cup with saucer 's glaze is a mixture of bone ash and kaolin. Because the biscuit (the greenware after first-fired) is nonabsorbent, the glaze needs to be applied by spraying. The glaze is applied by hand dipping or machine, to protect and decorate the biscuit.

Glost firing
Glaze firing, also called glost firing, is the next step in the porcelain cup with saucer making process, which is also known as second firing. Once the glaze is dry, plates or bowls are fired for a second time over 7 hours at 1080°c in the glazing firing kiln. The glaze-coated biscuits are set in the saggers in order to avoid direct exposure to flames. The saggers are piled up on kiln cars and sent into a tunnel kiln. When the temperature goes up to around 1,000 to 1,200 centigrade in the oxidizing atmosphere, the glaze melts and fuses onto the biscuits. All biscuit wares coming out of the kiln are strictly inspected, after cooling, the plates, bowls, mugs etc are inspected and any imperfections are ground off, only a few can be passed onto the decorating stage.

Decoration
As porcelain cup with saucer comes in a variety of designs, so the homeowner has an array of choices. Almost every decor imaginable is available to apply to porcelain cup with saucer , this is also the charm of on-glaze decoration. Some designs may include flowers, fruit, geometric designs, lacy swirls, animals, or even holiday motifs. Porcelain cup with saucer 's standard decorating methods are spraying, decal application, gold finishing, and hand painting. Among them, decal application is the most widely used. Decals can be applied by hand or machine. When a decal is to be applied by hand, the porcelain cup with saucer products, like plates, need to be cleaned, as any dust would impact the effect of the decal.

Decoration firing
After the decoration, pieces are fired at 700 to 800 centigrade again to make the pigments fuse into the glaze-coatings. Among the mentioned decorating methods, hand-painting is applied only by proficient artisans. Also, gold or platinum finishing is hand-blushed onto the pieces by well-skilled artisans when necessary. No matter what the application, the decoration needs to fire for the last time. If it is with decal and gold rim, then need to fire for two more times, different temperature were required for this process.

Bathe in warm salt water
Whenever you receive any teaware you should always give it a good wash before making tea in it. Adding salt to the water before first use will also help extend the life of the porcelain. No soap is needed.

Only use fresh hot water and do not expose to temperature extremes
Your porcelain cup with saucer set should not be heated directly with a flame. Instead, heat water in a separate pot/kettle and then add to your teaware. Also, it's important to make sure porcelain cup with saucer set does not go from very cold to very hot, as this can cause it to crack. Slowly warm up your porcelain cup with saucer set with warm water if it is cold before filling it entirely with boiling water.

Carefully handle with both hands
Sometimes damages to teaware in general can be because of pieces being handled carelessly. Using both hands is a safe bet, especially when certain teaware pieces can be larger in weight and size. Also, make sure to never grab teaware just by the spout or knobs as they may not be as sturdy to hold as a handle or base.

Avoid wearing anything that may scratch the porcelain
This may seem like another obvious caring tip, but even something as small as a piece of jewelry (ie. Rings) might scratch and damage porcelain if it rubs against the teaware when being used.

Hand wash each piece of the porcelain cup with saucer set separately
You don't want to crowd the sink and risk having pieces bang one another. Some teaware may say they are dishwasher safe, but it's always a good idea to be extra safe and wash it yourself. If you wouldn't put your teaware in a microwave, you wouldn't want to put it in a dishwasher, either. When washing by hand, make sure to wait until your teaware has cooled off completely and do not to use any harsh chemicals or abrasive sponges. (see tips below for removing stains properly)

Store your porcelain cup with saucer set somewhere safe
Only store your porcelain cup with saucer set when all of the piece are completely dry. Let them air dry by simply placing on a drying rack or mat. Find somewhere that your porcelain cup with saucer set can live, away from dust and other things that may accidentally cause damage (ie. In a cabinet). Bonus if you can find a great storing spot that also allows you to display the beautiful pieces of teaware!