Bone china clay

Bone china clay Manufactured Resource Resources small bones or large bones Tools stone, bronze or regular hammer, broom Machinery kiln or small kiln Skill Manufacturing Methods of  manufacturing Method Amount stone table 400g bone ash, 200g stone, 200g clay 400

Made by mixing bone ash, stone and clay on a stone table.

Used for making bone chinaware.

Uses for bone china clay

Porcelain clay can be used to make:

• bone china bowl
• bone china cup
• bone china doll with cotton clothes
• bone china mug
• bone china plate
• bone china spoon
• bone china teapot

Real World Context

Bone china is a type of translucent "porcelain" substitute that is composed of bone ash along with minerals like feldspar, and a type of clay called kaolin (Al₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄). It is stronger than traditional porcelain, having very high mechanical and physical strength and chip resistance, and is known for its high levels of whiteness and translucency. This allows thinner cross-sections than other types of porcelain. Like stoneware it is vitrified, but is translucent due to differing mineral properties.

In the UK, references to "china" or "porcelain" can refer to bone china, and "English porcelain" has been used as a term for it, both in the UK and around the world.