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Crystalline glaze tea cup showing blue willemite crystals blooming on the surface.

Why Do Crystals “Bloom” on Ceramics? The Scienc...

The crystallization of soap bubbles in sub-zero temperatures—though a simple physical change—creates a dreamlike, ethereal beauty. But crystallization is not exclusive to nature. In ceramics, crystallization also occurs, though this...

Why Do Crystals “Bloom” on Ceramics? The Scienc...

The crystallization of soap bubbles in sub-zero temperatures—though a simple physical change—creates a dreamlike, ethereal beauty. But crystallization is not exclusive to nature. In ceramics, crystallization also occurs, though this...

Macro shot of Jianzhan oil spot pattern resembling a cosmic starry sky

Jianzhan: A Starry Sky Within a Cup | The Imper...

Jianzhan is one of the eight great porcelains of China’s Song Dynasty. Named after its place of origin, Jianyang in Fujian Province, it is thus called Jianzhan. During the Song...

Jianzhan: A Starry Sky Within a Cup | The Imper...

Jianzhan is one of the eight great porcelains of China’s Song Dynasty. Named after its place of origin, Jianyang in Fujian Province, it is thus called Jianzhan. During the Song...

Ceramics, Crystalline Glaze, Pottery Techniques, Handmade Ceramics.

Like Flowers, Like Crystals: The Alluring Beaut...

Crystalline glazes are a type of decorative art glaze characterized by the presence of distinct, coarse crystals within the glaze. Originating from colored glazes, their defining feature—what sets them apart...

Like Flowers, Like Crystals: The Alluring Beaut...

Crystalline glazes are a type of decorative art glaze characterized by the presence of distinct, coarse crystals within the glaze. Originating from colored glazes, their defining feature—what sets them apart...