Porcelain VS Stoneware - WHICH IS BEST??

First there was the Thrilla' in Manilla, then Holyfield/Tyson...now comes along a match that has been brewing for centuries. Porcelain VS Stoneware! Ann puts each clay through a RIGOROUS process evaluating their performance in HANDBUILDING, WHEEL THROWING, DECORATING, GLAZING and FIRING! There is no more complete comparison on the intertube...so stop looking and just watch this. Beginner to Pro will learn tips and tricks and recommendations for the many styles of ceramics. Enjoy!

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[PamelaRoss-qhjh]

Ann----I started PWC (playing with clay) in another century. I drew the same conclusions you did but loved porcelain so much that I searched for a simple solution.... I mixed 3/4 porcelain + 1/4 ungrogged b-mix and VOILA--- The b-mix provides the extra stability and acts and reacts just like porcelain without the headaches. I don't venture into earthenware much. There's just nothing like the silky feel of porcelain.

[jsud]

I love how generous you are with details and results of your own testing. Thank you so very much. It killed me to see the honey bees dripped upon!!🤣 these results were so helpful.

[TariHuffaker]

I. LOVE. THIS. VIDEO. Thank you so much for making it. I just watched 5 seasons of "the Great Pottery Throw Down" and this taught me more than that did. You have a rare gift.

[seahorseceramics]

Great, what a match! I learned a lot and no blood was shed!

[EmergentStardust]

You're videos are so informative and enjoyable. Really helps me learn faster and answers many questions!

[chrisp]

Great video! We are so lucky that you are so generous with all of your testing, research, and results. You are so talented!! Thank you!

[grafkimber]

Great video Ann. I have found when using grog clay mud tool sponges pull less grog to the surface leaving a smoother look. Plus if you use a soft rib over the area where grog has risen you can smooth it out some. Hope this helps.

[embee]

Wonderful! I love the details you provide and how beautiful even your test pieces turn out. I hope the calico sorta crawling around the underglaze bits was inspiring for you!

[shellyzadorozny]

context like this makethe internet great
thank you for filming this beautiful art work

[markhousel]

I bought porcelain about 3 months after first learning to throw with stoneware. It was different in so many ways. But after learning a bit learned to love it.

[carolthomas]

Thank you Ann. The video was very helpful as I bought a bag of cone 5 porcelain to try.

[sarahimmelpottery]

Thank you! Appreciate the video. Going to try porcelain for the first time!

[sharonw]

I don't work with either clay but I found this video really fascinating!!

[simplydee]

You're a great teacher 👏. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, very inspiring.

[davezad]

11:09 You can fix this issue. The solution is to burnish the grog back down into the clay. Use a rubber rib or smooth stone. Works up to bone dry stage.

When trimming a pot with grog you will often get long lines/scratches where the blade scrapes along the surface. As a last step, wet a smooth sponge and dampen the walls thoroughly as the wheel spins. This will make an outer coating of slip where all the blemishes from trimming are filled in. Then you give it a minute or two to dry, and burnish again with the rubber rib. The result should be smooth like with porcelain.

[darlink]

Excellent video! Lots of great information!

[xm]

Very helpful demonstration for me. I have not tried porcelain yet. Been using the clay named KGM provided by the studio. It has no grogs and and can be fired to either earthen/stoneware. Personally, like stoneware as it seems much durable than earthenware:-)

[paranoidfurry]

I've been thinking about moving from air dry clay to something I can actually make useable cups and bowls and things, and this is making me wonder if I should move to stoneware.

Painting with the underglaze is something I honestly never thought about since this is all new to me, as I've been eyeing some painting stencils that would make for pretty designs on mugs and plates.

[enmiss]

Thank you so much for all these details

[juliestrater]

Great video Ann!! Love all the different examples you did comparing the two clays. I've been using stoneware clay (b-mix) since I started pottery (throwing) almost 3 years, but just started throwing with porcelain last week, and I'm in love with it!! Just bisqued my first pieces of porcelain and can't wait to glaze. I love carving, so I think porcelain will be my go to from now on.