Burslem

Basic Introduction to Wedgwood PorcelainJosiah Wedgwood, born in 1730 into a family of potters in Burslem, England, started his own pottery business in 1759 and began producing porcelain under the Wedgwood name. Product FeaturesWedgwood, renowned for its fine bone china, adds 51% animal bone ash to its products, boasting the highest animal bone content in the world. This results in a harder, more durable material with good thermal insulation and translucency, combining beauty and practicality. The amount of bone ash directly affects the characteristics of the bone china and is a demonstration of craftsmanship. Wedgwood bone china is not only pure white and translucent but also among the strongest ceramic bodies in the world, beautiful to look at, lightweight, yet extremely durable. This is due to its composition which includes animal bone, china stone, and china clay. The high-quality materials required and the meticulous craftsmanship involved at every step are costly. At Wedgwood, many products are still made by hand, as no machine can match the quality standards demanded. Producing an item may involve multiple skilled craftsmen, each trained through years of rigorous training – four years of string pulling, two years of hand glazing, seven years of powdering, and…