Transmutation porcelain is a peculiar art where the artists are not trained to paint traditional images on the items they make. Instead, colors and remarkable patterns form right in the glaze of the piece.
But how do they make such unique designs?
To make transmutation porcelain, potters simply apply a layer or multiple layers of glaze that was unevenly mixed with copper, cobalt, titanium, manganese, or other metals. These metallic elements will turn into different colors during firing, and altogether they form a pattern that could be a fascinating work of art or a complete flop.
Believe it or not, some artists have been able to make transmutation porcelain designs that looked like real people!
Many factors contribute to the final result: the temperature, the amount of each metallic element in the glaze, and the direction you brush glaze on. So each pattern cannot be duplicated, and one that represents real-life images is almost complete luck.
So when a beautiful piece of art is created out of almost pure chaos, many art collectors can't help themselves.
Transmutation porcelain is believed to have originated over a thousand years ago. Is is said that the artisan who first made a transmutation porcelain piece was terrified because he thought there was an evil spirit in his kiln!
But these days, transmutation porcelain is sought after by many, and some collectors will spend small fortunes buying up original pieces. - 23802
But how do they make such unique designs?
To make transmutation porcelain, potters simply apply a layer or multiple layers of glaze that was unevenly mixed with copper, cobalt, titanium, manganese, or other metals. These metallic elements will turn into different colors during firing, and altogether they form a pattern that could be a fascinating work of art or a complete flop.
Believe it or not, some artists have been able to make transmutation porcelain designs that looked like real people!
Many factors contribute to the final result: the temperature, the amount of each metallic element in the glaze, and the direction you brush glaze on. So each pattern cannot be duplicated, and one that represents real-life images is almost complete luck.
So when a beautiful piece of art is created out of almost pure chaos, many art collectors can't help themselves.
Transmutation porcelain is believed to have originated over a thousand years ago. Is is said that the artisan who first made a transmutation porcelain piece was terrified because he thought there was an evil spirit in his kiln!
But these days, transmutation porcelain is sought after by many, and some collectors will spend small fortunes buying up original pieces. - 23802
About the Author:
Author D. Cheng has written about Chinese history and handicrafts such as Chinese porcelain for ages. Sometimes, he endorses skilled Chinese craftsmen. See samples of quality China tea sets.
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