Polmac (UK) Ltd supplies wood, presentation boxes, for fine ceramics and pottery, so we do come across many examples of both. But have you ever wondered what the difference is between ceramics and pottery?
Polmac, Princess Diana Whisky Jug Presentation Box
Pottery and ceramics have actually been a vital part of human culture for centuries. In ancient times, people made simple storage containers for a range of foodstuffs and other essentials. Since then, technology has made huge advances and today, we make high tech, heat resistant tiles for the space Shuttle!
Ceramics are made from materials that undergo a permanent change when heated. Natural, soft clay contains a lot of water, which means it tends to dissolve when in contact with water. However, when it's heated, it transforms into a hard, water-resistant ceramic material!
All types of clay can be called 'ceramic', as can glazes, because glazes too, are permanently changed when heated.
Polmac, Fine Japanese Rice Bowls Presentation Box
When people talk about 'pottery', they are typically describing some kind of container, made from clay. The term 'pot' is generally used when describing a type of container. Both words nevertheless, come from the ‘Old English’ expression 'to push'!
When you see the potter push forward, as the clay is tossed onto the wheel, it's is easy to see how the name was derived. The term 'pottery' may also be used to describe small objects like figurines!
In many western countries, contemporary pottery can be categorized as 'commercial pottery, or ceramics', that is produced in factories or as 'studio pottery', that is produced by individual potters!
The term 'art pottery' means it can be produced both commercially and by an individual potter!
From storage containers to high tech, heat resistant tiles, pottery and ceramics have played a crucial role in the development of mankind over the centuries and continue to do so!
Polmac (UK) Ltd, wood, presentation boxes, are custom-made to our customers exact requirements, at no extra cost. They are carefully packed and despatched to our customer's door and they place their exquisite, ceramic and pottery objects inside!
Polmac, wood, presentation boxes are beautifully made, versatile and terrific value and are designed to reflect the fine quality ceramic and pottery objects inside, which increases their perceived value to the customer and therefore boosts bottom line sales!
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