Vitreous China, Fine Earthenware, and Other Pottery Product Manufacturing

This Industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing table and kitchen articles, art and ornamental items, and similar vitreous china, fine earthenware, stoneware, coarse earthenware, and pottery products

Vitreous
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Vitreous refers to a material in an amorphous, glassy state (in contrast to a crystalline state). In such a state, the constituent atoms do not exhibit the long-range order that is characteristic of crystals. However, they still exhibit short-range order -- the separation of atoms and/or the lengths of covalent bonds are very close to their typical equilibrium distances. The creation of a vitreous material by supercooling or by addition of additives prior to cooling is called vitrification. Toilets are made of vitreous china, one of the few materials able to withstand the harsh (caustic) chemicals used to clean them.

Ceramic
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The word ceramic is derived from the Greek word κεραμικός (keramikos). The term covers inorganic non-metallic materials whose formation is due to the action of heat. Up until the 1950s or so, the most important of these were the traditional clays, made into pottery, bricks, tiles and are like, along with cements and glass. Clay based ceramics are described in the article on pottery. A composite material of ceramic and metal is known as cermet. The word ceramic can be an adjective, and can also be used as a noun to refer to a ceramic material, or a product of ceramic manufacture. Ceramics is a singular noun referring to the art of making things out of ceramic materials. The technology of manufacturing and usage of ceramic materials is part of the field of ceramic engineering.

Many ceramic materials are hard, porous and brittle. The study and development of ceramics includes methods to mitigate problems associated with these characteristics, and to accentuate the strengths of the materials as well as to investigate novel applications.

• BasZ design - Creates a small series of contemporary china. Located in France
• Bespoke Porcelain Company - Welcome your friends and family to the table with fine china and decorative designs by The Bespoke Porcelain Company. We offer our clients three tiers of design service: our own line of china that we have created with you in mind; unique china that is custom made to your order and exciting melamine.  Manufacturer of custom made porcelain and pottery with ready-made designs available as well
• Blue Monkey Creations -- pottery - home furnishings - housewares -- Handcrafted pottery, tableware and decorative household items.
• Lenox, Incorporated -- lenox - china - dinnerware - Flatware -- Since 1889, Lenox has created gifts, tableware, and collectibles for U.S. presidents, dignitaries - and families like yours across America. In fact, Lenox was the first American china to be used in the White House. Over the years, our original focus on fine tableware has broadened to include casual collections in stoneware and earthenware, crystal stemware, and flatware.
• Lyme Sudio China - A range of fine bone china has been carefully selected and is all of superb quality. Each piece is hand crafted in the English Potteries and then hand painted using a variety of precious metal lustres. The pieces are then carefully fired at a critical temperature and finished in finest quality 22c. gold, before being fired again. Each piece is signed by the artist, Vivienne J. Evison. No two pieces are ever the same which makes the range exclusive and highly collectable.
• Maura Smyth Ceramics -- theatrical - earthy - playful - quirky -- Decorative stoneware and ceramics in contemporary styles. Include clocks, candlesticks, mirrors, lamps, vases, and nightholders.
• Mikasa & Company - Mikasa is proud to have long been recognized as the leader in tabletop fashion in dinnerware, crystal stemware, barware, flatware and decorative accessories. Quality and great design are synonymous with the Mikasa brand. The world's finest tabletop designers, working with the best factories, and using the most advanced technology in the industry, create products that are not only beautiful and well-made, but suitably priced for everyone's lifestyle.  International customers: www.mikasaeurope.com
• Noritake Inc. -- Noritake China - chinaware - dishes - glasses - stemware - bone china - porcelain china - stoneware china -- Since 1904, Noritake has been bringing beauty and quality to dinner tables around the world. Superior artistry and craftsmanship, attention to detail and uncompromising commitment to quality have made Noritake an international trademark during this past century. Today, Noritake is an acknowledged leader in tableware manufacturing and marketing with subsidiaries, factories and affiliates around the world. Our products are sold to customers in over 100 countries and are used in hotels, restaurants and airlines throughout the world.
• Repeat Repeat -- Contemporary Mugs - Contemporary Tableware -- Designs and manufactures contemporary and original tableware by combining traditional craft methods and modern industrial processes. UK Based.
• Tested By Fire Pottery, Inc. - If you want handmade stoneware that will last a lifetime, you've come to the right place. Available in six stunning glazes, this dinnerware will set you and your table apart. But that's not all. We have a selection of religious items that will provide a lovely reminder of your faith and love, and ash urns that are exclusive to Tested By Fire Pottery, Inc.
• Wedgwood -- Wedgewood - china - earthenware -  Wedgwood, England's finest china company, has been synonymous with beauty, craftsmanship and innovation for almost 250 years.  Makers of china, jewelry, and table linens. Includes history and worldwide store locator. Offers shipping worldwide.