Ozon Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 Hi, I would like to ask tips and tricks on finding in Japan a ready made, very plasticity porcelain body which is translucent and white white. I have searched several pottery website and finding Arita porcelain clay body and Kutani. I have no idea which one. Since I'm new here, I thought other people with more experience might have some tips for me. Also if you have any tips on what I should not miss in Japan, it is more then welcome. Thank you so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinbucket Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 The whitest and most translucent porcelain will come from using New Zealand kaolin (~50%) as the only clay and Veegum as the plasticizer (2-4%). Digitalfire has an article titled formulating a porcelain which is worth a read Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glazenerd Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 Ozon: If UMF specs are available on Japanese porcelain, then look for the following for high white/ultra white: In Molar MgO 0.50% or less Fe 0.20% or less TiO2 0.50% or less. Nerd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozon Posted October 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 Thank you so much for all the helpful information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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