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Ceramic (stoneware)
Vessels, heat-resistant parts, tiles.
Properties at a glance
FlexibilityLow
DurabilityMedium
Water resistanceHigh
Heat resistanceHigh
Ease of workingMedium
Relative costMiddling
Rough comparisons with other materials in this library — not measured specs. Cost is relative only; no prices have been checked.
Strengths
- Heat resistant
- Hard and food-safe with the right glaze
Limitations
- Brittle
- Needs a kiln
How it's worked
Methods: Wheel throwing, Hand building, Slip casting
Typical tools: Kiln (studios rent space), Clay tools
Safety
Dry clay dust is a lung hazard — clean wet, not by sweeping.
Environmental notes
Durable; fired ceramic can't be reclaimed.