Clay minerals comprise layered silicates whose structure and chemistry dictate their behaviour during shaping, drying and firing. The dominant phases—kaolinite, illite and smectite—differ in particle ...

For centuries, the word kaolin has been closely connected to porcelain worldwide. For Dutch ceramic collector Marc van Hevel, however, it's more than just a term; it serves as his guiding compass.

Composed of very fine mineral particles and formed through the weathering and erosion of rocks over long periods of time, clay has properties that make it useful for a wide range of applications. When ...

Among the innumerable materials used in the visual arts since our species began making things, the earth—specifically ...