The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expressed concern about some clay pottery items sold to tourists that may pose health hazards if used to hold food. Many ceramic ware products are coated with glazes that contain lead and cadmium. … Is earthenware clay toxic? Since lead vaporizes at aRead More →

A ceramic is any of the various hard, brittle, heat-resistant and corrosion-resistant materials made by shaping and then firing a nonmetallic mineral, such as clay, at a high temperature. Common examples are earthenware, porcelain, and brick. What’s the difference between stoneware and earthenware? Earthenware is made from a coarsely grainedRead More →