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Clay Technology December 2010 / January 2011

This issue continues to demonstrate the multifaceted applications of clay. We present a new clay mineral deposit for tiles found in Turkey, and the use of clay to produce novel packaging.

Features focus on aesthetics and finishes.

The Clay Technology team would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

News

Clay packs in protein

AeroClay
A lightweight, biodegradable, aerogel made from clay and milk protein could provide a feasible alternative to plastic packaging foam, claim USA scientists.
Clay Technology Magazine, 11 Dec 2010

Making clay the Afyon way

A new deposit of clay from the Afyon province in Western Turkey could be the answer to the country’s growing tile industry.
Clay Technology Magazine, 11 Dec 2010

Features

Time for change? Priorities for UK ceramics

Image courtesy Morgan Technical Ceramics
Dr Laura Cohen, Chief Executive of the British Ceramic Confederation, has outlined priorities for the new Government to ensure a healthy UK ceramics industry.
Clay Technology Magazine, 11 Dec 2010

Making history - replicating ceramic tiles

Detail of a replication of relief tiles that depict Henry Hudson sailing up the Schrewbury River
Replicating ceramic tile may be challenging, but there’s growing demand in the USA, writes Roger Mayland, of North Prairie Tileworks in Minneapolis, USA.
Clay Technology Magazine, 11 Dec 2010

The devil is in the detail - reinvigorating vintage crockery

Brendon’s ‘Reflect’ series uses a platinum lustre to give ‘orphaned’ china the illusion of being in a complete set
Vintage crockery can be given a new lease of life with the simplest of touches, according to design graduate Richard Brendon.
Clay Technology Magazine, 11 Dec 2010

Added value - additives for consistency in building materials

Ancient Egyptian wall-painting
David Baggaley, R&D Manager at Procter Johnson, Flint, UK, explains how today’s chemically purified additives are resulting in products with colours and textures that are consistent in appearance and performance.
Clay Technology Magazine, 11 Dec 2010