What is earthenware?
Q: What is earthenware?
A: Earthenware is a type of pottery that is porous and fired at a temperature that does not melt it into a glass-like vitreous form.
Q: What was the most common type of pottery outside of China until the 18th century?
A: Earthenware was the most common type of pottery outside of China until the 18th century.
Q: Is earthenware clay soft or hard when it is fired to make pottery?
A: Earthenware clay is soft when it is fired to make pottery and can be scratched with a knife.
Q: How does earthenware look when it is broken?
A: Earthenware looks grainy when it is broken.
Q: Does earthenware need to be glazed to be watertight?
A: Yes, earthenware must be glazed in order to be watertight due to its porosity.
Q: What is terracotta?
A: Terracotta is a type of earthenware.
Q: Is earthenware stronger or weaker than stoneware?
A: Earthenware is weaker than stoneware.
