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What is the difference between faience and porcelain?
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The difference between faience and porcelain is in the materials and appearance. Faience is a type of pottery produced out of earthenware and finished with a tin glaze. On the other hand, porcelain begins as kaolin clay that gets shaped and then fired at extremely high temperatures. Its crafting process makes porcelain translucent, while faience is opaque. Explore a diverse assortment of porcelain and faience ceramics on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
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