What Is Causing Blue Spots On Crackle Ceramic Vases

Bacteria stains are more likely to occur on earthenware or stoneware type pottery due to the ceramic higher porosity level allowing the moisture to penetrate deeper and stay wet creating perfect enjoyment for bacteria to flourish.

What is causing blue spots on crackle ceramic vases. There are several options to try at home for crazing repair. The tension happens when the glaze contracts more than the clay body does when cooling after being in the kiln. On rare occasions these may be larger but mostly they appear as tiny spots. Measures 6 5 h x 4 75 w.

The stoneware vase features a crackle glaze for a subtle distressed look which complements the matte finish stone bottom beautifully. This decorative element changed a lot over the centuries. Glazes are a very thin coating so most will craze quite easily. A characteristic of 15th century blue and white porcelain for example was the so called heaped and piled effect in which the cobalt blue underglaze was concentrated in certain areas bubbling through the surface of the glaze and turning a deep blue black.

Simple yet elegant this light blue vase adds class and grace to any table setting or mantel display. High fire ceramic such as porcelain which has almost no porosity will less likely stain. Use as a vase to display single stems or as a decorative piece on its own.