Meissen porcelain further precaution, very few workers knew the special secret ("arcanum") of how to make porcelain, and then perhaps only part of the process. Thus, for a few years, Meissen retained its monopoly on the production of hard-paste porcelain in Europe. By 1717, however, a competing production was set up at Vienna, as Samuel Stöltzel sold the secret recipe, which involved the use of kaolin, also known as china clay. By 1760 about thirty porcelain manufacturers were operating in Europe, most of them, however, producing frit based soft-paste porcelain. In order to identify the original Meissen products, Meissen developed markings that
Cold porcelain instead hardening by exposure to fresh air. It can be used for innumerable small projects, however, even once cured it is easily softened or even dissolved by heat or water, thus it is not suitable for making crockery. In addition, with its help, you are able to make flowers and plants, which will look like the real ones. Cold porcelain Cold porcelain is an inexpensive, non-toxic, easy-to-work-with material. Despite its name, it is not porcelain; its main components are cornstarch and white glue, but can also include low quantities of oils and glycerol which promote a porcelain-like, smooth texture. Because