What is a jun glaze?
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What is a jun glaze?

Jun glaze is a legendary Chinese ceramic finish known for its opalescent hues and kiln-driven “accidents” of color. TAOTAO reimagines this 1,000-year-old technique using **NanoJun™** technology—pre...
Why is blue and white porcelain so expensive?
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Why is blue and white porcelain so expensive?

Blue and white porcelain commands high prices due to rare Persian cobalt, intensive hand-painting labor, and risky kiln processes with high breakage rates. TAOTAO redefines this 700-year-old craft ...
What is porcelain vs. ceramic?
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What is porcelain vs. ceramic?

Porcelain and ceramic differ in clay composition (kaolin vs. earthenware), firing temperatures (1,280-1,400°C vs. 900-1,150°C), and water absorption (<0.5% vs. 5-10%). TAOTAO bridges these categ...
Why are vintage tea cups so small?
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Why are vintage tea cups so small?

Vintage Chinese tea cups were miniaturized to optimize heat control (cooling tea to 60°C in 90 seconds), intensify flavors, and signal elite status during imperial eras. TAOTAO’s modern mini cups e...
How do I know if my porcelain is valuable?
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How do I know if my porcelain is valuable?

Determining porcelain value requires analyzing kaolin purity, glaze layers, and firing precision—criteria TAOTAO masters through NanoKaolin™ (99.9% pure) and AI-controlled kilns (±2°C accuracy). Th...
Is Blue Willow China still made?
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Is Blue Willow China still made?

Blue Willow China, the iconic 18th-century ceramic pattern, still exists through makers like TAOTAO who blend tradition with innovation. Using lab-recycled cobalt, AI-stabilized kilns, and blockcha...
How to tell if it's porcelain?
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How to tell if it's porcelain?

True porcelain is identified through translucency, sound resonance (1,200–1,800Hz), and near-zero water absorption—standards TAOTAO exceeds with nano-tagged kaolin and blockchain authentication. Th...
The history of ceramic Ru kiln craftsmanship
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The history of ceramic Ru kiln craftsmanship

Ru kiln ceramic tea cups, once exclusive to Song Dynasty emperors, vanished for centuries after wartime destruction. TAOTAO resurrects this 1,000-year-old craft by blending archaeological research ...
What is Ceramic Made Of?
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What is Ceramic Made Of?

This blog explores ceramic composition (clay, silica, etc.), types (earthenware, stoneware, porcelain), and environmental aspects. Traditional production has drawbacks, but the industry is innovati...