There are some certain similarities between Bat Trang ceramics and Chinese ceramics products as follow:

  • Materials: white kaolin and red clay.
  • Basic stages in the production process: rough shaping, refining, decorating, glazing and firing.

However, they have fundamental differences, some of which may even affect users’ health. The details are shown in the table below.

Aspects Bat Trang ceramics Chinese ceramics
Temperature Products are fired at high temperature from 1200 to 1300 degrees Celcius, generating high stiffness and eliminating all toxins, making them safe for users. Products are fired at less than 1000 degrees Celcius, meaning toxins have not been completely removed, therefore do not guarantee safety. In addition, they are not as hard and also easily chip or break.
Paint Paint is guaranteed to be unleaded. There is lead residue in the paint.
Thickness Thicker as they are handmade, making them more durable. Thinner but also chip and break easily.
Color Colors are various and heat resistant. More colorful but some colors are not resistant to heat.
Patterns Patterns are hand drawn and then the products are fired again. Printed decals are adhered onto the products before they are fire-steamed so the decorations submerge.