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In 1813, a man in Staffordshire, England patents the name and the formula for ironstone. That man’s name is Charles Mason. Ironstone is made with a mixture of clay, iron slag, feldspar and a small amount of cobalt. It is porous, glaze-covered earthenware that is very durable. Ironstone looks similar to porcelain, however it is opaque where porcelain is translucent.

Ironstone: The Basics
Ironstone: The Basics

Ironstone: The Basics

By Lori Hanks|2022-02-16T13:04:07-05:00February 5th, 2020|Ironstone|

History: In the year 1813, Charles Mason patents his formula for an extremely durable earthenware. This vitreous pottery is made

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