Terracotta vs. Artificial Ceramics: The Beauty of Natural Clay
The key difference between artificial ceramics imitating terracotta and natural high-fired clay products lies in composition, production methods, and aesthetic authenticity.
Fabricated Ceramics: These are often made from synthetic materials or highly refined clay mixed with additives to enhance durability and uniformity, coated with glazes to mimic the texture and tones of real terracotta. While these ceramics can visually resemble terracotta, they lack its breathability, organic texture, and ability to develop a patina over time.
Natural High-Fired Clay Products: Crafted from raw clay, these products undergo a natural firing process that preserves the earthy character of the material. High-fired terracotta is durable and interacts dynamically with its environment, regulating temperature and moisture. Unlike artificial terracotta products, natural fired clay matures beautifully, developing depth and richness over time.
Klay’s Commitment to Authentic Terracotta
While synthetic ceramics offer consistency, uniformity and may appear at first sight to be more economical, they cannot compete with the durability and organic lustre of natural fired clay products.
By choosing natural terracotta over artificial imitations, you embrace a material that tells a story, ages gracefully, and enhances spaces with genuine warmth and character. For rewarding and flexible design options, choose real clay!
