Ceramics design and reuse of solid waste: producing porcelain from the ashes of bovine bones

This study presents the process of obtaining porcelain from the ashes of bovine bones through calcination and milling procedures. Plaster molds and testing with oxides are part of the methods applied, resulting in the vitrification of ceramic pieces. Using this process, a series of porcelain snack bowls were designed inspired by the cuisine of Maranhão – a Brazilian state. By decreasing the amount of solid waste discarded in nature and by spreading new knowledge among ceramic producers in Maranhão, we strived to contribute with the development of local communities through design.

Abstract licence: CC BY-NC

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