Do you know the truth behind BONE CHINA?
Animal Bones are used for making Bone China products
Animal Bones are used for making Bone China products
Bone china is a type of soft-paste porcelain that is composed of bone ash, feldspathic material and kaolin
It has been defined as ware with a translucent body containing a minimum of 30% of phosphate derived from animal bone and calculated calcium phosphate
The first development of what would become known as bone china was made by Thomas Frye at his Bow porcelain factory near Bow in East London in 1748. His factory was located very close to the cattle markets and slaughterhouses of Essex, and hence easy access to animal bones.
The truth behind the beautiful cups and plates is really UGLY. Stop using Bone China. Save Animal. Save Planet.