Crystal Forest Ceramics

Call

Crystal Forest Ceramics We produce a wide range of ceramics and 3D printed items. Available to the public as well as wholesale pricing for re-sellers. Orders through our page are more than welcome.

The Paint Chix, Crafteez and Faeries Place have joined forces. We have our own kilns and moulds and are manufacturing ceramics on a retail and wholesale basis. We aim to provide top quality ceramics and prints to the market. We have a shop at my home which you are welcome to visit by appointment. Postnet is our preferred courier for those who are unable to visit. Meet the Team: Lynda, Cindy. Products: Ceramics both painted and unpainted.

You will find us there. Pop in and say hi, enjoy great coffee & food at the Coffee Shop. Have your car washed all t the...
20/10/2026

You will find us there. Pop in and say hi, enjoy great coffee & food at the Coffee Shop. Have your car washed all t the me time

17/10/2026

Ceramic items and Plaster of Paris items differ significantly in their composition, how they are made, durability, and what kind of paint or finish they can take.
Composition and Material
• Ceramic: Made from clay, porcelain, or earthen minerals shaped and permanently hardened by high-temperature firing in a kiln.
• Plaster of Paris: Made from calcium sulfate hemihydrate powder mixed with water, which chemically sets and hardens at room temperature without any firing.
Durability and Strength
• Ceramic: Hard, dense, water-resistant, and long-lasting once fired. However, they can crack or shatter if dropped or subjected to extreme thermal shock.
• Plaster of Paris: Softer, more brittle, and porous. It can be easily chipped, scraped, or damaged by moisture, and it will eventually dissolve or weaken if exposed to water.
Production Process
• Ceramic: Labor-intensive. Pieces are shaped (often via throwing, hand-building, or slip-casting in plaster molds), dried, and fired twice in a kiln at temperatures exceeding 1,000°F (often up to 2,100°F).
• Plaster of Paris: Liquid plaster is poured into a mold and allowed to dry and cure at room temperature within minutes to hours, requiring no kiln.
Painting and Finishing
• Ceramic: Can be painted with acrylics or coated in vitreous ceramic glazes that vitrify and fuse to the surface during a high-heat firing.
• Plaster of Paris: Can be painted immediately after drying, typically using acrylic or water-based paints. It cannot be fired in a kiln because the heat will ruin it, and any stray plaster specs in actual clay will blow out during pottery firing.

Quick Comparison

Feature Ceramic Plaster of Paris
Primary Material Clay / Porcelain Calcium sulfate gypsum
Hardening Method Fired in a kiln Air-dried / chemical set
Water Resistance High Low
Cost & Labor Higher Low
Paint Options Acrylics or kiln-fired glazes Acrylics or water-based paints

Tips

• Scratch test: You can easily scrape dust or powder off the bottom of unpainted plaster, whereas ceramic bisque is hard and slick.
• Moisture warning: Keep plaster of Paris items indoors away from high humidity or direct water, as they absorb moisture and degrade.

You will find us there. Pop in and say Hi
22/09/2026

You will find us there. Pop in and say Hi

A good day was had yesterday at The Market on James. Thank you for the support
14/09/2026

A good day was had yesterday at The Market on James. Thank you for the support

We will be there with painted and unpainted ceramics
08/09/2026

We will be there with painted and unpainted ceramics

We will be there with painted and unpainted ceramics.
03/09/2026

We will be there with painted and unpainted ceramics.

We will be there. Come along for a fun day
28/08/2026

We will be there. Come along for a fun day

We’re a small ceramics business based in Benoni, supplying craft shops, retail outlets, and market vendors. We offer who...
24/08/2026

We’re a small ceramics business based in Benoni, supplying craft shops, retail outlets, and market vendors. We offer wholesale pricing for those who are reselling. WhatsApp 0796908914 | Facebook: Crystal Forest Ceramics | Website: www.crystalforestceramics.co.za

Address

Benoni

Telephone

+27843975596

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Crystal Forest Ceramics posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category