FAQ

What Are Our Products Made Of?

Alabastrite -  Alabastrite is our product line name for polyresin items. Alabastrite is a stone-based material which can be intricately molded producing great detail, and will allow paint to adhere. These items may be cleaned by dusting, however, they should NOT be washed with water as they are painted with water soluble paints.

Bone China - White clay with bone ash added.  Bone ash content must be at least 25% by U.S. guidelines.  Fired at 1800 degrees.  The translucent material is finished with a glaze or underglaze(matte).  Lighter, stronger and more expensive than porcelain.  

Hong Tze - To closely emulate a special stone found in China which is known for its deep red color, these items are created using an alabastrite polyresin. Hong Tze pieces are highly polished, further bringing out the intense, deep red color.

Porcelain - Fine ground white clay, molded and fired in an oven for eight hours at 1200 degrees.  Finished with a glazed, underglazed, or "bisque" finish.  Glazing produces a high gloss, underglaze produces a matte finish.  Bisque is a matte finish without glaze.  After finishing, the item is cooked for six hours at 800 degrees. 

 Frosted Acrylic - Acrylic items are given the French Lilac process, (used on glass), to achieve the distinctive frosted look. Example: The drama of frosted glass without the weight.