Purpose. For the production of artistic ceramics. Architectural and artistic ceramics made in the form of artistic panels, figured blocks, polycircular niches with molded decor, balustrades, balusters with capitals, decorative vases, moldings, cornices, etc. are widely used in the construction of new public and religious buildings, reconstruction of old buildings, restoration work.
Scope. Architecture, construction, culture and art.
Advantages. Traditionally, such products are made of high-aluminate scarce, high-cost, strategic raw materials: refractory highly plastic clays and refractory chamotte (opischik). They require high-temperature firing (more than 1220 ° C). But fire resistance, the main property of these clays, is not essential in architectural and artistic ceramic products, because these products are used in conditions of -50 – +50 ° C. Therefore, the technology of replacing refractory chamotte and clay with chamotte made from low-alumina non-deficient clays and clays of secondary deposits (low-melting clays, waste clays, etc.) is necessary and energy-resource-saving.
Description. Ceramic products are in great demand, primarily due to the fact that they are environmentally friendly and durable. Due to the growth of individual construction, the demand for large-sized artistic and decorative ceramic products for architectural, construction, gardening and park purposes has increased. These are various sculptures, busts, decorative volumetric-spatial plastic for interiors and exteriors, large-sized flowerpots and trees, fountains and other ceramic products for landscape design, ceramic panels, etc., which creates a unique recreational area, emphasizes the features of landscape design.