How Does Tableware Factory Paint Ceramic Bowls?

A ceramic bowl with exquisite colors and elegant patterns often makes people’s eyes shine when it is placed on the table. Whether it is the classic blue and white pattern or the modern gradient stripes, these patterns are not created overnight, but embody the wisdom and experience of ceramic craftsmen.

In the ceramic production process, the “painting” link is a key step to give the product beauty and personality. Today, LovingHome will take you into the painting process behind the ceramic bowls and introduce several of our painting methods.

Before Painting: The Preparation Stage of Ceramic Bowls

Painting is not the first step in ceramic production, but a process that begins after the embryo is formed and the initial firing (bisque firing) is completed. The usual process includes:

• Biscuit production: The initial shape of the ceramic bowl is formed by grouting, rolling, pressing, etc.
• Biscuit treatment: The initial firing is carried out at about 800℃ to make it have a certain hardness for subsequent processing.
• Surface cleaning: Clean dust and burrs, polish details, and prepare for pattern attachment.
• Quality inspection mark: Mark the location where painting is required, and confirm the direction and size of the pattern.

Only by laying a solid “biscuit foundation” can the pattern drawing be accurately and firmly presented.

Several Mainstream Painting Methods of Ceramic Bowls

Hand Painting

Hand painting is the most artistic way of painting, usually completed by experienced craftsmen. They use brushes or painting sponges to paint directly on ceramic bowls, with free lines and diverse styles.

Suitable for creating high-end customized and limited edition products. Each hand-painted ceramic bowl has a “unique” temperature and personality, and is widely loved by art tableware collectors and boutique customers.

Decal Transfer

Decal is a common industrial drawing method. By sticking the transfer paper with pre-printed patterns on ceramic bowls’ surface and then firing and curing it, the pattern is fixed on the surface of the porcelain.

It is suitable for mass production, with clear and stable patterns and strong color expression. It is often used for decorations such as cartoon patterns, flowers, and LOGOs, and is the main process in branding and commercial applications.

Spray Glaze & Spray Paint

Using a spray gun to evenly spray the colored glaze on the bowl body, it is often used to create gradient colors, matte or watercolor patterns, which are more modern.

It is suitable for mass production and can effectively maintain color consistency. It is especially suitable for matching plain, kiln-changed, and Morandi-style ceramic bowls.

Machine Stamping

The embossed pattern is stamped on the surface of the bowl by mechanical equipment, and then matched with colored glaze to create a decorative effect with a strong three-dimensional sense.

Compared with hand-carving, machine stamping is more efficient and has good pattern consistency. It is suitable for ceramic bowl series such as retro style and European style, which not only retains the feel but also improves production stability.

Kiln-Change Glaze

This method does not rely on manual drawing, but is fired in a high-temperature furnace to fire special colored glazes. The glaze flows and changes naturally in the kiln to form textures and colors that cannot be replicated.

Kiln-changed ceramic bowls are “unique” with a texture like smoke and clouds. It is often used in artistic ceramics and high-end tableware series.

Glazing and Firing: Let the Pattern Really “Freeze”

After the pattern is drawn, ceramic bowls will be glazed. Transparent glaze not only protects the pattern from fading, but also enhances the surface gloss, making ceramic bowls more moist and full.

Finally, the high-temperature firing of about 1200℃ makes the pattern and the porcelain body completely integrated to form a stable and firm decorative layer. After firing, it is cooled, inspected, and packaged before it becomes a truly “finished bowl”.

How does LovingHome Ensure the Quality of Painting?

As a professional ceramic tableware manufacturer, LovingHome has advanced drawing, decal and inkjet equipment, and is equipped with an experienced painting craft team. We insist on:

• All flower paper patterns are designed independently and the firing effect is strictly tested.
• Each batch of color glaze is proportioned by the technical department and samples are kept for tracking.
• Each finished product undergoes at least three rounds of quality inspection to ensure that the pattern is clear, the color is stable, and it does not fall off.
• Support OEM/ODM pattern customization according to customer needs to meet brand exclusivity needs.

Conclusion: The Color of Each Bowl is A Careful Expression

From an ordinary blank to a ceramic bowl with color and temperature, it is a process and the hard work of countless craftsmen. Whether it is the artistic atmosphere of hand-painted or the commercial beauty of batch printing, LovingHome always adheres to the pursuit of details and beauty, and continues to provide reliable and aesthetically pleasing ceramic tableware products to global customers.

If you would like to customize your own pattern or develop a new series of ceramic bowls, please feel free to contact LovingHome. We look forward to working with you to create every bowl with a real story.