How Our Porcelain Is Made

Old craft, rethought

Blick in die Fertigung der Kabellosen Porzellanleuchte mit LED-Akku – von feinesweißes im Japandi Stil, Berlin.

From liquid slip to finished piece

Our workshop is the heart of everything. Every piece is made here the traditional way — entirely without machines. That's what sets us apart from industrially produced mass goods. Up to fourteen steps and more go into classical porcelain making, each one carried out in sequence, every single one by hand.

Katy Jung von feines weißes in ihrer Werkstatt beim glasieren

Step by step

The design is first modelled precisely in plaster and cast into a mould. Once the mould has dried, the liquid porcelain slip is poured in, carefully released, dried, retouched, and fired at around 900°C. After this first firing, the body has the stability needed for glazing. The second — sharp or smooth — firing follows after glazing, at around 1300°C.

Personalisierter Porzellanbecher mit Namen von feines weißes Berlin

Decors, Surfaces and the Finishing Touch

Decorations are applied by screen printing or hand-painting, then fired into the transparent glaze a third time — or more. Unglazed surfaces are sanded and polished by hand at the end, making the porcelain soft and smooth to the touch.

Care and everyday use

Firing at high temperature produces a dense, white-translucent body — stable and long-lasting. All pieces are dishwasher safe, decorations are permanently fired into the glaze, and all surfaces are food safe. Unglazed outer surfaces are finely sanded and polished to a velvety softness. For stubborn marks, a damp eraser sponge does the trick.

FAQ Manufacturing & Care

What does "handmade porcelain" mean at feinesweißes?

In our Berlin workshop, we pour the porcelain mass into molds, retouch each form, glaze, fire, and sand each piece by hand. This is how true craftsmanship is created – no mass production.

What are the production steps a piece of porcelain goes through at feinesweißes?

We begin with slip casting, demolding, retouching, drying, conducting the first firing, glazing, carrying out the final firing, refining with decoration or sanding, and polishing the unglazed surface – every detail is considered and executed.

What makes the surface of our pieces special?

The outer surfaces are intentionally left unglazed in parts, finely ground and polished – the result is a velvety feel and a calm appearance that invites you to use and touch them.

How sustainable is production at feinesweißes?

We deliberately work on a small scale (small series & unique pieces), avoid industrial mass production, and choose environmentally conscious processes whenever possible. Each piece is created in Berlin with consideration for material usage and production – this contributes to its longevity and value.

How do I properly care for a fine white garment in everyday use?

In addition to dishwasher-safe use, for unglazed surfaces with heavy soiling, we recommend a damp magic eraser. This will keep the surface matte, pleasant to the touch, and visibly beautiful.

Where is the porcelain manufactured?

Our manufactory is located in Berlin's Prenzlauer Berg – all pieces are produced there in-house under the direction of Katy Jung. This way, we maintain control over material selection, workflow, and quality.

Why is every piece unique or part of a small series?

Because we don't mass-produce: every shape, every décor, every glaze is selected with care. Small series allow for variation – and unique pieces are individual items with character. This way, your choice remains unique.

Are the pieces suitable for everyday use – for example, dishwasher-safe?

Yes. The high-temperature firing creates a dense, non-porous body. Our vessels are dishwasher-safe, and the decorations are permanently fused with the glaze and food-safe.