The differences between glass and colored glaze mainly lie in the following aspects:
- Composition: The main component of glass is silicon dioxide, while the composition of colored glaze is more complex. Its main component is lead oxide-containing crystal.
- Color: Glass is generally in solid colors, while colored glaze has more diverse and richer colors.
- Manufacturing process: The manufacturing process of glass is relatively simple. Usually, raw materials are melted at high temperature and then rapidly cooled. However, the manufacturing process of colored glaze is much more complicated. It requires multiple processes, including mold making, firing, polishing, etc., and many processes need to be completed by hand.
- Uses: Glass is widely used in fields such as architecture, automobiles, and electronics. While colored glaze is mainly used to make handicrafts and decorations.
- Value: Due to the differences in manufacturing processes and uses, the value of colored glaze is usually higher than that of glass.