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Ceramic Products Filling Our World

Ceramic plates and cups - that's what most people think of when they hear the word 'ceramics.' But in fact ceramic products are all around us - they literally fill our world. Come on a little tour with me - I promise that it will open your eyes.

Where would you be without your vehicle? Ceramics are present there - did you know that? Yes, many vehicles today use ceramic brake pads. These pads eliminate the need to use the older, asbestos-based types, which are a health hazard. Ceramic brake pads are also more effective in helping you stop - at all speeds, ceramic brake pads will provide you with that peace of mind.

How about another example: ceramic tile. What would the average home look like without them? You will find the in the bathroom (shower, walls and floors), in the kitchen (even for counter tops) and in hallways. When you have ceramic tile installed in your home, you increase it's value and beauty (particularly if it is hand-painted tile).

Speaking of the home, another area where you will see ceramic products in the kitchen is in the 'equipment' used there: coffee carafes, teapots and ceramic tea strainers can be found there, right alongside of the usual ceramic dish or cup.

Let's leave the indoors for a moment, and head outside. Let's go out to the garden, and sit down - here's a wonderful ceramic garden stool, right next to a couple of pixies and garden gnomes -- that's right, all made of ceramics.

While we are outside, let's go to the front of the house. What's there? Ceramic house numbers, sometimes incorporating even the street name and family last name, proudly displayed. And there's spot in his doghouse. What's that I see beside him? Well, I'll be doggoned - it's a ceramic dog bowl!

Now let's go to work. Business and industry has always been a user of ceramics. Piezo ceramic elements - you will find these in many high-tech devices, like medical equipment, computers, furnaces - even your backyard BBQ. Ceramic ball bearings are used in many devices - from your family car to a child's skateboard.

Yes, it's true, I think: Ceramic products can be found all around us, filling our world. Where would we be without them? Much poorer off, I think.

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Author: Cindy Anderson writes about craft fairs and The Many Uses of Ceramics Learn more about ceramic tea strainers by visiting her website at www.total-ceramics.com
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