A study of the various uses of china clay obtained from the Cornwall region of England. Begins with footage at a quarry, showing the excavation and treatment process before it reaches a kiln for drying. China clay sand, a by-product of this process is recycled and used in the manufacture of concrete block, extensivley used in the construction of the ‘Cornish Unit House’. Presents interior and exterior footage of this type of home. Scenes within a china factory capture the skills of potters and painters who convert the clay into decorative household products. Also shows the manufacturing process in a paper mill which uses a combination of china clay and wood-pulp to produce newsprint. Commentary by Geoffrey Sumner. Editing by Len Green.
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ACMI Identifier
313899
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Recycling (Waste, etc.)
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Recycling (Waste, etc.)
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Housing
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Recycling (Waste, etc.)
Crafts & Visual Arts → Ceramics
Crafts & Visual Arts → Interior decoration
Crafts & Visual Arts → Pottery
Crafts & Visual Arts → Pottery - Great Britain
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Housing
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Housing
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Interior decoration
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)