Porcelain sculpture has evolved beyond traditional techniques, with contemporary artists increasingly incorporating mixed media such as metals, textiles, and found objects to push creative boundaries. By embedding metals like copper or brass, artists introduce contrasting textures and structural support, while textiles—lace, silk, or burlap—add organic softness or intricate patterns. Some techniques include:

1. Inlay and Embossing: Metals are pressed or fused into porcelain at high temperatures, creating permanent metallic accents.

2. Textile Impressions: Fabrics are pressed into wet clay, leaving detailed imprints before firing.

3. Combined Assemblage: Pre-fired porcelain pieces are joined with wire, thread, or epoxy for hybrid forms.

These methods challenge porcelain’s fragility, resulting in dynamic artworks that merge delicate ceramics with bold, unconventional materials. Pioneers like Claire Curneen and Kate Malone exemplify this trend, proving mixed media elevates porcelain’s expressive potential.