Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing a ceramic material, in particular porcelain, having a porous, foam-like structure, comprising the steps of providing a clay composition comprising kaolin clay; alkali metal salt and/or alkaline earth metal salt, or a mixture thereof; a plastic mineral clay; and a frit; and water; shaping said composition in a mould; drying said composition in said mould by subjecting it to temperatures below 140° C.; firing said composition in said mould by subjecting it to temperatures within the range of 700-1200° C. The invention also pertains to objects made of this foamed ceramic material.