Ceramics 1
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At the end of Ceramics 1 & 2, we will have a test
updated Fall 2025
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Anatomy of a Vessel
1.Pinch
The oldest method of construction
2. Coil
The Gold Standard
3. Slab
Pinch, Coil & Slab are the 3 methods of Construction we will focus on in Ceramics 1
4. Ceramics 2-
new method of construction
Throwing on the wheel
5. Drape- Forming a slab of clay over an object
6. Press- The opposite of Drape
7.Combination- using more than one method
Life Cycle of a Vessel
This is the old school way to fire a kiln, by using a cone. Remember when we see a triangle that is the symbol in Ceramics for cone. Orton assigned the temperature values to cones.
This is the old school way to fire a kiln, by using a cone. Remember when we see a triangle that is the symbol in Ceramics for cone. Orton assigned the temperature values to cones.
We still talk about Cones when we are referring to specific temperatures
Our kilns are powered by electricity
kid version
kid version
Clay gun
Clay gun
Our version- A tool that can help with sprigging. Do you need a clay gun in order to sprig? no
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What decoration technique is this?
What decoration technique is this?
What decoration technique is this?
What decoration technique is this?
What decoration technique is this?
What decoration technique is this?
What decoration technique is this?
What decoration technique is this?
What decoration technique is this?
What decoration technique is this?
What decoration technique is this?
What decoration technique is this?
What decoration technique is this?
What decoration technique is this?
What decoration technique is this?
What decoration technique is this?
What decoration technique is this?
What decoration technique is this?
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GLAZING STEPS 9
GLAZING STEPS 9
Write these steps out completely- you will need these steps when you glaze
Step 1
Step 1
Bisque piece needs a bath with water.
Bisque piece needs a bath with water.
Why?
Why?
Removal of dust---which can contribute to crawling
Removal of dust---which can contribute to crawling
If you have carving you will need a toothbrush to scrub in the carved areas
If you have carving you will need a toothbrush to scrub in the carved areas
Items needed: toothbrush (if carving),
Items needed: toothbrush (if carving),
table brushes, 2 bowls (one ½ water),
table brushes, 2 bowls (one ½ water),
sponges, scrap paper and banding wheel
sponges, scrap paper and banding wheel
NO CANVAS
NO CANVAS
Step 2
Step 2
•Selecting glaze–
•Selecting glaze–
Types:
Types:
Transparent– clear- like a window
Transparent– clear- like a window
Semi- Transparent- can see through,
Semi- Transparent- can see through,
Opaque- cannot see through,
Opaque- cannot see through,
Semi Opaque- not glossy and depending on details can see through,
Semi Opaque- not glossy and depending on details can see through,
Crystal- rocks
Crystal- rocks
Step 3:
Step 3:
Mix Glaze: Empty ENTIRE bottle of glaze
Mix Glaze: Empty ENTIRE bottle of glaze
into the bowl without water– MIX (you may need a fork)
into the bowl without water– MIX (you may need a fork)
Why is this important?
Why is this important?
All of the colorant sinks to the bottom of the bottle
All of the colorant sinks to the bottom of the bottle
Step 4
Step 4
Grading Sheet for project
Grading Sheet for project
Read and document glaze information on grading sheet- name of glaze(s), type, food safe and outside coats. FS or NFS stands for Food Safe, not food safe
Read and document glaze information on grading sheet- name of glaze(s), type, food safe and outside coats. FS or NFS stands for Food Safe, not food safe
Step 5
Step 5
Pour inside first move excess glaze out with paint brush, done. Wipe out side drips
Pour inside first move excess glaze out with paint brush, done. Wipe out side drips
Banding wheel and paper
Banding wheel and paper
Paint outside one coat–
Paint outside one coat–
dry and then a second coat
dry and then a second coat
If you apply glaze too thick–
If you apply glaze too thick–
Step 6
Step 6
Dry footing– removal of glaze from the foot of your project. CLEAN EVEN GLAZE LINE is one of our quality standards.
Dry footing– removal of glaze from the foot of your project. CLEAN EVEN GLAZE LINE is one of our quality standards.
You will need a sponge and water to remove glaze-- this is called dryfooting- removing excess glaze
You will need a sponge and water to remove glaze-- this is called dryfooting- removing excess glaze
This bowl has been dry footed and has a clean even glaze line
This bowl has been dry footed and has a clean even glaze line
This bowl has not been dry footed.
This bowl has not been dry footed.
Step 7
Step 7
Touch ups- Rims, handles, lugs, carving
Touch ups- Rims, handles, lugs, carving
Step 8
Step 8
Check Documentation- Is everything filled out in the Glaze information box?
Check Documentation- Is everything filled out in the Glaze information box?
If you used more than one glaze make sure they are all on your grading sheet.
If you used more than one glaze make sure they are all on your grading sheet.
Step 9
Step 9
Place piece on raw glaze shelf
Place piece on raw glaze shelf
with a clean sheet of paper.
with a clean sheet of paper.
Items to consider
Items to consider
•Glaze can stain clothing- wear an apron
•Glaze can stain clothing- wear an apron
It also stains canvases
•You will need these notes out and read them while you glaze
•You will need these notes out and read them while you glaze
•Avoid applying thick coats of glaze– this will lead to crawling
•Avoid applying thick coats of glaze– this will lead to crawling
•When applying more than one glaze work light to dark
•When applying more than one glaze work light to dark
•Consider your clay body
•Consider your clay body
•know new terms: dry footing, crawling
•know new terms: dry footing, crawling
Checking handles, lugs and carving
Checking handles, lugs and carving
We have funnels to put glazes back into bottles
GLAZING IDEAS:
GLAZING IDEAS:
•Glaze inlay
•Glaze inlay
•Using more than one glaze– one on the inside one on the outside
•Using more than one glaze– one on the inside one on the outside
•Siphoning glaze
•Siphoning glaze
Ceramics 2
Ceramics 2
Anatomy of the Wheel
Anatomy of the Wheel
Wax Resist
Piercing
Throwing steps
Seal
Center
Opening
Pull the bottom
Collar
Pull the wall
Shape
Free
Trim
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