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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Glazing Steps 9
Have these steps out and read them while you glaze
Step 1
Step 1
Give bisque piece a bath- if decorations, toothbrush
Gather materials:
Banding wheel
scrap papers
Table brushes
2 bowls- one with water
Sponge
funnel
NO canvas
Step 2
Step 2
Selecting a glaze-- Test tiles
Transparent-clear
Semi- Transparent- color but can see the clay body color
Opaque- covers completely
Semi- Opaque- covers well, but decorations could be visible
Crystal- rocks
Step 3
Step 3
Mix entire glaze bottle
Pour into bowl without water
Colorant is heavier and sinks to the bottom
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, outside coats.
Read and document glaze information on grading sheet- name of glaze(s), type, outside coats.
Step 5
Step 5
Pour inside first, empty into bowl- move excess glaze out with paint brush, done. No puddles. Wipe side drips with a sponge
Pour inside first, empty into bowl- move excess glaze out with paint brush, done. No puddles. Wipe side drips with a sponge
Banding wheel and paper-set on rim
Banding wheel and paper-set on rim
Paint outside one coat–
Paint outside one coat–
when dry apply a second coat
when dry apply a second coat
If you paint glaze too thick–
If you paint glaze too thick–
it can crawl- The picture on the right is an example of crawling
it can crawl- The picture on the right is an example of crawling
Pour Once, Paint twice
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--sloppy glaze line
This bowl has not been dry footed--sloppy glaze line
Step 7
Step 7
Touch ups- Rims, handles, lugs, carving, sprigging
Touch ups- Rims, handles, lugs, carving, sprigging
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 (bottom shelf)
Place piece on raw glaze shelf (bottom shelf)
with a clean sheet of paper.
with a clean sheet of paper.
When your project is out of the glaze fire- we can have a final grade conference.
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
• Always bathe your project and avoid applying thick coats of glaze– this can lead to crawling-- bald spots
• Always bathe your project and avoid applying thick coats of glaze– this can lead to crawling-- bald spots
•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, test tiles
•know new terms: dry footing, crawling, test tiles
Checking handles, lugs, decorations
Checking handles, lugs, decorations
We have funnels in cabinet 1 to put glazes back into bottles
GLAZING IDEAS:
GLAZING IDEAS:
•Glaze inlay-- light to dark
•Glaze inlay-- light to dark
•Using more than one glaze– one on the inside and a different glaze on the outside
•Using more than one glaze– one on the inside and a different glaze 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
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.
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:
Items needed:
toothbrush (if carving)
toothbrush (if carving)
table brushes
table brushes
2 bowls (one ½ water)
2 bowls (one ½ water)
sponge
sponge
scrap papers and banding wheel
scrap papers and banding wheel
NO CANVAS and you might want to wear an apron
NO CANVAS and you might want to wear an apron
Step 2
Step 2
Selecting a glaze– looking at test tiles
Selecting a glaze– looking at test tiles
Types of glaze:
Types of glaze:
Transparent– clear- like a window
Transparent– clear- like a window
Semi- Transparent- can see through,
Semi- Transparent- can see through,
Opaque- cannot see through, covers well
Opaque- cannot see through, covers well
Semi Opaque- depending on decorations can see through
Semi Opaque- depending on decorations 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?
Why?
All of the colorant is heavier and sinks to the bottom of the bottle
All of the colorant is heavier and sinks to the bottom of the bottle
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