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Casting Greenware
Suppose we have a mold
for a pitcher consisting of two separate molds: a two-piece drain mold
for the body of the pitcher, and a two-piece solid-casting mold
for the handle.
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Firing, Part 1
In order to transform a dry, brittle piece of greenware into a hard, durable ceramic object, it must be subjected to enough heat to "mature" the clay;
for most clays used in hobby ceramics, the maturing temperature ranges from 1830° to 1940°F, and the firing is done in an oven that is called a "kiln," pronounced with or without the "n.
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123.
Brushes And Brushstrokes, Part 2
The round brush, in its various sizes, can be considered to be the "workhorse" of ceramic decorations, since it is used in so many ways
for so many different effects; indeed, the round brush is the one which comes immediately to mind when instructive articles refer to "a brush.
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124.
Brushes And Brushstrokes, Part 3
And, as stated previously, soft, flat brushes are also used
for the application of glazes and underglaze colors, while flat bristle brushes are often used when applying non-firing opaque stains,
for solid coverage.
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125.
Sponges
Synthetic sponges of expanded rubber, neoprene and plastic have been substituted
for natural sponges
for most household duties, and some of these, too, can be used to great advantage in ceramic decoration.
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126.
Decorating With Stencils
Stencils have been used
for centuries to decorate textiles,
for architectural ornamentation, and, in the silk screen process (serigraphy),
for the production and reproduction of pictures and paintings.
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127.
Decorating With Lustres
Lustres have been used
for many centuries, to decorate ceramic ware; the exact date of the first use of lustre decoration is uncertain, but it is thought to have been invented and perfected by Islamic potters as early as the 8th or 9th century.
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128.
Surface Alteration - Slip Sculpturing
The alteration of the surface of ceramic ware has intrigued potters
for centuries, and many examples of various types of added ornamentation can be found in museums throughout the world.
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129.
Surface Alteration - Piercing
The piercing and cutting of decorative designs into ceramic ware has been practiced
for centuries, by potters in all parts of the world.
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130.
Surface Alteration - Slip Painting
The directions which follow are
for the pictured piece, suggestions
for other applications and finishes are at the end of this chapter.
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