Saturday, 23 June 2012

This group of images show my decoration on my Bowl.
Session 3 
In this session I learnt how to use stencils to decorate a form
The top image shows the stencils which i have cut out of paper.
The two images below show the bowl with black slip on it and i have painted it on with a brush and using the whirler to get a nice even finish. 

Some Technical Stuff:
Pint weight of glaze = 28 fl oz
Pint weight of water = 20 fl oz
Dry weight of glaze = 8 oz
Bentonite = is used as it is a suspender which stops the dry part of the glaze from separating from the liquid (water)
Calcium Chloride addition = is also used as it is a suspender which stops the dry part of the glaze from separating from the liquid (water)Also it makes it easier to apply coatings of even thickness when it has been mixed into the glaze.
 Tongs = are used to hold a piece of ceramics.-
Lets you hold a cup/bowl and allows you to dip the shape into the glaze with minimum finger marks placed on the form 

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