Practical Glaze Chemistry Workshop
A three part workshop (Aug 14, 21, and 28) with Andrew Seymour of Clayscapes Pottery on the basics of developing and making your very own glazes at home.
Each class will be broadcast live from 6pm to 7:30pm Eastern on its day and will be available for replay starting shortly after the broadcast ends.
Class 1: Prep and Materials - Aug 14, 2020 - 6pm - 7:30pm Eastern
Reviewing the materials that make up a glaze, a short description of what each material does and how it’s used in the glaze making process.
Class 2: Blend vs Base - Aug 21, 2020 - 6pm - 7:30pm Eastern
How do you want to go about your testing process. Volumetric Blends or Base Formula tinkering?
Class 3: Review, Refine, Re-Test - Aug 28, 2020 - 6pm - 7:30pm Eastern
Review the results of your efforts (what to look for), make any changes you want, and continue with the testing process.
Materials List:
1 Pound each
Custer Feldspar
Frit 3134
Whiting
Talc
EPK
Silica 325 mesh
1/4 Pound each
Copper Carbonate
Cobalt Carbonate
Spanish Red Iron Oxide
Light Rutile
Zircopax
Clayscapes has put together a kit of the above materials that you can get here:
https://www.clayscapespottery.com/products/drews-workshop-materials
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Practical Glaze Chemistry - Class 1
Class 1: Prep and Materials
Reviewing the materials that make up a glaze, a short description of what each material does and how it’s used in the glaze making process. -
Practical Glaze Chemistry - Class 2
Class 2: Blend vs Base
How do you want to go about your testing process. Volumetric Blends or Base Formula tinkering? -
Practical Glaze Chemistry - Class 3
Class 3: Review, Refine, Re-Test
Review the results of your efforts (what to look for), make any changes you want, and continue with the testing process.Drew's Custom Bisque Firing Schedule
https://hotkilns.com/support/pottery-kiln-knowledgebase/how-do-i-fix-pinholes-and-blistering-glazing -
Practical-Glaze-Chemistry-Materials-List.pdf
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