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i n t h i s i s s u e o f

Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Answers to Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

I t inerary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Pic of the Month . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Teacher's Pet: C r e a t i v e C e r a m i c Ange ls by Ruth N. W i l d . . 11

Enameler 's Column: Presents for under the Christmas Tree by Kathe Bert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Versati le Candleholders by Don Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Christmas.Tree Ornamen ts by John ]mhoff . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Underg laze: Merry Monks Usher in the Christmas Season demonstrated by Marc BelJalre . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Gone Are the Days by Edris Eckhardf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Enamel ing: Champleve ( P a r t 2) by Kenneth F. Bates . . . . 24

Str ict ly Stoneware: Learning about Glazes ( P a r t 3) by F. Carlton Ball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Show Time: Cleveland May Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Overglaze Notebook by Zena Hoist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

CeramAct iv i t ies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Ceramic Shopper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Index to Advert isers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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I have been a satisfied and enter ta ined subscriber since your good magazine started. I though t you would like to know that, to me, the cost of a subscription is the least expensive item . . . in each issue I find something which I must order "whether I need it or not" . . .

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BUT WHERE ARE DIMENSIONS? Dear Editor:

Regarding Don Wood 's article on a Six- Sided Cookie J a r (September) I cannot find any dimensions given in the text. I n fact, there is no ment ion of size at all.

Proport ions are so very impor tan t to design! Of course, I can guess f rom the picture on the cover but I would appreci- ate his propor t ions for the " two dozen cookie" size.

MARGARET S. PUSEY Aurora , W. Va.

• Specific dimensions are intentionally omitted to encourage readers to use their own creative talents. When con[ronted with your inquiry Mr. Wood did ask with interest (and a smile) "how big are the cookies?" ---Ed.

INSPIRED T E A C H E R - A U T H O R Dear Editor :

I was very pleased with your t rea tment of my article ( "Teachers Pet", September) and I am now inspired to do addit ional wri t ing--especia l ly since I am teaching first grade. I have a large full can of clay in the classroom . . .

I would like to order extra copies of this issue and also learn the cost of re- prints . . .

VIRGINIA L. NEVIN Fayetteville, N.Y.

FROM THE 49TH STATE Dear Editor:

O u r members of Alaska Potters of Ju- neau wonder if you, and maybe your readers, might like to hear a bit about pot t ing in Alaska. We are so isolated here that most of our new ideas come from your fine magazine. Most people do not realize that for the greater par t of the year the only means of t ranspor ta t ion in and out of Ju- neau is by air which means we cannot hop into a car and drive to a pottery s h o p . . .

BETTY G. GUILL Juneau, Alaska

• We certainly are, and reader Guill has been encouraged to send details and photos.---Ed.

ARE MINIATURES POTTERY? Dear Editor:

• . . The article on Margare t Fetzer's minia ture pottery (September) was one of the most fascinating I have ever read. The photos were superb and left little to the imaginat ion, bu t I would still love to see an original. A thrown pot complete in

every detail and only a little taller than a thumb tack is unbelievable . . .

Where can these miniature pots be seen and do you know if they are for sale?

MRS. B. R. RANDISI New York City

• Some o[ the Adelaide Robineau's miniatures are on display at the Syracuse (N.Y . ) museum. Mrs. Fetzer may part with one o[ her pieces; you can write to her in care o[ the School o[ Fine Arts, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.--Ed.

Dear Editor: • . . At first I was intrigued with the

m i n i a t u r e s but after a few minutes ' thought couldn' t help wonder ing why any accomplished potter would waste his time with such nonsense• Throwing with lolli- pop sticks, etc., etc. is not a pot t ing technique; in fact, this belongs in a field of its own like inscribing the Pledge of Allegi- ance on the head of a pin. Clay work is supposed to be relaxing and a craft that should enable you to wade in with both hands.

Shame on (the editors) for wasting so much space.

MIGI-IELLE DAVID St. Louis, Mo.

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~ S h o u l d I buy a certain quality of glass for decorating or can I fire any kind?

You can use a n y kind of g lass ware . B e g i n n e r s have f u n p a i n t i n g old bott les, je l ly g lasses and even Pyrex dishes ( the l a t t e r be ing used for f lower a r r a n g e m e n t s ) . - - Z E N A H O L S T

Q I have quite a large amoz~nt of bisque ware that has been sitting around for many months and it is now in a rather dirty and dusty condition. Once before when I tried to glaze dirty bisque the results were very unsuccessful. Can you tell me if there is someway I can use this ware?

You l ea rned the h a r d way t h a t dus ty , heav i ly f i nge r - p r i n t e d and g e n e r a l l y d i r t y bisque wa re will i n v a r i a b l y repel glaze in the kiln, g iv ing c r a w l i n g and o the r unde- s i r ab le resul t s . The eas ies t way to clean the wa re is to p u t i t a l l in your ki ln and fire to dull red heat . The surface a c c u m u l a t i o n will t hus be b u r n e d off and the wa re will be as good as new, r eady for g l a z i n g . - - C M STAFF.

Q Do you recommend buying a second-hand potters wheel? I f so what sort of defects do you suggest I be particularly careful to look for?

We h e a r t i l y r ecommend b a r g a i n s ! You have to be sure, however , t h a t you a r e g e t t i n g a b a r g a i n and not a whi te

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0RTON

The large cone series is made in Cone Numbers 022 to 42, inclusive (except Nos. 21, 22, 24 and 25, but including Nos. 31½ and 32½. ) The small cone series is made in Cone Numbers from 022 to 12, inclusive.

An iron-free series of large cones in Nos. 010 to 3, inclusive, is available for those firings having somewhat reducing conditions.

Plaques for both large and small cones are made in compositions suitable for the range Cone 022 to 12, and the range Cones 13 to 36. Plaques for P.C.E. cones are not available, since requirements vary widely from laboratory to laboratory.

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Send show announcements early--WHERE TO SHOW: three months ahead of entry date; WHERE TO GO: at least six weeks before opening.

WHERE TO SHOW CANADA, MONTREAL February 12-April

Biennial exhibition "Canadian Ceramics of 1959" sponsored by the Canadian Handicrafts Guild and Canadian Guild of Potters at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. Open to residents of Canada only. Deadline for entry: December 8. For further details regarding prizes, fees, and where to send pieces for different re- gions write Margot Avramovitch, Chair- man of Ceramics 1959, 2025 Peel St., Montreal 2, Canada.

MASSACHUSETTS, ANDOVER April 4 -May 3

"Massachusetts Crafts of Today", a juried exhibition to be held at the Addison Gallery of American Art. Residents of Massachusetts, teachers and students ell- gible. Massachusetts crafts for the 1959 Boston Arts Festival will be selected from this exhibition. Awards; museum purchase prize. Fee" Members of the Mas- sachusetts Association of H a n d c r a f t Groups, $1; non-members, $2. Deadline for work: March 12. Additional information may be obtained from the Addi- son Gallery.

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"Designer-Craftsmen, 1959", sponsored by the York State Craftsmen, will be held at the Albany Institute of History and Art. Jury; prizes. Fee: $1. Deadline for work: February 5. For additional information and entry blanks, write Miss Jan- et MacFarlane, York State Craftsmen, Chamber of Commerce, Ithaca, N.Y.

OHIO, YOUNGSTOWN January 1-25

Eleventh Annual Ceramic and Sculpture Show, sponsored by the Butler Institute of American Art. Residents and former residents of Ohio eligible. Jury; $750 purchase prizes. Entry Fee: $2, Packing Charge, $2. Deadline for entries Dee. 14. For additional information and entry blanks, write the Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave.

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ILLINOIS~ SPRINGFIELD November 4-25

The Sixth Miami Annual "National Ce- ramic Exhibition", a Smithsonian Insti- tution Traveling Exhibition at Illinois State Museum.

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Q I recently completed an underglaze tile table top. Twenty unfired tiles were set together and the motif painted across the face of them as though it was a single slab of clay. A f ter the glaze firing the decoration on several of the tiles showed signs of peeling up from the body. I have had trouble with this underglaze before, but I wonder why it showed defects on only some of the tiles since it was all painted at one time.

I t h i n k you have answered your own quest ion. I t i sn ' t l ikely t h a t the u n d e r g l a z e would be defec t ive on a select few t i les f r o m the g r o u p of 20. The diff icul ty is in the tile, no t the underg laze . Some of your t i les were not p rope r ly p r e p a r e d before decora t ing . They ev iden t ly were dus ty or f i nge r -p r in t ed and the unde rg laze neve r adhered to beg in wi th . Befo re d e c o r a t i n g g r e e n w a r e w i th u n d e r g l a z e a lways be sure to ca re fu l ly c lean the sur face wi th a qu i t e -damp sponge and p a i n t i m m e d i a t e l y on the s l igh t ly roughened , d a m p s u r f a c e . - - C M STAFF.


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EACHER':S PET

CREATIVE C E R A M I C ANGELS by RUTH N. WILD

Art Instructor Buffalo, N. Y.

SOME F O L K S collect bells, some collect buttons and still others collect angeh. Recently, the latter has become a popular hobby in this area. But how inanv "angel collectors" l)cssess such a priceless item as a hand-bui l t or,ramie angel designed and made by a 7th or 8th grade child? Many mothers in Buffalo's Public School Number One district feature unique hand-buih angels in their treasured collections.

The students of School One ahvavs are eager to create with clay and look forward to following their creations through all stages to the final firing in tile art room's two ceramic kilns. I would like to share our procedure for making creative ceramic angels, a method which has been very successful in our part icular art class situation. Perhaps you will be able to adapt our technique to meet your needs. V~'hen a class decides to create ceramic angels, we first discuss "What really makes an angel?" After thinking through the problem, t h e b o y s and girls usually agree that all angels must have a head, bodv and wings. Angels also can have a halo. base or standard, arms, features, hair and a robe or cape.

We list these characteristics on the blackboard, for later reference, as individual comments are offered by class

STUDENTS carefully put finishing on their hand-built angels.

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CERAMIC ANGELS by seventh and eighth grade students of the author.

members. Suggestions are bount iful and endless. We suggest that an angel might carry a wand, star. garland, lamb. bell or a musical instrument. The angel might assume a sitting, s tanding or kneeling position: or might be portrayed bowing down or reaching heavenward.

Then we discuss hou' to make our angels. \Ve build our own creations, and no one copies. We all pinch and squeeze and manii)ulate the soft. moist, plastic white clav body, to ex- press our own feelings. It 's difficult to tell who enjoys this lesson most tile students or the teacher.

From our previous experiences with clay, we already know that our angels may be hand-bu ih with coils or slabs of clay: they also could be pinched or modeled into shape, or tile clay could be rolled thin like a pie clust and cut out just as fabric is cut for a dress. Each child decides on the method he will use for making his angel.

After the basic form is completed. the clay may be surface-treated with colored engobes or textured for con- trasts. There is something tradit ional about a white angel, so often transparent glazes are used over the white bodv.

However, we have also designed very successful red clay angels with black, curh" hair. Yellow cngobes make very effective Oriental angels. An appreciation of people, regardless of the color of their skins, can be a fine outgrowth of such an art room project. One school exhibit of completed ceramic angels of all racial groups was headed, "Sing choirs of angels," taken from tile familiar Christmas carol.

Ceramic angels make a fine project for anv season of the }'ear, but they are especially appropriate at Christ- inastime. Since this project stimulates the imaginat ion of all age levels, ceramic angels are amazingly successful with adult groups as well. Whether you collect them or not, you and your students will enjoy creating ceramic angels. II

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Q I h .ve been "'experimenting" with the dry under,ql(tze t)ou'der.~ sold by some large eeretmic supply houses .nd find t/tat by mixing the colors u'ith slip, the product ix .~imilar to .n opaque u~lderglaze; a~ttl t/tat by mixD~g with glaze, the product re.~embles the lrenspare~tt underglazes. 1 am not at all sure, though, o.f the proper proportioms of m~t- terials to be used for the best working consistency. Any suggestions along these lines would be appreciated.

The mos t helpful answer we could give would be to sugges t t ha t you set up an exper iment in which you vary the different i tems in small amounts , such as 1% increases, and carefu l ly note the various consis tencies and o ther prop- ert ies . Since your own par t icu lar working mater ia l s and even the humid i ty and outside t e m p e r a t u r e affect the results, th is is the only sure way to arr ive at a satisfactory answer .

As long as you a l ready are exper iment ing , you might also t ry work ing wi th glaze s ta ins and body s ta ins in ad- dition to the dry underg laze powders. The s ta ins are much more in tense and will give a nice var ie ty of different colors and e f fec t s . - -CM STAFF

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12 CERAMICS MONTHLY

. . . . ENAMELER'S COLUMN

PRESENTS FOR UNDER THE CHRISTMAS TREE

\Vhat can an enamele r give as a Chr i s tmas present so lne th ing different that he hasn ' t g iven before? T h a t ' s a good quest ion! Let 's th ink . . . Ho w abou t serving t r ays - - sma l l cocktail trays or large ones. T h a t ' s up to you. Let the size of your ki ln a n d the a m o u n t of pa t ience you have answer the ques t ion of size. Large or small, it doesn ' t mat ter . They ' r e m a d e the same.

Get a picture f rame the k ind tha t has the mo ld ing come up at a slant is good because you can pick it up easily wi thout the a id of hand les a n d make an ename led p laque to fit the frame. W h e n the p l aque is f inished, in-

sert it in the frame, place a board m piece of sheet me ta l over the back of the ename l a n d nai l both into the f rame ns you would do with a picture. M e r r v Chr is tmas!

If your kiln is too smal l for vou to make the insert in one piece, make it in several pieces like a mosaic or j ig-saw puzzle. T h e n paste the i nd iv idua l enamel pieces to the backboard and proceed as above. I t ' s not diff icuh. In fact. it's easy!

You can do all sorts of clever things wi th glass f inger bowls too. If you add an e n a m e l e d cover, they can serve as candy dishes or powder boxes for the dressing table. If the cover is perforated, it plus the f inger bowl makes a wonder fu l con t a ine r for f lower a r r angemen t s . T h e llowers are held in posi t ion in the perforat ions .

How can you make such a top? Again . it is easy! Make or take a shallow asia tray that is abou t an inch larger than the c i rcumference of the top of the f inger bowl. T h e n place the f inger bowl in the exact cen te r of tip.' coppcr tray anti scratch die ou t l ine of the bowl into

the copper with a meta l point , f o rming a r im a r o u n d it. Now. with metal cutters or a j ig saw. cut scallops a r o u n d the rim. T h e n the ash tray is t r ans fo rmed into a lid by bend i ng the scallops with f la t -nosed pliers, so the cover fits securely on the glass bowl.

Now the only th ing left to do is to enan le l the cover. To enable you to lift off the cover easily, it looks very professional if you p u n c h or drill a hole in the cen te r of the lid. T h e n , af ter the piece is enameled , screw a th read- eel meta l ball to the cover.

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Pouring Aid for Small Molds Molds for smal l objects such as jewelry , smal l an imals ,

etc., a re h a r d to pour w i thou t m a k i n g a mess. 1 use a plaet ie f ru i t juice g lass for the slip. By squeez ing the

r im of the glass , I can control the a m o u n t of slip poured into each cav i ty of the mold.

- - I r e n e Cr i t zman , CTo~d~erland, Md.

Egg Cartons for Packing E g g ca r tons ( the dozen kind) make good pack ing

ma te r i a l . They are clean, shock abso rben t and easy to use. I f two or t h r e e th icknesses are used, they provide a secure l in ing fo r a sh ipp ing box. They can be folded to f i t a round any piece, and smal l pieces do not ge t lost in a mass of excelsior.

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Thrifty Spatter Idea W h e n s p a t t e r i n g gold or si lver, t r y u s ing an eyelash

b r u s h i n s t ead of a t o o t h b r u s h or coarse s p a t t e r brush. This is a rea l t h r i f t y idea because the b rush i tsel f is qui te

inexpens ive ; and the s p a t t e r spots a re small , thus sav ing on the a m o u n t of m e t a l used since v i r tua l ly none is was ted t h r o u g h over sp ray . However , keep the eyelash b rush for s p a t t e r i n g m e t a l s only, ju s t as you do your brushes for gold and s i lve r work.

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The V-scoop is p a r t i c u l a r l y h a n d y for m a k i n g grooves in the r eve r se sides of s labs fo r tiles, bott les, etc., g r ea t ly r e t a r d i n g w a r p a g e . I t is not a lways possible in crowded h igh school c lasses to give s lab work the slow, controlled d r y i n g we know is advisable .

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14 CERAMICS MONTHLY

Hand Building:

VERSATILE CANDLEHOLDERS . . . for the holidays and after

by DON WOOD

T I N CANS, cazdboard cups and light bulbs--common throw-aways in every household--can serve as useful construction aids for many simple handbuilt projects in clay. For instance, in the candleholders demonstrated here, the Dixie cups and light bulbs which are used as forming aids also control the size and shape of the finished piece. Although the six candleholders were made separately, they still are enough alike to form a set.

When designing a set of candleholders, consider the size of the candle to be used above all. In the design of these candleholders, I carefully weighed the merits of many different sizes of cups, cans and bulbs before making my final selection.

You c~n make the candleholders exactly as they are shown by using forming aids of the same size. But, if you do not have a cardboard cup the same size as the one

shown here, you can substitute another size. However, remember the relationship between the size of your forming aid and the scale of the parts to be made in clay. When you substitute one form for another, you change the size relationships in the piece. This might necessitate a re-evaluation of the relative sizes of the other parts. Make sure your forming aids will produce clay parts which will be the right size for one another in the finished piece.

First, roll out a ~- inch slab of clay using a rolling pin and thickness guides. Then, with a large fruit juice can, cut out six large clay "cookies" (photo 1). In this case, I found the fruit juice can to be just the right size. However, you have dozens of different sizes in common use from which to choose.

Form the clay cookie into a cup by pressing it on the (Please turn the page)

Tin cans, cardboard cups

and light bulbs

serve as forming devices

for six candleholders

that can be grouped

and regrouped

into unique arrangements

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1. Using a large fruit-juice can as a cutter make six large clay "cookies" from a slab of clay I/4-inch thick.

2. Shape the clay cookies into cups by pressing them against the end of a light bulb or other spherical form.

3. Make foot rims from clay rings which are cut with two small tin cans, one slightly larger than the other.

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4. After the foot rims and bowls of candleholders have stiffened slightly, paint the rims with sllp and put them in place.

5. Roll a paper cup on a clay slab to firmly imprint the pattern of its shape which is used for the high foot rims.

6. Line the inside of the cup with the clay piece which has been cut to f i t . . lo in the seam with the handle of a paint brush.

7. Use the long neck of a light bulb to form the socket for the candles, making them deep enough to hold the candle upright.

8. When slightly stiffened, paint the pieces to be joined with thick sllp and press them firmly together with a block of wood.

9. Dry the condleholders on a flat surface, turning them frequently to insure uniform drying. Finished pieces ore shown opposite.

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. . VERSATILE CANDLEHOLDERS for the holidays and after

end of a light bulb (photo 2!. If the clay is tim right consistency (a little softer than usual for most other hand building projects I, no cracks will appear. However, if you do have trouble with cracks, the light bulb forms a firm backing for patching the cracks.

The foot rims for the candleholders are made from clay rings which are cut with two small tin cans, one slightly larger than the other. I used a frozen-juice can and a tomato-sauce can. Make an impression on the clay with the larger can: then center the smaller can in this circle and make the inner cut first. Then cut the outer ring all the way through (photo 3).

After the foot rings and the bowls of the candleholders have been allowed to stiffen slightly in the air. paint the rings with thick slip about the consistency of library paste (photo 4-).

To make the high foot rims of three of the candleholders, roll a paper cup on a clay slab to firmly imprint the pattern of its shape (photo 51. Then cut the clay to a length sufficient to cover the circumference of the inside of the cup with about ¼- inch overlap, and work the joint together with a paint brush handle (photo 6).

Use the long neck of a large light bulb for making the sockets for the candleholders (photo 7/. The bulb gives a firm support for welding the seams together, and the smooth surface allows the clay to slip off without sticking. Your own sense of good proportion will deter- mine the height of these small cvtinders. Howcver~ be

sure to allow sufficient depth to hold the candle steady. Allow the pieces to stiffen in the air for a short

time. Then paint the pieces to be joined with thick slip and press them together firmly with a block of wood (photo 8/ . The wooden block insures even pressure. The foot rims are put in place first; then the sockets.

Although they have been made separately by hand. the candleholders are fairly uniform in appearance (pho- to 9). The slight variations which occur are acceptable (and even desirable), and each candleholder should be finished with regard to individual needs.

The pieces are placed on a flat surface for drying. To insure uniform drying, turn them upside down and right side up alternately. If you find that the rims of the howls are drying too rapidly, wrap them with damp cloths until the cylinders or sockets have set. I f the centers d W first, the outer rims will shrink into the centers without danger of cracking. But, if the outer rims dry first, they cannot move in when the centers shrink and cracks might result.

The pieces may be decorated in an} number of ways. \Vhen the demonstration pieces were leather hard, I applied a slip decoration. I used black and white slips in this case so they would contrast with the clay.

Candleholders. though useful at any time of the }ear, are especially appropriate during the Christmas season. I think you will discover that these six candleholders can be grouped and regrouped into many interesting and unique arrangements. Used together or separately, the}" will add joy and light to the happy holiday season. •

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Carve and Cas t your own

Variations from a single mold

can be made

by casting only part

of the design, as in the

example above. A wide variety

of motifs are possible.

Another sampling of Author

Imhoff's creations are

on the facing page.

C H R I S T M A S - T R E E by JOHN IMHOFF

T H E H O L I D A Y SEASON lends itself particularly to bringing out the best in all ceramists, professionals and amateurs alike, as they vie for the unusual and the new. One such form of self-expression is "drawing" Christ- mas ornaments with slip, the results of which are fascinatingly beautiful.

By using a "mold" for guiding the tracery, pattern designs may be re- peated easily and quickly with professional results as the photos show.

Step-by-step instructions for making these unique ornaments are given in the following paragraphs:

1. With a pencil, draw or trace the desired design on an ordinary slab of plaster. Be sure the surface is smooth, free of scratches or other defects. (The flat, outside surface of a casting mold may be used without impairing its original use.) More than one design may be placed on the same slab, but leave about an inch of working space around each design.

2. Carve the design about one- eighth inch deep in the plaster by using a sgraffito or other V-shaped tool. Gradually work the groove down with several "re-drawings" until the required depth is achieved. This helps prevent chipping. (Occasional damp- ening of the surface with a sponge will also reduce this hazard.) Carving may be completed with the round end of a metal nut pick if angularity is

not wanted. Care should be taken to taper all grooves in a gentle curve toward the bottom. Avoid vertical walls as these will make the casting hard to remove. If the surface is damp, allow it to dry before pouring in the slip.

3. Dust the design lightly with talc to facilitate removal of the ornaments from the plaster. Ordinary casting slip is used to make the ornaments by filling a tracing bulb with slip and "drawing" your design in the grooves with the slip. (An ordinary ear syringe from the drug store is excellent for the purpose.) Remove excess slip with a sharp tool being careful not to disturb the poured ornament.

4. In a few minutes the ornament will be dry enough to remove. Because of its fragility caution should be used in removing from the mold. Carefully knocking the sides of the mold against the palm of the hand will help loosen it. A minimum amount of handling should be used, therefore, you should prepare in advance for drying them.

5. Dry the ornaments on a flat board or a cookie sheet. If a cookie sheet is used, first cover it with smooth paper to aid in drying. If at all possible the ornaments should be laid directly on the kiln shelf or on a bisqued tile for drying. This avoids extra handling and possible breakage.

6. For practical purposes it is better to glaze only one side of the orna-

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1. CARVE the design in a slab of plaster using a sharp tool. Avoid "tricky" designs or the cast piece may stick in the mold.

2. DUST with talc or fine clay to make removal of the piece easier. This will also help as the mold gets wetter from casting.

3. CAST the shape using a small syringe filled with slip and following along the lines of the design. Remove excess slip.

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ment. If glaze is used on the entire piece it will stick to the kiln as these pieces cannot be stilted. Spraying the glaze is tile easiest method of appl ica- tion. however, if you wish you may brush glaze on. being certain to remove an}' that has dr ipped onto the hack. The ornaments should be placed on a well ki ln-washed shelf to kee 1 ) the pieces from sticking to the shelf.

Clear. white glaze is by far the mosl effective finish for general use. A white ornament is more outstanding., against the natura l green of a Christ- mas tree. However . these ornaments may be finished in colors: also gold and lusters, which show up well on white, but due to the small surface area, they may not compete well with ttle gli t ter of other baubles. The bisque surface of color-glazed ornaments ma~ be stained or painted with model air- plane "dope" if desired al though the a l ternat ion of white bisque and gloss} color as the ornaments revolve in air currents may be more interesling. par t icular ly if they are used as par t of a hol iday mobile.

If the directions above are followed and your own ideas added, ~vc know you will create some unusually beautiful and delicate ornaments this Christmas that will open new vistas to your Hol iday pleasure. The idea of a mobile made from a variety of these pieces and placed in a pa r t i cu la r setting might prove interesting. *

4. REMOVE the ornament and set it aside for drying and bisque firing. Handle it as little as possible. It's fragile!

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FINISHED AND GLAZED vase with the "Merry Monks" design is just the

thing far holding gay sprigs of Christmas holly.

In this series of articles, no specific brand of underglaze is either suggested or implied. The nationally advert ised brands are highly compet i t ive in both quality and price. Mr. Bellaire's advice is to use those brands you feel give you the best results.

The ~ UNDERGLAZE Series

M E R R Y M O N K S demonstrated by MARC BELLAIRE

H E R E IS A C L E V E R C H R I S T M A S M O T I F that is especially suitable for those tall shapes that usuallv are so hard to decorate. Vases and decanters, so popular to give

and use throughout the holidays, may be easily decorated with the "Merry Monks" design. For step-by-step instructions, follow the photographs on these pages.

First, sketch tile design on greenware with a bhmt pencil. Be careful not to press too hard, or you will leave indentations on the greenware which will show after firing. Next, the Christmas tree is put in with dark green underglaze.

1. Using a blunt pencil, sketch the design on the greenware shape. Be careful to clean the greenware first.

2. Paint in the Chrlstrnas tree, using broad strokes, a fully loaded brush and dark green underglaze.

3. Next, put in the heads, hands and feet with light tan underglaze. Allow the color to flow freely from the brush.

4. The robes of the monks are painted in with black underglaze. Be sure ¢o use a large brush and free strokes.

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usher in the Christmas season Always remember to use a wel l -sa tura ted brush. Then the heads, hands and feet are done with light tan underglaze. The monks" robes go in next, using black underglaze. Purple and lavender underglazes are used for the bells and candles.

The final details of the des ign- -ha i r , eves, star on tree. tree trunk, ladder. bell cords, bell clappers, etc. are put in with a liner watercolor brush and black underglaze.

For accent, a sgraffito tool is used to scratch in tile ropes on the monks" robes and also the Chris tmas tree ornaments . The small dots are made bv twirling the sgraffito tool betxveen the fingers. T~vo views of the finished and" glazed piece are shown in the ]arge illustrations. •

S. Now paint in the detai ls--chandel ier . bell clapper, hair, eyes, bell cords, e tc . - - with a liner brush and black underglaze.

6. Ropes on the monks* robes are scratched in with a sgraff i to tool. Be careful not to press too hard or you might chip the color.

7. Christmas tree ornaments also are done with the sgraff i to too l - -by twirling it between the fingers.

8. One view of the glazed and finished piece. Other sections are shown in the large illus- traf lons on these pages.

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I arr, cont inuously a m a z e d - - e v e n dis- t u r b e d - - b y some o[ the questions I am asked by teachers [rom many parts o[ the country. In my re]resher courses [or teachers, [or example , in the opening classes I l ind that many of the enrol led teachers are more in tr igued wi th my equ ipmen t and supplies thau with my lec ture-demonstra- tions. S tandard i tems I 've taken [or grant- ed [or the last I 0 years or more leave them with open mouths .

I ' m taking a detour [rom the usual in- s truct ive article in order to reach some o[ the unini t iated. I f you are well aware o[ the pleasures to be der ived [rorn modern equ ipmen t and prepared materials , this should give you added encouragement to cont inue to stay alert. I m p r o v e m e n t s in the entire [ield are being made all the time.

--Edris Eckhardt

G O N E ARE THE DAYS ~,hen a ceramic instructor in the city schools had to be a chemist, engineer, market- ing expert, combustion expert and ceramic technologist all wrapped up into one. The teacher today can de- vote every minute of her time toward the creative aspects of ceramics. All

this is made possible by the wide va-

riety of manufactured products that are so readily available, are so easy to use and give such dependable results.

But it wasn't always so!

Few, if any, ceramic projects were attempted in the classrooms 20 years ago---or even 10 years ago. Ceramics was a brave thing for the average teacher to attempt. When she did, it was merely to shape and dry the ob- ject. The glazing and firing was in- variably farmed out to "the school with the big kiln and the specially trained teacher."

Clay projects, therefore, were treated rather casually and used infre- quently; and our children missed a great deal. This wonderful plastic stuff called clay is one of the best mediums for an art experience. No young student should be deprived of the experience of squeezing plastic clay in his hands and observing its response to even his slightest pressure.

But ceramics in the school was the exception rather than the rule, and for a variety of good reasons.

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I N T H E "Good Old Days" teachers had to know something about chemis- try or fa rm out all the glazing to a smar ter school. If she could mix her own cqazes the classroom was a mess. the number of glazes used was limited and the class often spent many valuable learning hours producing a re- markably poor glaze.

Now I am quick to concur that in high school classes, knowing the how and why of mixing glazes has a useful place. Not, however, in an e lementary school where the accent should be on free, creative expression.

Then, too, the numerous chemicals needed, the special scales, the gr inding equipment and other parapherna l ia discouraged many an educator who merely wanted to give her students the joy and thrill of a three-dimensional art expression without all the fuss, muss, worry and uncertainty, to say nothing of t ime l imitat ions that glaze mixing involved.

Even the order ing of ceramic supplies in the "good old days" made many school boards throw up their hands and quit before they started. There were few if any local supply outlets and few prepared glazes. Raw chemicals had to be ordered in large quanti t ies that took forever to use, took too much space to store and wrecked the budget .

T o d a y there is a veri table wonder- land of glaze and color supply houses. This fact puts good old Amer ican compet i t ion to work for you. Each }'ear the glazes that you can buy to use in your school room become better, more varied, more fool-proof, easier to use and cheaper. They are uniform and dependable and easy to buy in large or small amounts as your needs may lye.

There are wonderful br i l l iant ly colored underglazes ready to dip your brush in and pa in t your tile or figur- ine. There are semi-moist underglazes if you want to try a ceramic silk- screen project .

The liquid underglazes are of par- t icular interest because they can be used exactly like water c o 1 o r s a medium with which chi ldren are already familiar . They are ideal for dec- orat ing pieces because the color stays exactly where it is p u t - - t h a t is, it doesn't run in the kiln and thus pre- vents d isappoin t ing the little folks when their prize pieces come back to them.

For large sculptures there are prepared colored slips and engobes. And

for all your work there is every con- ceivable type of glaze and glaze effect: Transparen t , gloss, crackle, vari- egated, mat t . semi-mat t and all kinds of texture effects in excitin~ colors and all f ir ing temperatures . All these are p repared and ready to use, and many can be appl ied directly to unfired pieces e l iminat ing the need for' a bisque fMng thus saving valuable kiln space as well as time.

So, you see, you needn ' t be a ceramic engineer nor a chemist to suc- cessfully include ceramics in your classroom.

IN T H E "Good Old Days" it was diff icuh to find clay suppliers who would sell in small enough quanti t ies to meet your own needs. There were few local stores a round the country and only a few nat ional supply houses. Now you can get clay in quanti t ies of five pound sacks to ton lots: and what a variety. You can have grey, red, buff or white ; high or low-fire or anywhere in between. I t comes in a moist, wedged, ready-to-use form, wrapped in plastic. Just open the bag and your students are ready to start. W h a t a blessing in a 45-minute classroom per iod !

Of course, you can still obta in dry, pulverized clay if you wish, to enable you to mix up special blends for special projects.

T h e p rob lem of storing clay used to be an almost insurmountable task. Heavy s toneware crocks were used for" the batches of moist clay that you mixed tap before classroom time. The dry clay was stored in wooden bins or merely stacked in a dust-fi l led room in the bu r l ap bags in which it came from the supplier.

The storage of work in progress was also a problem. Today , plastic f i lm and bags enable each child to cover his work so it won ' t dry out and store it in his own assigned spot where he knows he will be able to f ind it still in good plast ic condi t ion when he is ready to work on it again.

IN T H E "Good Old Days" the kiln was the big, insurmountable problem for the average ar t class in the average city school. The kilns were fuel- f i r e d - - n a t u r a l gas, kerosene or o i l - - and they required the constant a t ten- tion of an exper ienced person.

The installation of a kiln was a m a j o r project , too. I f you were to ment ion a ceramic class to one of the "school fathers" you would invar iably have the r iot act read off to you. Ac-

really, fuel-f ired kilns, still in use today. were perfectly safe and did an effective job (when fired by a t ra ined person) : however, the thought of placing one of these f laming, snort ing monsters in the same bui ld ing wifll little chi ldren perhaps even in the same r o o m - - w a s too much to expect a conservative layman to go a long with!

T o d a y the "'monster" has been re- placed by the inexpensive electric kiln that can be set on a table- top right in the classroom and p lugged into an ord inary wall outlet. There are many manufac turers and each pu t out a wide variety of models. Some of the large electric kilns will require special wir ing (220 vohs) : however, this is no problem. Most schools are a h e a d v wired with 220 and it is even coin- monplace in the home, being the type of voltage installed for clothes driers.

So there are no problems, no fumes. no burners to adjust and no danger'. The students load the kiln, close the door, turn on the switch and that ' s all there is to it. They can even peek in the spy-hole to watch the progress of the firing and see the magic that is going on inside.

The al l -night vigil by a t ra ined opera to r is now unheard of. T h e small electric kilns fire quickly and a sche- dule can be worked out tha t allows the entire firing to take place dur ing the regular school day. Fo r longer firings the jan i to r can be ins t ructed to turn on the kiln at a cer ta in t ime dur ing the night so that the f ir ing is comple ted while the students are there. O r yon can obtain au tomat ic equ ipment that turns off the current at exactly the r ight temperature .

This does away with the "engineer- teacher ," that fr ightened, har r ied soul that was never sure of the temper- a m e n t a l burner or the cone she couldn ' t s ee - - the teacher "kept after" school."

SO Y O U C A N SEE, it is a breeze teaching ceramics in the schools today, from kindergar ten through high school. The commercia l suppliers not only have made available every type of p repared mater ia l that you can pos- sibly want, they also supply complete instructions on their use. Everyone can now have a wonderful t ime with predic table results. The modern ceramic classroom is clean, unclu t te red and has a rich assortment of avai lable mater ia ls and inexpensive equ ipment that is easy to use. However , it saves valuable creative t ime!


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ENAMELING TECHNIQUES

CHAI IPLEVE { P a r l by KENNETH F. BATES

This month Mr. Bates concludes his two-part article on the champlez'e technique, picking up where he le[t o/[ last month. In prer'ious C M articles, the author discussed the basic enameling pro- cedures u'hich he recommend~ (May 1957), the technique o[ cloisonne (June- July 1957), and pIique-a-jour (]anuary- February 1958) . - -Ed.

N O W T H A T T H E D E S I G N has been etched in. the metal is ready to receive the enamel. Since it is now much thinner in some areas than in

others, it is essential that we counterenamel the back. Unless the champleve work is done on extra heavv metal (16 gauge I, the piece inav go badly out of shape if counterenamel- ing is omit ted. This is quite logical since stresses are not evenly distr ibu- ted over the entire surface.

Enameling Enamels for champleve should be

ground very fine. Ahvavs regrind every enamel assiduously, washing it until the water is clear. The enamel

is appl ied with a spatula and poin ted spreader. Place each different color in a small agate dish and mix with a few drops of concent ra ted gum traga- canth. This paste-like mixture will be thick enough so that you can pick up small amounts on the point of the spreader and transfer them from the dish to the recessed areas of the metal . All of these areas must be filled in with meticulous care. If the metal has been etched to a dep th of 1/32- inch, two to four thin layers of enamel will be required. Ahvavs expect

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the enamel to sink a little at each firing.

Because there will be several layers of enamel (each fired separately) before the level of the metal is reached. one should consider using opaque colors wherever possible. Wi th a base of fine silver, a very t ranslucent quality may be obtained if, before enameling, the surface of the recessed areas is crosshatched with a sharp engraving tool. For achieving greater trans- parency when the base is copper or an alloyed metal such as sterling silver or gi lding metal (an alloy of 90 per cent copper and 10 per cent zinc or brass) , it is advisable to app ly tiny paillons of sih'er or gold foil pr ior to Ihe last laver of enamel.

Stoning When the f ina l f i r i ng has been

completed, the surface of the enamel must be stoned until it is level with the metal. This stoning is done in the usual way, using a coarse Carborun- dum stone and proceeding to a finer grade.

A ma t t finish is sometimes desired in champleve, as in cloisonne. In such cases, omit refMng after stoning and merely polish the exposed metal . When shading or other overglaze details are required, follow this procedure: Stone, fire: apply overglaze. refire; apply t ransparent flux. ret ire: then polish.

Other Champleve Methods The champleve process I have de-

scribecl is known as the etching method. There are two other ways in which

FINISHED DEMONSTRATION PIECE by the author.

a faMy similar effect can be obta ined and which al low for working in gold. These are the carved or engraved method and the sawed method.

The carved method requires a considerable amoun t of skill with metal- carving or engraving tools which are used to create recesses for the enamel. Control and constant sharpening of the tools are pa ramount . The sunken

areas should be left roughened or pat- terned with a series of para l le l or crosshatched lines. This me thod of etching adds to the bri l l iance of the t ransparent enamels and is the way machine- tu rned commercia l enamels gain their sparkle. This effect also is possible with cloisonne enameling.

In the sawed method, two pieces Please tur~t the Pa~c)

FILL IN etched areas with layers of enamel, firing each layer separately. Be sure to counferenamel, or the piece may become badly misshapen. Stone the enamel until it is level with the metal.

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POLISH with buffers and fine polishing agents--such as bobbing compound, tripoli, or jeweler's white diamond rouge. Mr. Bates' finished champleve enamel is shown above.

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CROSS by Mildred Watklns features champleve on the outer band of small panels on the large circle.

A,F" by Jean O'Hara is done in a variation anal champleve technique. Both the ,=tched areas are covered with enamel.

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of metal are used. One is retained as a base plate, the other is pierced and sawed in the desired design. The open- work metal then is soldered to the solid base plate (other separate pieces of metal may be added in the same way). As in other techniques, you must be sure to use a hard solder that has a melting point above 1450°F., and overfiring must be strictly avoided. Remember that in- creased temperatures will cause solder to spread and run under the enamels, which in turn causes discoloration and chipping, especially in transparent enamels.

Polishing In all three methods described, pol-

ishing can be done in the usual way by buffing. But do not use too much pressure in the process for fear of wearing away the metal and leavin~ the enamel slightly raised. The pre- caution applies especially to fine silver. If an effect of darker metal and light- er enamel colors is desired, the metal may be oxidized with liver of sulphur dissolved in warm water. Avoid too strong a solution.

It is possible to plate metal, after

polishing, without endangering the surface of the enamel. It would be wise to expose tests, of the colors you intend to use, to the plating bath before proceeding with the final piece. Some of the softer colors may be af- fected. However, if plating is to follow, buffing and finishing of the metal must be done beforehand with greatest care. Every scratch and blemish must be completely eradicated

before proceeding with the plating process.

Champleve is not a difficult enameling technique. It offers many oppor- tunities for the contemporary designer of panels, murals and insets. By com- bining champleve with cloisonne (use of wire patterns within the etched out areas) many craftsmen should find expression for a new direction in design. •

TRADITIONAL CHAMPLEVE PIN by Helen Worall. Made of silver, the pleoe measures two inches in diameter. The enamel portions are lavender transparent shaded into maroon.

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S t r i c t l y S t o n e w a r e Learning About Glazes (Part 3)

by F. CARLTON BALL

In the September Issue, Carlton Ball introduced this new series with the comment that his ap- proach to glazes was designed to help the reader help himsel[: "'By studying the glaze-making materials and experimenting with them in simple tests, you'll be well on ),our way . . ."

Ed.

An Alternate Test If the glaze you chose for test #1

turns out to be a thick, white, opaque, dry mat t : then test #2 , as just described, may not give you good results. In this case, an alternate test should be performed. Glaze the pot smoothly on both the inside and the outside; then, as in test #2 , paint the seven bands of color on top of the ut~fired matt glaze.

The conscientious potter naturally will make this alternate test as well as test #2 . He will glaze two bisque pots, then paint the bands of color on both, over the unfired glaze. He will fire one pot to cone 10 oxidation and the other to cone 10 in a reduction atmosphere.

The pots that have the colors painted on top of the glaze may be more handsome than the pots with the colors under the glaze. When the colors are painted over the glaze, the effect usually is more glowing, softer and, perhaps, mottled. This is the majolica painting technique, and is well worth the extra time needed for an additional or alternate test.

In an oxidation firing, most stoneware bodies fire a buff color. When colors are painted on this buff clay

and a clear glaze applied over them, the effect is not pleasing with some colors--especially the blues.

In a reduction firing, most stoneware bodies fire a gray color which is too dark to give a pleasing effect with some colors. For this reason alone, it is best to paint the bands of color over the unfired glaze when you are working with a matt, milky white or translucent glaze for more effective colors.

This test may be extended by adding more colors. Although it will take more time, this test is worthwhile because you will learn more about your glaze

If you wish to extend your test, add these colors: Green nickel oxide, green chromium oxide, black underglaze or glaze stain, red or maroon underglaze or glaze stain, blue-green glaze stain, t i tanium blue underglaze or glaze stain, milled Ilhnenite, and a zirconiuin o p a c i f i e z ~ U l t r o x ,

Z i rcopar , etc. This will bring the total number of colors in your test to 15.

A Suggestion Many potters have husbands, wives,

children, relatives or friends who are fascinated with pottery. Although they may not be interested in making or decorating pots, many of these people will enjoy mixing glazes and making tests and experiments. The material and instructions in this series of articles can be followed by anyone with a little help from a potter. Two people interested in different phases of ceramics might be able to form a good working team.

(To be Continued)

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FIRST PRIZE in ceramic sculpture was awarded to Fern M. Georgi of Cleveland.

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M a y S h o w T H E 40TH MAY SHOW of the Cleveland Museum of Art attracted 4,160 entries from the Cleveland-area artists, including potters, enamelists, and sculptors. The exhibition, which was the first show to be installed in the special exhibition galleries of the Museum's new $9,000,000 wing, contained 888 objects which represented the work of 354 artists and craftsmen.

The jury of selection included Adelyn D. Breeskin, director of the Baltimore Museum of Art; Frederick A. Sweet, curator of American painting and sculpture at the Chicago Art Institute; and Paul B. Arnold, associate pro- fessor of fine arts at Oberlin College.

Charles Lakofsky, Bowling Green, Ohio, received first prize in pottery for his nine porcelain entries. First prize in enameling was awarded to Jean O'Hara of Cleve- land, for two enamel plaques. The top honors in ceramic sculpture went to Fern M. Georgi of Cleveland, for a stoneware sculpture group entitled, "The Joneses-- Next Planet." Special awards in pottery and enameling were given to Toshiko Takaezu and Charles Bartley Jef- fery, both of Cleveland. Several of the award-winning pieces are shown.

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OVERGLAZE NOTEBOOK

Facts on Firing by ZENA HOLST

RAISED PASTE: Raised paste is used for ornamental decorations that are appropriate only on certain types of ceramic ware and fancy china such as cake plates, candy dishes, etc. This yellow paste is applied in high relief design, fired and then covered with gold. The gold must be of the un- fluxed kind. The paste may be obtained in ready-to-use form. Powdered form also may be used, but it must be mixed with the medium that is made especially for raised paste work. Direc- tions should be carefully followed for successful preparation and use.

SEPARATE FIRINGS NOT NECESSARY: It is a mistaken idea that metals and lustres should be fired separately from mineral colors and enamel decorations. All kinds of overglaze decorations may be placed together in the kiln for the same firing and one will not affect the other, if fired properly. Again, remember to completely vent the kiln before it is closed for finishing the firing cycle.

FIRING GLASS: Firing glass is not much different than china, except in finishing. Special overglaze pigments are used for glass painting so they will mature at a lower temperature. Glass seldom can be fired over cone 022 (1085°F.) or it will melt and become distorted.

Glass must be cooled very quickly after the end of the firing so it will hold its shape. There must not be a "soaking" period of heat. This is pre- vented by flushing the heat out of the kiln as soon as it has been turned off.

Using asbestos gloves for protection, lift the lid or open the door of the kiln a little at a time (up and down, or back and forth) until it can be propped open. Open the kiln as quickly and completely as possible. The rules for venting are the same as for china. Considerable odor comes from the heating of glass and the kiln should not be closed as long as this is noticeable.

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Enameler's Column (Continued from page 13)

Flower containers are done in the same scaUopy- bent-up-ash-tray-way, only the patterns are cut from the copper with a jig saw before it is enameled. I f you are an enameler who lives without a jig saw, and your heart is set on making a flower arrangement top, do not resign. There is another way!

Take a copper disc, larger than the bowl, and draw the rim the same size as the bowl. With metal cutters, cut out a pattern that has - -as part of the design-- the prongs that are to be bent down to fit the bowl. The prongs have to be directed like radii of the disc . . . I give up. If I tried to explain this properly, it would take me until doomsday and it still wouldn ' t be clear how such a pattern is organized. Look at the sketch please. I can talk

better with a pencil than with words. But, anyway, when enameled this looks just great!

Candl'eholders always are h i g h l y successful too. Here's an easy one! T u r n a deep copper ash tray upside down and enamel it, leaving a spot in the center free of enamel so you can soft-solder a metal contraption for holding the candle to it after the base is enameled. The candle-holding contraption can be made easily by cutting a sunburst pattern out of sheet brass, silver or whatever you want. With round-nosed pliers, bend the radii up so each forms an "S" and all of them together form a cup to hold the candle. This also can have a threaded metal ball for a handle if you provide a hole for the screw before enameling. Now this is a candleholder; but with a test tube inserted instead of a candle . . . one, two, three • . . it becomes a bud vase!

Switch plates make wonderful presents too. The easiest way to do them is to go to the ten cent store and buy the cheapest switch plate. Using the plate for a pattern, trace its outline on copper. Cut the holes for screws and switch, and enamel the piece according to the color scheme of the room for which it is planned. This looks very elegant--believe me!

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tut ion Travel ing Exhibition Service. At Illinois State Museum.

ILLINOIS, URBANA December 7-January l l

The 35th Annual exhibition of painting, sculpture, graphics and crafts by faculty members of the University of Illinois ar t depar tment , at the Architecture building gallery.

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KANSAS, LAWRENCE through November 15

Kansas Designer Craf tsman Show at the Student Union, University of Kansas. Ce- ramies, sculpture and jewelry.

LOUISIANA, BATON ROUGE through November 30

Second Annual Louisiana Exhibition of sculpture, ceramics and graphics; at Old State Capitol.

N E W YORK, N E W YORK November 21-December 18

Art Directions Gallery annual competi- tion, Ceramics included, at 545 Avenue of the Americas.

N E W YORK, NEW YORK December 2-20

H a n d - t h r o w n stoneware by Yien-Koo Wang to be exhibited at the Mi Chou Gallery, 36 W. 56th Street. This is Miss Wang 's first one-man show.

N E w YORK, NEw YORK January 23-March 8

Ceramic In ternat ional Exhibition at the Metropol i tan Museum of Art.

NEw YORK, SYRACUSE through December 7

In terna t ional Invitat ional Ceramic Ex- hibition at the Syracuse Museum of Fine Arts. Sponsored by the Syracuse Museum, Syracuse China Corp., and the Ferro Corp. of Cleveland, Ohio.

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The Fifth Annual Exhibition of the Ce- ramic Guild of Cincinnati ; at the Cin- cinnati Art Museum.

O H I O , YOUNGSTOWN through December 14

A u t u m n Annual for Area Artists sponsored by Butler Inst i tute of American Art. Ceramics, sculpture and crafts included; at Butler Insti tute, 524 Wick Ave.

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First Regional Exhibition of the Craft Guild of San Antonio, at the Witte Me- morial Museum. Ceramics. enamels and mosaics included.

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NATIONAL CERAMIC ASSOCIATION delegates pictured at their Charter Meeting in Chicago ore, seated (I to r): Phyllis Geriake, Olevia Higgs, Merle Peratis, Lourlne Brock, Mary Stone, Bee Basch. Standing, (I to r), Ray Swayne, Dick Duncan, Tony Jakstis, Bill Martin, John Cummins and John Kappeler.

CHARTER MEETING: The Board of Directors of the National Ceramic As- sociation (a ceramic trade organization) held their charter meeting Sep- tember 20 in Chicago.

This hard-working group passed a resolution to print and mail to each member a membership roster and to incorporate as a non-profit making organization. A constitution and set of by-laws were drafted and a Code of Ethics adopted.

I t was decided that a Monthly News letter will be printed and distributed to the membership and a unanimous vote of thanks was given John Kappeler for his expert help in all transactions.

An election of officers was held at this meeting. Elected president w a s William Martin, Ceramic Creations, Chicago; vice president, Richard F. Duncan, Duncan Ceramic Products,

Fresno, Calif.; Phyllis Gericke, secre- tary-treasurer , of Waterloo, Iowa.

Regional secretaries attending the meeting were Bee Basch, Bee Basch Molds, Inglewood, Fla.; Laurine Brock, Frances Ar t Products, San Antonio; John A. Cummins, Ohio Ceramic Sup- ply, Kent, O h i o ; Richard Duncan; Phyllis Gerieke; Olevia Higgs, Olevia's Ceramics, Binghamton, N.Y.; Antony Jakstis, Worcester, Mass.; John D. Kappeler, Bergen Brush Co., Lynd- hurst, N.J.; William Martin; Merle Peratis, Capital Ceramics, Salt Lake City; Ray Swayne, Portland, Ore. Also attending was Mary Stone of Battle Creek, Mich.

Any eligible persons wishing fur ther information regarding membership in the National C e r a m i c Association should write to William Martin, 4115 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago 30, Ill.

YORK STATE CRAFTSMEN: The first exhibition of work by members of York State Craftsmen will be held February 27--March 22 at the Albany Institute of History and Art, Albany, N. Y., according to Mrs. Lois O'Connor, president of the statewide organization.

Although the York State Craftsmen sponsor a summer craft fair each year, this exhibition will be the f irs t unit of a five-year plan to exhibit the best work of New York state craftsmen. Juried exhibitions will be held in various museums throughout the state and both honor awards and cash prizes will be given for the best work.

In connection with the exhibition, there will be on opening reception on February 27; films related to the arts and crafts will be shown on Febru- ary 28; and on the evening of Feb-

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The Showcase, owned by Mildred Maxson, holder of a Craftsman Certifi- cate in woodworking, and Sten Gus- tavsson, ceramist, displays and sells only handmade articles by professional artists and craftsmen, or by amateurs whose design, technique and sales ap- peal meet their exacting scrutiny. It is reputedly the only shop of its kind in


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v a n e e d s t u d e n t s a t t h e P o t t e r y Schoo l

e x h i b i t e d t h e i r c e r a m i c s . R e f l e c t i n g t h e i r i d e a s of c o n t e m p o r a r y d e s i g n ,

f o r m a n d color , t h e e x h i b i t s e r v e d to s h o w w h a t is b e i n g done in t h e w o r l d of c e r a m i c s t o d a y . A w i d e v a r i e t y of s c u l p t u r e a n d f u n c t i o n a l a n d d e c o r a t i v e

p o t t e r y , b o t h e a r t h e n w a r e a n d s t o n e -

w a r e , r a n g i n g f r o m a s h t r a y s to b i g

b o w l s a n d v a s e s w e r e e x h i b i t e d . S h o w n

in t h e p h o t o s a r e t w o of t h e p i e c e s t h a t

w e r e e x h i b i t e d . J u r y i n g t h e s h o w w e r e I s r a e l L e v i -

t a n , s c u l p t u r e ; L i l l i A n n K. S h o r e d i - r e c t o r of H e n r y S t r e e t P o t t e r y ; a n d

M a r k S a m e n f e l d , a s s i s t a n t d i r e c t o r of

t h e B r o o k l y n M u s e u m A r t School . J e a n n e A d a m s , of t h e G r e e n w i c h H o u s e

P o t t e r s w a s c h a i r m a n f o r t h e s h o w a n d

M a r g a r e t I s r a e l h a d c h a r g e of a r r a n g -

i n g t h e e x h i b i t .

A M O N G O U R A U T H O R S : R u t h N.

W i l d ( " T e a c h e r ' s P e t " , t h i s i s s u e ) r e - c e i v e d h e r M.S., s u m m a c u m l a u d e , in

e d u c a t i o n f r o m t h e B u f f a l o S t a t e U n i -

v e r s i t y C o l l e g e f o r T e a c h e r s . M i s s W i l d

is c u r r e n t l y a r t e d u c a t o r i n t h e B u f f a l o P u b l i c Schoo l s a n d c r i t i c t e a c h e r f o r t h e

A r t D i v i s i o n a t t h e B u f f a l o T e a c h e r s

C o l l e g e .

F L O R I D A M E E T I N G : T h e a n n u a l

e x h i b i t i o n m e e t i n g of t h e F l o r i d a C r a - f t s m e n w i l l be h e l d N o v e m b e r 14-15

a t D a y t o n a Beach . In c o n j u n c t i o n w i t h t h i s m e e t i n g , t h e F l o r i d a C r a f t s m e n a r e

s p o n s o r i n g a j u r i e d c r a f t s h o w w h i c h i s o p e n to a l l c r a f t s m e n r e s i d i n g in

F l o r i d a . A d d i t i o n a l d e t a i l s a b o u t t h i s c o m p e t i t i o n m a y be f o u n d in t h e " I t i n - e r a r y " c o l u m n .

S E N D N E W S , and photos i f available, about "Peop le - -P laces - -Th ings" you think will be of ceramic interest. Our Ceramo Activit ies editor will be glad to consider them for this column.

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insurance. They have a m i n i m u m of three heats and there are models for all f i r ing tempera tures - - f rom low- fir ing ceramics to high t empera tu re porcelains. T h e lid is h inged and has a bui l t - in hea t lock; the bricks are ha rdened to minimize ch ipping and dust; the elements are recessed in porcelain holders; the case is welded steel and comes in blue and gold ; all elements and switches car ry a one-year guarantee .

T h e r e are 20 different models in this new line and the m a n u f a c t u r e r announces there is no increase in price. F o r full details wri te L & L Manufacturing Co., 136 Eighth Street, Upland, Delaware County, Penna.

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C a m p b e l l , G i l m o u r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 C e d e r b a r g , Ni ls, Assoc ia tes . . . . . . . . . 33 C e r a m i C e n t e r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 C e r a m l c h r o m e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Cerami C o r n e r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Ceramic Studio Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . 28 C o l e L a b o r a t o r i e s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Creek-Turn Pottery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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Harris, Charles, C o . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Harrop Ceramic Service C o . . . . . . . . . 14 Holland Molds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 H o m m e l , O. , C o . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 House of Ceramics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I H u r l e y , Haze l , S t u d i o . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

I l l in i Ceramic Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

J. M. Treasures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 J o Art's Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Kiln-Gard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Klopfenstein Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

L & L M f g . C o . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Leonard, Jean, Ceramics . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Lesl ie Ceramics Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

M a r x Brush M f g . C o . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Maryland Ceramic House . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Master Mechanic C a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Mayco Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Model Ceramics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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Rae, Glenda, Ceramic Molds C o . . . . . 32 Reward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cover 4 R I A Pub l i sher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Roder Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Rov|n Ceramics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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Tepping Studio Supply C o . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Thompson, Thomas C., C o . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Thurston Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3S Trinity Ceramic Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Tucker, Katia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Unique Kilns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 United Artist Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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