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Ceramics and Pottery Making
Kinds of Clay Used
There are many kinds of clay, natural and synthetic, used for different purposes, in ceramic work.
Four varieties are recommended. Each is prepared for a special type of construction, but either the gray or terra cotta pottery clay can be used for all of the projects.
Any of the clays de-scribed here may be purchased from the sources named, but the beginner should investigate his own local sources.
Clays also vary according to geographical location and one may find an especially fine clay in his own community.
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"How to Make Pottery" by Julia Hamlin Duncan
published by DMC Enterprises, Inc
Winnie Tam is a Vancouver based award winning designer who creates and sells porcelain jewellery as well as postcards and paintings. Visit her website at www.winnietam.ca
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Making large objects from clay takes a lot of patience, sweat and dexterity, but making tiny pieces of jewellery can be another challenge altogether. For those of you who have decided to venture off into this delicate art form, here's a few tips to get you started and keep you on the path to making some fine, wearable pieces you can be proud of.
List of Supplies:
Small sponge
Wooden rolling pin
Hole cutter
Cutting wire
Pottery knife
Fine sable watercolour brushes
Metal findings (for earrings and brooches)
Face mask (for firing)
Be Prepared
You want to make sure you have everything at your finger tips so that you don't have to run to the store midway and come back to a hardened un-useable lump of clay. You can find supplies at most pottery stores. Greenbarn Pottery Supplies in Surrey, BC is one of my favourites.
The Right Clay for the Right Job
Porcelain is the best type of clay to use for jewellery because of its refined quality. It is smooth, pure and becomes very hard after being fired at 2200 degrees.
Shaping Techniques
It can be a fun exercise to pound away at your clay and throw great lumps to vent your frustrations, but for jewellery, a more delicate touch is required.
After rolling the clay to about 1/8 inches thick, use your pre-shaped cutter to press down and create uniform shapes, just like making cookies. Or for the more adventurous types, make your own shapes using dry hands, and a small sponge to smooth out the edges. Using a picture for reference always helps but remember to make the pieces slightly larger to allow for shrinkage. A word of warning: thin shapes can be broken very easily. For example, the thin legs of animals should be avoided. For a look at some effective shapes, take a look at the animal pins on my website at www.winnietam.ca.
Making Holes
Now that you have your shapes ready, it's time to put in holes for earrings, necklace chains or brooches. This can be done by using hole cutters of varying sizes, found at any pottery store. Don't make the holes too close to the edges, as they can easily break.
Painting
This requires good eyesight for the fine details and a steady hand. Under glazes are the only type of colour to use as they can withstand the high temperature of firing. The only drawback is that you cannot see the exact colour until the final firing, so this will take some trial and error.
Use a fine, sable watercolour brush and add one colour at a time to build up to the final picture. For those who have taken any watercolour or oil painting classes, the same techniques apply going from light to dark.
Firing and Glazes
Now it's time to put it in the oven and wait for the glorious results. Be aware that the fumes from firing are deadly, so extreme caution must be used to avoid gas poisoning. After firing it with the colors painted on (4 times), apply glaze on top and use a wet sponge to wipe off any drips at the bottom of the piece. A clear glaze can be used or a mother of pearl luster adds depth and brilliance. I usually paint on 22K gold luster to the edges, using a fine brush, however this can be very expensive – a 10 gram bottle is $270.
Attachments
It goes without saying that hypo-allergenic metal is the only kind to use for attachments, especially earrings, for health reasons. Always apply your attachments after the final firing. The best glue to use for brooches is Goop Houseware Glue. It takes 24 hours to cure.
Support and Reading
Making pottery alone in my studio is very therapeutic and relaxing for me, I can get very absorbed in the process. However, for those who prefer to learn and exchange ideas in a group situation check out the Potters Guild of BC at www.bcpotters.com . You will find workshops, networking opportunities and discussion board, all very helpful for those starting out.
A great magazine filled with pictures, articles, contests and suggested reading is Ceramics Monthly. Many potters send in tips they've learned along the way and it's a good magazine to see some incredible pieces. This is meant to inspire, by the way. Be patient, keep practicing and before long you will be presenting friends and family with your beautiful treasured creations for many special occasions to come.
About the AuthorWinnie Tam is a Vancouver based award winning designer who creates and sells porcelain jewellery as well as postcards and paintings. Visit her website at www.winnietam.ca
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Sculpture clay.
This clay is particularly desirable for making sculpture because it is stronger, more rigid, and can take more strain and stress than the other clays.
It contains an addition of grog (burnt fireclay ground up).
Sculpture clay can be bought prepared, or made by mixing grog-about 20% by weight-with either one of the pottery clays.
Grog can be procured from a ceramic supply house in buff or terra cotta. Twenty-five pounds of moist sculpture clay is ample for one person for the projects suggested in this book.
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