Cindy C asked:


Hi, I’m new to ceramics and I hope I don’t sound stupid, but here goes. I have some bisque fired pieces and I’ve applied some coloured underglazes to them.

Do I :
1. Apply clear glaze over the underglaze and fire it.

or

2. Fire the underglazed ceramics first and then apply clear glaze and fire it again?

The instructions on the glaze containers didn’t make it clear enough for me. Helpful answers appreciated.

Note: I’m using Duncan Envision clear glaze and Hobby Colorobbia brand underglazes.

Douglas

Bo asked:


I know the process; Just curious if a ceramics kiln will reach 1600* F. More less, is a kiln a kiln regardless of the media being fired?

Larry

Krista QQ(www.123giftfactory.com) asked:


the four ancient civilization nations, China has contributed much to the society of development and progress of human, among them the invention and development of pottery is particular important and significant.



Pottery craftwork and ceramic art is the oldest arts and crafts of our country. As far away as in the New Stone Age there are gray pottery, terracotta, white pottery, painted pottery and black pottery with simple and rude styles. In Shang Dynasty glazed pottery and rigid glazed pottery which initially featured with porcelain characters appeared yet. The porcelain was created in the Eastern Han Dynasty, whose production techniques and artistic creation level reached to a high degree of maturity. In Song Dynasty the industry of porcelain flourished greatly, and dozens of famous porcelain kilns emerged in rush. As to the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the technology of blank forging, decorating and glazing to firing of pottery are more advanced than those in previous generations.

The mainly species of Chinese pottery are terracotta, black pottery, white pottery, painted pottery, printed pottery and faience pottery and so on.

* Terracotta Pottery



Terracotta Pottery is one kind of pottery in Neolithic Age, and as the clay of which containing a few elements of Fe, which will be oxidized into ferric oxide when roasting, as a result the color of the pottery will take on earth red, brick red or henna, and it got its name consequently.

* Black Pottery

The invention of black pottery, according to archaeological discoveries was taken placed in late Neolithic Age, it was bred out between 2600 BC - 2000 BC. As the black pottery was produced through traditional techniques of pottery, so people often shocked by the magnificent and noble beauty of black pottery, it could bring people will feelings of dignity, comfort, quietness and extending. The discovery of Black pottery culture indicates the pottery production technology of Chinese ceramic has achieved to an unprecedented level, and it also displayed to backwards the historical process of the conversion of pottery production from possessing practicability to meeting aesthetic demands.

* White Pottery



“White pottery” is a leap forward from pottery to porcelain. “White pottery” is one kind of pottery, whose inside and exterior surface are both taken on white. Most of ceramic blanks are handmade and using porcelain clay or kaolin which contains less Fe elements than china clay, and the firing temperature of which is about 1000 degrees. The invention and application of incised white pottery in late Shang Dynasty is an achievement in the history of the development of Chinese ceramics production technology.

* Painted Pottery

Painted pottery is a remarkable achievement of Yangshao culture, it is one kind of pottery that painted with sienna, red and black colors. The art of painted pottery featured with strong flavors of life and unique artistic style, the image of which should be painted on the ceramic blank before firing thus the painted patterns will fixed on the ceramic utensil surface and will not break off easily after being fired. The pottery with stamping back patterns from late Neolithic ages to Han Dynasty in China were fired out in such a way: before firing, to press down patterns the pottery needed on its special places just before the ready-made ceramic blanks become dry.

The main sculpts of pottery there are burners, pots, jars and bowls. Among them the main types of ceramic burners there are Ge style burner, Boshan burner, smoke burner and so on; the main types of ceramic pots there are saliva pot, cock head pot, dish mouth pot and so on; the main types of ceramic jars there are four tied jar, small jars with bubbled abdomens, “Tian” word shape jars and small mouthed jars with break shoulders and so on; and the main types of ceramic bowls there are high foot bowls, palace bowls, bamboo hat bowls, lying foot bowls and so on.



Chinese ceramics has flourished for many years till today, the dark-red enameled pottery in Yixing city, the ceramic sculpture in Shiwang town, the three-color glazed pottery in Jieshou area, the purple-red pottery in Zibo city, the green glazed pottery in Tongguan area, the carved glazed pottery in Chongning county, the porcelain sculpture in Dehua county, the porcelain willow leaf bottle and porcelain phoenix tail bottle in Jingdezhen are all well known in the world.



Hazel

m.jeya asked:


 

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Anita

moonsinger333 asked:


My mom heated water to almost boiling & added Dawn & still cannot get the grease (from cooking oils) off the ceramics & glass bottles that were sitting on the top shelves of the kitchen. Anyone have any ideas of what else might work?

Thanks a bunch!!! (:

Douglas

fredsbeetles asked:


I have about 10 ceramic pieces thatI want to send to a friend….some are very fragial and I don’t want them Broken ….Can any one give me some suggestoins

Erik

Wolfgang Jaegel asked:


The word ‘ceramic’ has its origin from the Greek word ‘Keramikos’ meaning potter’s clay. Stronger, harder, as well as less permeable to fluid objects are usually made from clay and it’s an age old tradition. Clay is commonly used for making pots, tiles, and bricks. The ceramics are usually made by heating natural earth until the form changes and it becomes harder and non-porous. Ceramics are produced at high temperature which drives off water chemically bound in the earth and any water that soaked into it. True ceramics appear rarely in the nature as a result the world depends almost entirely on man made porcelain products for it various needs. However, with the changing times, the use of ceramics has also changed.

The growing demand for ceramic products has led to change in the technique of its production. Earlier, the demand for ceramics was met by simple production techniques such as through the usage of potter’s wheel and kilns. But, now ceramic products are being produced in factories to meet the all time high demand. Now the industry focuses on developing such techniques that help to minimize cost and maximize output.

Al though the importance of ceramic products as basic utility objects has declined, nowadays its use in numerous industries, including automotive, power generation, refractory, industrial, food processing, chemical construction and many more has increased by leaps and bounds. Ceramic products are also now widely used in adorning as well as furnishing homes and offices. Different types of ceramic products are now available according to your tastes and requirements, of which perhaps the most favorite is Chinese Ceramic products. The history of Chinese ceramics dates back to more than 8,000 years when Chinese tribes used clay to make artifacts. Chinese ceramic making art reached its peak during the latter part of 15th century (The Ming Dynasty), with the discovery of a new glazing technique called the ‘five color porcelain.’ With this technique, artisans could use different colors on porcelain after it has been baked.

Chinese ceramic products have always played an important role in foreign exchange. Now with the rising income levels and growing inclination towards art worldwide, the demand for ceramic products has increased. Today the Chinese ceramic products have carved a niche for themselves in the world market. Be it in the form of ceramic pots on the dinner table, or a lamp in the corner or the idol of laughing Buddha, one may find Chinese ceramic products in almost every household in some form or the other. The most common use of ceramics is in the form of tiles. The demand for high quality tiles for offices and homes is greater than ever. Customized ceramic tiles are becoming fashion statements for people. Interior designers use customized ceramic tiles to give an elegant as well as sophisticated look to your homes and offices. In addition, customized imaged ceramic utilities are used in restaurants, kitchens, bathrooms, museums, offices and foyers.

Making ceramic products is considered an art, and imagination plays a pivotal role in its production. The intricate carvings and the beautiful paintings found in it need a lot of expertise and patience. Seashells, flowers, mythological pictures, flowers, and animals are some of the common designs used for gracing Chinese ceramics. The cost of ceramic products varies according to the quality and durability of the items. A host of ceramic products are now available in the market for decorating homes and offices. Christmas celebration vases, flower vases, mugs, rollers, tables, Christmas decorative plates as well as dishes, planters, coffee cups and saucers, fibers, water filters, pot covers, figurines, sculptures, dinnerware tiles, table lamps, sanitary utensils, candle holders, bath tubs, wash basins, are some of the Chinese ceramic products for homes and offices. Chinese ceramic fibers are also of now special demand.

Across the world, there are china towns where you can shop every thing related to china. You can buy Chinese ceramic products for homes and offices from grocery stores in china towns at cheap rates. Good quality coupled with low price make Chinese ceramic products much sough-after for adorning home and offices. By all means, Chinese ceramic products have now caught the impression of people across the globe.



Beverly

Icon Tiles asked:


 

Basically a tile is manufactured with the help of hard-wearing material such as ceramic, stone, metal, or even glass. They can range from simply designed square tiles to complex mosaics. Ceramic as the word originated from a Latin word “tegula” and French derivative “tuile” which is also an alloy. When CaCO3 (Calcium Carbonate) is mixed with white cement and plaster of Paris- ceramic tiles are originated. These tiles are thermo resistance and can withstand a temperature of 160 degree Celsius.

The properties of ceramic tiles are same as those of cement flooring, so these ceramic tiles are used as floorings. These flooring are very common nowadays because they are very easily available and economic in use and also cheaper than other ways of flooring. These ceramic tiles are easier to clean and maintain and such tiles last for a longer period of time due to their finishing and air tightening properties. Such wall and floor tiles only get affected by acids because CaCO3 gets distracted by acids. These ceramic tiles are very useful in flooring of bathrooms, walls, kitchens and floors as they give a very attractive finishing to the interior and are available in different colors and sizes. These ceramic tiles are easy to maintain. Tiles can be transported very easily, quickly and comfortably as they come in various shapes and sizes. They can also be manufactured and designs according to the necessity of the demand.

Nowadays, when it is mostly the interior portion which is looked after a lot, these ceramic tiles add to the beauty of the interior. They give a crystal clear finishing to the product adore to! For example it can be coated as the product value increases. Ceramic tiles are a good reflector of light where light diffracts into its original colors, so they used in enhancing the beauty of water fountains. The most world famous example of crystal water ceramic tiles fountain is in Muscat Oman.

The famous companies which produce ceramic tiles are basically located in the area where sand is readily available. So, that a product can be produced in a low transportation cost. According to the project ceramic tiles can be used everywhere in ceilings, fireplaces, in murals, bathrooms, kitchens, pools, spas, remodeling your home, floors, walls and as an exterior shield on buildings. In older days the tiles were comes in hand made styles. Each ceramic tile is manually formed and hand painted which is a form of art. But nowadays, Ceramic tile for the most part is not hand-made because of availability of automated manufacturing techniques.



Melanie

googoodollsss asked:


I’m making underwater decorations for my aquarium with ceramic but I don’t want the ceramic to dissolve in the water so I want to paint it with a type of protective coating that is non toxic, and water proof..Any ideas?

Peter