Application of basic glazes
A complete theoretical and practical course on the formulation and application of basic glazes and on the procedures for creating your own glazes with crystals. The course is taught by JOSÉ MARIA MARISCAL PANEQUE, member of the International Academy of Ceramics, Master Potter – Catalonia.
Porcelain, with its fine texture, purity and whiteness, allows me to explore the relationships between form and surface in a way that is more rewarding than with any other clay. The forms of the vessels thrown on the wheel offer endless possibilities for subtle variations, but my particular interest, in trying to achieve harmony and balance in the work, is to express my feelings for the natural world. The sky, sea and landscapes along with the abundance of plants are a constant source of wonder, inspiration and pleasure for me. Especially the sea and space have fascinated me since childhood. I consider crystalline glazes with the perfect amount of crystals between the background and the surface to be perfection. My forms are classic and conservative. I can’t stop exploring crystalline glazes and love to experiment with this technique in my gas kiln. Shape and crystals. Both crystals and shape…. are very important to me, and I like to work with my circle for hours and hours throwing and thinking about the end result after firing in my kiln. With the help of my wife I have written several articles for “Revista Ceramica” and I have given several workshops, for example in Dunedin, Tel Aviv, Pontevedra, at the ceramics school in Manises ( Spain ) or throwing demonstrations all over Europe ( Aubagne, Gouda, Gmunden, Belgium…. ). And in 2013 I hosted the 1st Crystalline Congress in La Bisbal ( Spain ). This congress was a nice opportunity to meet great potters from all over the world.
Complete theoretical and practical course
A complete theoretical and practical course on the formulation and application of basic glazes and on the procedures for creating your own glazes with crystals. The Crystal Glazes program provides formulations of glazes and frits best suited for crystals, theory on crystallizations, temperatures, applications and firing methods, reduction and post-reduction, acid treatments, and formulations for red backgrounds.
You can buy the basic workshop with 8 lessons for 145 euros
Workshop for advanced 6 lessons 125 eur. ( lessons from 9 to 14 years old)
LESSON 1 Presentation – basic information – composition of glaze – bases, catchers, glue
LESSON 2 Glaze application (demonstration) – some recipes for oxidation firing
LESSON 3 Comparison of frits – Recipes for mixing frits . Opac glazes and translucent glazes
LESSON 4 Crystal Shape – Halo firing plans
LESSON 5 Leaching – Galaxy Glazes – Recipes and firing schedules
LESSON 6 Red colour in oxidation firing – Firing after reduction
LESSON 7 Crystalline and reduction firing in the same firing – Recipes, firing schedules, tips
LESSON 8 Troubleshooting – TIPS
LESSON 9 Talking about some specific glazes. Recipes, uses, firing schedules and much more. Galaxy Glaze.
LESSON 10 Talking about specific glazes. Red and black halos. Application, firing schedule and much more. Gold and brown glaze.
LESSON 11 A 12 Colour chart . Basic recipes, combination of oxides. Color Chart. Other recipes and oxide combinations. Specific firing schedules for some oxide combinations.
LESSON 13 Firing after reduction. Demonstration of firing after reduction. Tips for post-reduction firing.
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