Make your own glaze
From the 13th to the 15th of July 2022
The aim of this training course is to familiarize the students with the raw materials and to acquire autonomy. It is aimed at people who have a kiln or who wish to acquire one and who already have an approach to ceramic.
Price : 450 euros.
Opening hours: 9.30am – 12.30pm / 2.00pm – 5.00pm
Day 1
Morning: learning molecular calculus (converting a recipe into raw materials). Studying Montmolin diagrammes using Uzan calculation and Matthes book. Learning how to correct recipe with silica and kaolin around the fusion triangle.
Afternoon : Study the diagram, molecular calculation, place the triangle, choose the points. Weighing and adding different oxides in a point. Firing.
Day 2 :
Morning : study a second diagram, molecular calculation, place the triangle, choose the points.Weighing and adding different oxides in a point. Application on shards.
Afternoon : application of the glaze on a small piece with a ladle, quenched and pistol. How to apply thick or thin depending on the glaze. Firing
Day 3 :
Morning : analysis of the firing, use of a spreadsheet to simplify the procedure, see together your future research.
