Especialidades JA/Cerámica/Respuestas 2

Cerámica

Nivel de destreza

2

Año

1956

Version

23.08.2026

Autoridad de aprobación

División Norteamericana

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1

Tell briefly the history of early ceramics.

2

Know what is meant by the following terms:

2a

Greenware

2b

Bisque

2c

Decal

2d

Kiln

2e

Glaze

2f

Slip

2g

Mender

2h

3

Explain the use of cones in kilns.

There are two types of cones:

• a) Small cones that are used in manual kilns. They are placed between a device called a kiln sitter, when they have melted or deformed the kiln shuts off.
• b) Large cones also known as witness cones are used in automatic computerized kilns. As the kiln is automatic they are used to check how the kiln has fired once opened, signalling any problems.

4

Know how and when to use underglaze and glaze.

5

Know what tools are used in completing your projects in ceramics.

There are endless tools used in completing a ceramic project, including:

• Brushes
• sponge
• decals
• stamps
• stencils
• kiln
• etc.

6

Complete one item using a crystal glaze.

The difference between glaze and food-safe glaze is that glaze is used on anything other than surfaces that come in contact with food or drink, and food-safe glaze can be used on any dinnerware, such as mugs, bowls, plates, serving dishes, etc.

Regular glaze contains lead and some toxins. Food-safe glaze is completely lead-free and non-toxic.

7

Complete two of the following using underglaze on at least one item:

7a

Cookie jar

7b

Pie plate

7c

Vase

7d

Flower planter

7e

Candy dish

7f

Mug

7g

Item of your choice

Go find a ceramic studio and get creating. Most importantly, have fun!

Note: Candidate need not do the firing.

References

• History of Ceramics taken from excerpts in Wikipedia under heading "Pottery".
• Other definitions obtained from Mrs. Doris Wade, owner and operator of Xclusive Creations, a pottery studio in Bermuda. Compiled by Eileen King, Director of the Warwick Longtails Pathfinder club in Bermuda.