This is my first semester in advanced ceramics. I took beginner ceramics last semester and learned the basics of hand projects, throwing, footing, and glazing, The theme I have chosen is glazing and techniques of glazing. In my first year of ceramics I found glazing annoying and did not realize the importance it had for the project. This year I started to pay more attention to how I glazed it and with what glazes I used. I wanted the glaze to compliment the shape of the bowl, vase or whatever project I had made and allow the projects features to stand out (curves, roundness, or lip). It draws more attention to the projects dimensions and catches the viewer’s attention.
How I made my theme possible was comparing and contrasting the glazes available and either overlapping, mixing, dripping, smearing or dunking the projects for an appealing appearance. When on the wheel I consider the shape I’m making and how the glazes will run against its features and dimensions, then I have it fired. Once out of the bisque kiln, I think out what glazes will compliment the project and toss around ideas of how I will apply the glaze. The same ideas are applied to all of my projects but none look similar but all have a related style.
I chose this theme because glazing is a major factor that contributes to the project and this year is my favorite part in the process of the final product. The glazes expressed through my theme expose progression in each assignment. The more I had experience with the wheel as well as glazing the more I appreciated ceramics and discovered how creative I can be with it.
Throughout the two semesters I have had ceramics, I found a new passion for something I love doing everyday. I have learned that when given the opportunity you can accomplish more than your expectations and have an overwhelming feeling of accomplishment.
How I made my theme possible was comparing and contrasting the glazes available and either overlapping, mixing, dripping, smearing or dunking the projects for an appealing appearance. When on the wheel I consider the shape I’m making and how the glazes will run against its features and dimensions, then I have it fired. Once out of the bisque kiln, I think out what glazes will compliment the project and toss around ideas of how I will apply the glaze. The same ideas are applied to all of my projects but none look similar but all have a related style.
I chose this theme because glazing is a major factor that contributes to the project and this year is my favorite part in the process of the final product. The glazes expressed through my theme expose progression in each assignment. The more I had experience with the wheel as well as glazing the more I appreciated ceramics and discovered how creative I can be with it.
Throughout the two semesters I have had ceramics, I found a new passion for something I love doing everyday. I have learned that when given the opportunity you can accomplish more than your expectations and have an overwhelming feeling of accomplishment.