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Ceramics Monthly Is Published Each Month at the Lawhead Press, Inc., Athens, Ohio, by Professional Publications, Inc., S AUGUST 1957 * 50c \ \ m~m v irw • n-i hi.. 'iF /" / / / / "7 '~o. ........ .J r ........... ;71 I .. .......................... T ..... I ! •s ....... ! _ ......... --'"'-'2i i, I I , : ,..-~.. ,;:V ~ ".. I:. • ...:o,-./ .[ %O..o~¢/ / i " I ! t . 1 "" .,jG./ \ Q eamo oeemoo o ~ eoummo o4~e • %0 o oeu0o areal o ee~ eOoo~ / PC TPOURRI / E E m ~ --i=_....._ --- = Still in the natl'onal spotlight! --- -_-__ ~- The CM Handbook on Copper Enameling... Now in Its 2nd Printing 64 Pages of Instruction* Over 200 Illustrations* Completely Indexed* 8V2 x 11 Format The articles on copper enameling by Jean O'Hara students. The step-by-step projects in this volume make and by Jo Rebert appearing in CM since June 1954 have it an excellent working handbook; the text and detailed been proclaimed the best in basic instruction. Twenty- index make it a valuable source of reference. one of these articles, representing basic fundamentals as well as illustrated how-to-do-its on jewelry, have now CONTENTS been combined in book fol"m and carefully indexed. Let's (Jet Started Copper-Wire Accents The publishers are proud to present this material Tools and Equipment Fitted Necklaces under one cover as a service to teachers, hobbyists, and All About the Enamels Wireless Cloisonne Sift-and-Stencil Method Jewels from Broken (;lass Wet-Inlay ~Iel hod Jewels Plus Foil Gold and Silver Foil Plaques for Compacts CEI{AMICS MONTHLY BOOK DEPT. How to Get Special Effects Mobile Earrings 4175 N. HIGH ST., COLUMBUS, OHIO Defects--Causes and Cures Simple Link Bracelets Please send me ...... copies of the COPPEII I~NAMEI,ING Designing with Bits of Foil [Iandhook @ $2 per copy. (CM pays postage). 3-D Bracelets Modern Cloisonne Pieces Make Large Plaques NAME I,ines for Designs Index ADDRESS CITY ZN STATE Ohio Residents: add 6c Sales Tax per copy. ORDER TODA I enclose [] Check [] Money order _ ......... Other Dealers Write for Information These glazes are making iilJ Here Are New Glazes Destined To Stimulate Ceramic Classes Everywhere ... The good news is spreading llke wildfire. Every day, letters tell us how Re-Ward's new creamy-perfect BRUSH-ON GLAZES are inspiring school ceramic departments with their exciting textures and fabulous results. Instructors who are familiar with Re-Ward's Tru-Tone and Velvet under- glazes are familiar with the tradition of quality which has made the name RE-WARD famous. We suggest you try our line of stoneware finishes designed for Cone 06-0S bodies and firing. Or would you prefer elegant Antique glazes, capturing the romance of yesteryear? Each offers foolproof results and is available to schools in 4 oz., plnt and gallon sizes. STON'WARE 06 / SPEK-L-STON'WARE / ANTIQUES / LAVAS / BEAD and MAJOLICA GLAZES Teachers and Instructors: Send $1 on school letterhead (or show proof of affiliation with school or institution) .q~. CWa,ld c,,,~,c co~o, MF,s.. ,NC. and we will send you samples of recommended school glazes and underglazes. Value $3.S0. 1987 Firestone Boulevard, Los Angele~ 1, Calif. AUGUST, 1957 Chamber openlng advanced engineering put into these kilns. 13" x 13", depth 131/4"; Max. Heavy gauge steel frames power pressed to Temp. 2300; Volts 230; Amps 13; exact dimensions and electrically welded for Ship. Wt. 240; Price $]57.50 maximum strength . heavy duty four way switches, light weight easy opening lids, high quality block insulation, genuine Kanthal A wiring, and dust free interior coating. Gives your work that Professional finish. If you do not have one-write today for FREE ..... ~, ~-vvv -- i J,,,ly Catalog describing in detail the new Paragon Chamber opening 17" x 17", depth 18"; Max. Temp. 2300; "S" Series. Volts 230; Amps 28; Ship. Wt. 425; Price $299.50 ALL KILNS FACTORy GUARANTEED • NO PACKING CHARGE OVER 27 MODELS-- Paragon offers the widest range of WRITE FOR FREE CATALOG designs and sizes available in kilns. Regardless of fhe need- whether hobbyist beginner or commercial studio, Paragon can fill the need. PARAGON INDUSTRIES, Inc. STEEL STAND, INSTRUCTION Lllaml0er opening 15" P. O. Box 10133 Dallas, Texas BOOK, AND PEEPHOLE PLUGS-NO x 15", depth 18"; Max. Temp. 2300 EXTRA CHARGE--WITH EACH KILN. Vot$ 230; Amps 24; Ship. Wt. 340; Price $212.50 2 CERAMICS MONTHL ~ Volume 5, Number 8 August • 1957 50 cents per copy in this issue Letters .. ..... 4 Itinerary . 6 EVERYTHING Suggestions from our Readers 8 Craftsmen Talk it Over by F. Carlton Ball . 10 FOR ENAMELING Underglaze: Oriental Flora methods and designs by Marc Bellaire .......... 15 LOW COST KILN • . for beginner or professional. Fires pieces up to Stoneware: Techniques with Engobes (part 2) by F. Carlton Ball ........... 17 43~ " diameter and 11/2'' high. It reaches enameling tem- perature quickly and maintains it constantly. All parts are Beginner's Potpourri by Verdelle Gray ................ 18 easily replaced at nominal cost. Hobby Show Highlights ............ 22 NEW BY THOMPSON Use a Stone Foundation by Lucia Comins 24 ENAMEL GLAZE PAINTS Portraits in Miniature by Nelly Allan ..... 26 A super;or decorating medium for painting designs over enamel base coats. Supplied in kits and bulk Ceram.Activities .................. 28 ~orm. Answers to (~uestions conducted by Ken Smith . 29 Plaster Series: Casting Cues by Dorothy Perkins 32 ENAMELS Complete line of enamel colors including opalescents. Enameler's Column: Metal Settings by Kathe Berl 33 Overgloze: Iron Colors by Zena Hoist ............... 35 METALS All shapes and sizes in copper and the new silver plated steel which requires no pre-cleaning. Index to Advertisers .......................... 36 Editor Louis G. Farber Btlsiness Manager Spencer L. Davis FINDINGS Assistant Editor Shirley Abrahamson For cuff links, ear rings, brooches etc., and all types of chain Art Directol Robert L. Creager in copper and brass. Editorial Associates Thomas Sellers Mary Elliott Circulation Thana Clay ILLUSTRATED CATALOG Write for your copy of our new catalog illustrating our com- Advisors and Special Contributors: Carlton Atherton ; F. Carlton Ball ; Marc Bellaire ; Kathe Berl ; Edris Eckhardt ; John Kenny ; Zenu plete line. Includes helpful hints and projects on ename/ing. Hoist; l)orothy Perkins; Jo Rebert; Ken Smith; l)on Wood Cover by Robert L. Creager Ceramics Monthly is published each month at the Lawhead Press, Inc., Athens, Ohio, by Professional Publications, Inc., S. L. Davis, Pres• and Treas. ; L. G. Farber, V. Pres. ; P. S. Emery, Secy. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE in U.S.A. and Possessions: one year, $5; two years, $9 ; three years, $12. Canada and Pan Am. add 50 cents a year; foreign, add $1 a year. Current issues, 50c: back issues, 60c. ALL CORRESPONDENCE (advertising, subscriptions, editorial) should be sent to the editorial offices at 4175 N. High St., Columbus 14, Ohio. Entered as second-class matter at the post office at Athens, Ohio, as granted under Authority of the Act of March 3, 1~79. Copyrbzht 1957 hy Professional Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. employ them to judge only the technical IDEA STOREHOUSE craftsmanship• A potter knows well the skill of another craftsmen working with Dear Editor: clay. The jury should be composed of You are to be complimented on such museum directors, design instructors, in- a fine magazine. We find it a great store- terior designers, architects. People who house of ideas and information. see the object in relation to its use, in BERTHA WATERS ON JURIES, VOULKOS, ETC. relation to history, in relation to homes Campton, N. H. and in relation to aesthetics. Dear Editor: The jury should have an organized Congratulations on having the courage scale to help them evaluate. This scale Dear Editor: and intelligence to bring the jurying prob- should take up the following points: • . I am interested in more advanced lem out into the open. Please continue to Utility; Aesthetics (color, form, design); and less hobby type of material. But this publish constructive discussion on the Craftsmanship; Creativity (originality). is no criticism . Even one article which problem. My potter friends have long dis- The jury could follow a rating scale is "up my alley" makes up for any number cussed with me the confusion of various from 1 to 5 points. Only pieces that scored of others, so I eagerly await each issue . juries. Mr. Voulkos has had his name fre- heavily in all categories should be eligible LUISE W. RUSSELl. quently crop up as a controversial juror for awards• This should eliminate "warp- Portland. Ore. and the Miami fiasco was no surprise . ed, poorly fashioned, badly glazed and To strengthen the craft movement, jur- meaningless-in-form" pieces. It would ies should improve the understanding of serve to standardize the problem of "what EARTHENWARE VS. STONEWARE craftsmen with their craft. In every in- is a good pot." I would be interested in Dear Editor: stance, and in the sincere opinion of every seeing what other potters think of this potter I know, they only confuse it, al- type of rating scale and what other points Both Sills' and Bali's letters [Dec., Jan.] lowing personal prejudices and opinions to should be included. were thought-nrovoking and gratifying to overwhelm quality and standards. It con- J. DAVID BROUDO see. As a potter relatively, new to the ex- fuses the student and the professional and Massachusetts Assn. of Handicraft Groups hibition world, I have gaven thought to makes the teaching of the craft all the Beverly, Mass. the system of jurying and the types of more difficult. How can one explain to pieces which seem regularly to win awards his class why the 52-inch basically un- and be selected for exhibition. Dear Editor : My most intense work has been at necessary creation was awarded the top I have followed your Letters to the prize in Florida? Students expect more stoneware temperatures and I am there- Editor fracas about Peter Voulkos as fore partial to it.
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