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featuring this month the brand new book by John B. Kenny CERAMIC SCULPTURE, the new and supplementary volume by the author of the highly successful "The Com- plete Book of Pottery Making." Mr. Kenny uses the same large format as in his first book and the same step-by-step pictorial technique. With hundreds of photos andsketches he covers all phases of the ceramic sculptor's art from beginning essentials to the more complicated protects. Photo lessons on animal forms, portraitures, models and casting, figures, jewelry, chess men, and many others. order your copy now ...... price $7.50

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THE COMPLETE BOOK OF POTTERY THE POTTER'S CRAFT. CREATIVE CERAMICS. MAKING. By John B. Kenny. By Charles F. Binns. By Katherine M. Lester Exaggerated lille? Not at all. All of the Written by the man who since his death Strong on modeling, the volume also pre- most popular pottery making techniques has been called the "Father of Ceramics," sents detailed material on developing are explained in detailed, step-by-step the book discusses the various origins of simple designs, building decorative tile, photo lessons. I.¢luded is basic informa- pottery, the naure of ciayworking mater- making simp(e molds, glazing, firing. Il- tion an clays, glazes, bodies, firing, ials and tools, and careful instructions for lustrated with works by contemporary pot- laster, many other Cubjects. Large format a variety of projects. For the amateur as ters and with fine old masterpieces. $4.25 ~7"by10"), 242 pages, more than 500 well as the student. $3.50 POTTERY MAKING. By Wren and Wren. photos and drawings. $7.50 The authors, potters of Oxshott, England, CHINA DECORATION. cover all the basic phases of pottery mak- A POTTER'S BOOK. By Bernard Leach. By Kathleen Mann. ing. In addition, they present information The famed Mr. Leach's book ;s the out- This new book is a simple guide to the on gas kilns and building a small coke come of 25 years' work in the Far East china decorating art. Many illustrated ex- kiln. Illustrated, 140 pages. $3.50 and England. It deals with four types of amples of modern designs. $2.50 pottery: Japanese raku, English slipware, GERMAN POTTERY, COREAN POTTERY. EARLY ISLAMIC POTTERY, ENGLISH stoneware, and Oriental porcelain. Con- LITERATURE ABSTRACTS OF CERAMIC siderable basic information is between DELFTWARE, FRENCH FAIENCE, MED- GLAZES. By Koenig and Earhart. IEVAL ENGLISH POTTERY, and WEDG- these covers as well. Illustrated, some in A review of virtually all literature on cer- color. $6.00 WOOD WARE. amic glazes. Drawn from nearly 90 sources The collector and general student of covering a period of more than fi0 years. ceramics will find the "Faber Library of A POTTER'S PORTFOLIO. Fully indexed. $7.50 Pottery and Porcelain" a good addition to By Bernard Leach. the library. The volumes are uniform in An elaborate (111/2" by 14", cloth-bound) CERAMICS FOR THE POTTER. format and treatment, contain a history edition in which Mr. Leach has chosen for By Ruth M. Home of the factories and designers. Black-and- discussion some 60 examples of great pot- The chemistry, geology, history of ceramics white & color illustrations. $5.00 each tery of the past down to the present. The presented in non-technlcal language. Since pottery pictures are suitable for framing; the author began her study of ceramics EARLY STAFFORDSHIRE POTTERY, ENG- some are in color. $17.50 "at the beginning," she is able to say in LISH PORCELAIN OF THE 18th CENT- the preface, "Only an amateur can ap- URY, FRENCH PORCELAIN OF THE 18th ENAMELING: PRINCIPLES & PRACTICE. preciate the problems of an amateur." CENTURY, LATER CHINESE PORCELAIN. By Kenneth F. Bates. $4.50 19th CENTURY ENGLISH POTTERY AND The author, who has won many prizes for PORCELAIN, EARLY CHINESE POTTERY his enamels, has penned a practical guide MAKING POTTERY FOR PROFIT. AND PORCELAIN. WORCESTER PORCE- for the beginning student and an authori- By Cole and Sfarr. LAIN, and ITALIAN MAIOLICA. tative reference for the craftsman. Covers How to make pottery pay. What to make, Recent additions~ to the "Faber Library of all phases of the art of enameling. Pro- how to make it, how to price, how to Pottery and Porcelain." Are uniform in fusely illustrated, including plates in color. merchandise. Has many ideas for new format with the initial set. Block and $3.75 and original products. $2.95 white and color illustrations. $6.50each

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2 CERAMICS MONTHLY words, in January begin with Pave 1 through, say, 33. Then the first page of the second issue would be 34 through, perhaps, 80. Third issue would begin with 81 • . , and so on. This idea would make for easy reference for past articles. And the page numbers could not be confused. Of course, each year you would begin again with Page 1. W. R. KRISIK, J~. Sharon, Pa. 41' Yeas or Nays?--Ed. The Spelling Bee Gentlemen : I wonder how many of your readers called your attention to the misspelled word "'chronicle" in your August issue (Page 14). I am sure you are following Lin Yutang's suggestion that an editor should permit one or two errors in each issue of his publication so that his readers may have the pleasure of finding them. PHYLLIS POSARD Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. 04 from three years of testing and research, these ~,,~ wonderful new glazes are the result of ores Welcome To Lusters from the "richest square mile on earth" Gentlemen : bring to you Nature's own glowing coloCs'. ~ • . . I was delighted to learn from your *:~:::~:~*~:~:~::c ¸ :c~ ~ ~: August "'In The Works" that we can look :~!f!~;:!;!:i!%i:i!i!~i%;ii!;!i:!iiii:!!~il the earthy, rich, varied tones which science has forward to good information on decorating never duplicated! with lusters. I have tried these myself but with little success. Lusters are tricky . . . !!ii!ili but the beauty of well-done pieces makes the extra effort worthwhile. I am anxiously looking forward to Mrs. Pruden's instructions . . . (MRs.) M^RCARrT BRIO~TO~ New Orleans, La. See Page 13, this issue.--Ed. COLORS More Basic Facts and Figures AVAILABLE: !iNNii Gentlemen: BLACKJACK To introduce Natural Ore Glazes we will • . . My chie~ criticism of your magazine Matte ship you (prepaid) a 6-oz. sample of any is that too many of the articles talk "about" WHITE ENTERPRISE color for just $1 or a special all-color assort- a subject, but never get right down to Velvet Matte ment of 6 12-oz. pkgs. for only $8.95. Try ~N giving the detailed facts, formulas, figures, ELDORADOPLUM td~ etc. I like Harding Black's article (January) Rich, red plum them in your own kiln . . . experiment with for this reason. BLUE STONE them . . . if you don't agree they are the @ ROBERT WILLSON :!~~il;i:!!!~!~i~iiii iiiiiiii: Mottled finest glazes you have ever tried, return the Coral Gables, Fla. ZIEGE'S BROWN unused portions and your full purchase price will be refunded. ALL GLAZES SHIPPED DRY Gentlemen : Semi-transparent You certainly have done a terrific job --Full Value for your money! TAILING TAN ! if!il with CERAMICS MONTHLY. Every time it :.:.. :::~ K h a k i comes I drop everything and read it from cover to cover, ads, et al. I do wish it was even fatter! . . . How about some basic articles on a comparison of different clays on the market . . . and articles on glazes...

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Volume I, Number 10 OCTOBER • 1953 50 cents per copy

I trust you noticed the announcement on the cover story inside front cover of this issue about our new Book Department. You can now purchase your books on Ceramic Sculpture ...... [. ohn Kenny 16 ceramics and related subjects directly from "Cer- amics Monthly." articles We decided to adopt the Book Department at the instigation of many of you readers. Often Decorate Clay with Clay ...... Karl Martz 11 in the past months we received letters asking if Introduction to Preparcd Lusters ...... Mary Pruden 13 there were a book on a specific subject, and how or where it could be obtained. Or the correspond- Solid Casting of Free Forms ...... Dorothy Perkins 14 ents posed the unanswerable question: which of Decorating with Frit ...... ~. H. Saling 23 the numerous books on a single subject was the Finnish Ceramists ...... 24 "best buy"? We felt, therefore, we could increase our services to our readers by making available a select list of ceramic and related books which regular reading they could purchase from a single source. Our initial list is, of course, of a preliminary Advertiscrs Index ..... 33 Letters ...... 2 nature. However, most phases of ceramic interests Answers to Questions.. 21 New & Uscful ...... 8 are covered in if. And, not incidentally, each Itinerary ...... 6 Show Time ...... 32 book listed has been carefully reviewed, and the outdated or generally disappointing books have Suggestions ...... 29 not been included. - --The~task-af-r~duw;.~ these books proved to be a formidable one, and not wishing to shoulder EDITOR ADVISORY EDITORS the entire burden ourselves, we appointed a re- Louis G. Farber J. Sheldon Carey viewing committee to assist us. In forming this John B. Kenny Edgar Littlefield committee, we made sure that each of the diverse ASSOCIATE EDITOR interests of the ceramic enthusiasts was represent- CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Roger D. Bonham Henry Bcdlman ed. Thus, although this is merely a preliminary list KarJ Martz of titles, you can select from if a book to include BUSINESS MANAGER DorothyW. Perkins in your ceramic library with a feeling of assured- Spencer L. Davis Kenneth E. Smith ness. COVER By Gordon Kelth We hope our efforts and those of our review- ers will prove fo be of service to each of you. Of course, we will increase the scope of this new Ceramics Monthly is published each month at the Lawhead service by adding additional titles often. Press, Inc., Athens, Ohio, by Professional Publications, Inc., 3494 N. High St., Columbus 14, Ohio. Spencer L. Davis, Yours sincerely, President and Treasurer: Louis G. Farber, Vice President; P. S. Emery, Secretary. Price in U.S.A. and Possessions: one year, $4; two years, $7; three years $9. Canada and Pan America 50 cents a year additional; foreign add $1 a year.

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Any hobbyist is en- Secretary, Butler Art Institute, 524 greater capacity at an unusually low pricel titled to enter articles, which are placed Wick Ave. on display. Jury; prizes. Demonstra- These unusual new machines are the ideal answer to the tions. For entry information write needs of schools, hobbyists and professional ceramists. Auguste A. Bolte, General Manager, Canadian International Hobby and WHERE TO GO Homecraft Show, Ltd., 880 Bay St. ILLINOIS, Charleston October 4-2 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, Washington "'Textiles and Ceramics," a represen. November 22-January 3 tative selection from last winter's Ceramists within 50-mile radius of Fourth Biennial Exhibition at the Mu- Washington eligible for Eighth An- seum of Cranbrook Academy of Art, nual Area Exhibition. At the Corcoran Bloomfield Hills, Mich., will be at Gallery of Art. Fee: $1 for sculpture, Eastern Illinois State College. A travel- 50 cents for other. Prizes. 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MINIATURE ANIMALS are the subjects of a new line of molds just introduced by the Alberta Ceramic Studio, 1032 Mission St., South Pasadena, Calif. The animals vary from approximately one inch to two and a half inches in height. n,d Among them are lambs, calves, zebras, and horses. There arc two identical animals per mold, which sells for around $3. Please mention CERAMICS MONTHLY when writing. "RUGGED" IS THE WORD Craftools, Inc., is applying to the new Universal Ball Mill which, they say, is "'the ideal answer to the needs of schools, hobbyists, and profes- AFTER WE sional ceramists." Built of 12-gauge steel, the device can be mounted on any bench. RECEIVE IT In use, the ball mill has a quart to a gallon capacity, and positioning devices prevent jars from creeping. The AHD . .. ten-inch rubber rollers run four self-aligning bearings for smooth operation. Catalog item No. 7810 comes complete with belts and WE PAY ALL FREIGHT CHARGES pulleys, less motor. No. 7820 has 20-inch rollers to handle two one-gallon or three one-quart jars complete with belts and pulleys, less motor. on orders of 100 poundsor $100 or more* Fur literature on this glaze mixing equipment, write Cr,lftu-ls at 401 Broadway, Dept. CM, New York City. THESEFAMOUS NAMES in CERAMICS EASILY ASSEMBLED KILN kit put out by the C. M. Buell Kilns is said to be useful for firing anything from both WHOLESALEand RETAIL cn:,mels to porcelains. The packaged unit has inside dimensions of 8~ by 8~ inches, with height adjustable by means of a specially selection unlimited in designed T-top, to accommodate figurines, lampbases up to 12~ inches tall. It may be used horizontally when MACK'S CHINA PAINTS needed. ZIRCO CHINA PAINTS Lower section of the kiln may be used separately so you won't need to use a larger firing area than necessary. ETCHALL This kiln, says Buell, will fire to 2140 ° F. For literature on the unit address Buell Kilns, P.O. CERAMICHROME PRODUCTS Box 302, Royal Oak, Mich. Refer to this magazine when GLOSSMATIC CERAMIC COLORS writing. PARAGON ELECTRIC KILNS OIL FLOW "GUESSTIMATING" in your oil-firing kiln can be eliminated through the use of a self-cleaning-meter- SPONGES ing oil valve, contends the producer, the Hauck Manu- STILTS facturing Co. They say that with these valves, the user gets visible, KEMPER TOOLS positive, accurate control from full opening to full shut- BRUSHES off--which reduces operating costs. Valve capacity is uni- formly graduated and the indicator dial enables easy dupli, BRASS TIER FIXTURES cation of previous settings for best results. *Except molds, kilns, clay Hauck's new catalog No. 707 A gives full details of the instrument. For your copy write the company at 124- Please wrife for specific price lists. 136 Tenth St., Brooklyn 15, N. Y. And mention CEaAMICS MONTHLY, please.

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I0 CERAMICS MONTHLY DECOt ATE CLAY with CLAY

by KARL MARTZ

I. MODELING ON of ropes and buttons of clay is a free-hand method of ornamenting clay with the clay itself. Here the author decorates modeled-on ornaments using a method discussed in his article last month--lm- prlntlng. 2. FISH SKELETON on iug (lower left) is made up entirely of separate pellets of clay fastened on with a sliding movement of thumb. Mouth has been indented with a pencil point.

NHANCING the surface of clay imprinting tool is used. On the large with the clay itself is, in a sense, button, two imprints are made, a large E a matter of "humps and hollows." circle first, then a small circle within Last month we suggested some methods it. of using "'hollows," now let's give some As it is pressed into place, soft clay thought to ornamenting with "humps." is receptive to modeling and texturing As with ceramics itself, remember, with fingers and tools. Observe Figure these techniques are as modern as they 2: The vertabrae of this fish design are ancient. were made of separate pellets attached For making raised designs the pot- with a sliding movement of the thumb. ter again has several choices. Among The mouth form is a thin rope in- them are the impasto of free-hand dented with a pencil point. modeling, the casual shorthand of tub- TUBING PASTE. Tubing paste is a ing paste, and the heraldic formality of very thick, pasty slip applied through a a sprigged,on decoration. tube onto leather-hard clay. (A tubing MODrLING ON. Ropes, pellets, and paste applicator in action is shown in cut pieces of clay can be added freehand Figure 3; a finished piece is in Figure to the surface of a leather-hard piece. 4.) It differs from slip trailing in that The modeled-on clay should be soft the slip is thicker and is made of the enough to form easily, and the surface same clay as the piece. The Japanese of the piece should be moistened just potter, Kawai, is currently making before joining. effective use of this method. In Figure 1 (left to right) the rope SPRIGGED-ON decoration, with its and buttons of clay have been lightly sharply defined ornament rising cleanly attached to the moist surface. Next, from the surface, has a distinctly these are more firmly attached by pres- formal character. For the bowl in sure of the thumb in the position shown Figure 5 the design units were pressed just below the large button, then the in small bisque molds (Figure 7). The Igllg[llgg Ill II[ll~lllglggllg gglll III gglll Ill Ig g gl g Ill II mold cavities were carved out of stiff Mr. Martz is an instructor in ceramic clay, then dried and fired. Bisque molds art at Indiana University. In addition, and tools are much more durable than he has appeared in a film series on plaster ones as well as being easier to ceramics. make.

OCTOBER 1953 11 In use, clay is pressed into the bisque mold and the surplus clay scraped away. The moistened blade of a small spatula is then pressed lightly against the back of the ornament and a gentle pull brings it out. It is slid from the spatula onto the freshly wetted surface of the leather-hard piece. It is sometimes necessary to add more water from the tip of a brush, letting it run freely under the ornament. Gentle finger pressure on the orn:m~ent expels the surplus water and brings into close contact the two very soft surfaces which soon stiffen into a sound joint. Slip is sometimes used for attaching molded ornaments, but removing the residue of slip left at the edges of the 3. TUBING PASTE, says Author Martz, is 4. TYPE OF RESULTS you can get us;ng tub- ornament is di~cult, while with water "casual shorthand" for decorating clay. It ing paste. The paste is applied on the there is no residue. differs from sllp trailing in that the slip is leather-hard ware. "The Japanese potter, The blue and white ware of Josiah thicker and of same clay as the piece. Kawal, is currently using this method. Wedgwood is a famous example of the sprigging-on method. In the Wedg- wood vase shown in Figure 6 the sprigged-on ornaments in white clay are attached to a dark blue, unglazed surface. Notice how very thin thc ornaments are, how closely they lie to the vase itself in spite of their very detailed modeling. Keeping sprigged- on or modeled-on decoration close to the surface is a good rule to follow. Then the decoration cannot camouflage or overpower the basic form. However, if glaze is to be used over the ornament the relief must be high cnough to show clearly through the covering layer of glaze. And there you have the "'humps." However beautiful your work, whatever your final piece appears to be, the point of departure has always been, since time immemorial, the very surface of the clay. It is the potter's task to follow the clay's will. • S. SPRIGGED-ON ornaments, as above, are right. The white ornaments are attached to This is the second article in a series. Mr. formal in spirit, observes the author. These a dark blue, unglazed surface. Note how Martz will conclude this subject in a forth. were made by pressing clay into small thin the ornaments appear to be, how closely coming article with a discussion of other bisque molds. 6. FAMOUS EXAMPLE of they lie to the surface. This keeps the dec- textural treatments.--Ed. sprlgged-on ware is Wedgwood vase, below oration from overpowering the basic form.

7. THESE BISQUE MOLDS were used for fired. Mr. Martz merely pressed day into the sprigged-on units in bowl above. Mold cav- mold. Moistened blade ot spatula was pres- ities were cut out of stiff clay, then dried and sed against back of ornament to snap out.

12 CERAMICS MONTHLY An Introduction to Prepared LUSTERS by

USTERS are not a new product different lusters, too. will only break up the jelly into little on the market. They are over- In composition, lusters are mineral blobs which will ruin your work. If L glazes which date back to the early salts suspended in a solvent. But all the luster in the bottle is merely too Egyptian and Persian potters. Many solvents are not the same; therefore, thick for good application, add Essence, museums have pieces of their beautiful lusters cannot be mixed in the raw a drop at a time, until the proper ware. However, there are colors avail- state for intermediate shades. The sol- working consistency is reached. able to today's potters that would make vent of one might have an adverse Some colors have a short %hell,life" the ancient Persians envious. The pity effect on the mineral salts of another. and do not keep for very long. Buy is that more professional and hobby As to preparation of lusters, we are these colors in the smallest vials just potters are not taking advantage of more fortunate than the Ancients. All before you wish to use them and from them. their lusters had to be hand concocted a dealer whose stock is "on the move." Perhaps you've seen luster pieces with whatever materials they could Ruby, American Beauty, Rose, Dark and didn't know it. Their surfaces have find. We can easily get ours ready- Blue have about the shortest life. a beautiful iridescent appearance, look- made. It is well sometimes, however, to Grape, Cranberry, and Purple are ing much like a slick of oil on top of know how to get the best out of your next. The greens and yellows seem to water as it refracts light. The luster dealer and his materials. keep indefinitely, as do the pearls and is really a thin film of metal deposited New colors are usually just right opals. Gold and silver will last about on top of a glaze. Unusual effects are when you get them and may be used as a year if tightly corked, but Deep produced by firing successive coats of they are, unless the maker suggests Copper is likely to gel in about half Illl011llllllllll011lllll II II DR Illllllllll llllll l Illlll thinning. Always read the label or ask that time. It is a good idea to wax the Mrs. Pruden is a former art teacher your dealer about thinning a new bottle tops of the vials if they are to be put in the public schools of Newark and of luster. A bottle that you have had away for any length of time. When Paterson, N. ~. In 194Y she became in. for some time may have thickened a you buy from a reputable dealer, he terested in ceramic~ and now does her bit. If the luster in the bottle has will tell you which colors do not keep teaching at Mary Pruden Ceramics, gelled, don't buy it, or throw it away well. Riverdale, N. I. --it is beyond redemption. Thinning OW a warning." Are you a brush PERSIAN LUSTER pieces. Bowl below was ware has a subtle, elusive quality, much llke N gnawer? It is time to break the made in the 12th Century; the pitcher above, the iridescence of an oil slick on water. It habit! Lusters, like ceramic materials, in early 13th Century. The surface of luster is a difficult beauty to capture with a camera. contain toxic ingredients, so keep them out of your mouth and eyes. I don't want to frighten you away from lusters before you begin, though--they're not lethal. Even if you drank the entire bottle -- Heaven forbid! -- it wouldn't kill you. You might wish you were dead, because you'd be so violently nauseated. And unlike the lead in glazes, they are not cumulative. But the solvents can be very irritating to the delicate membranes of eyes and mouth. Have the alcohol bottle handy at all times to wipe your hands and brush handles dean. Should you get luster in your eye, wash under the warm water tap, flushing well, and follow with a drop of Castor Oil in the eye. A good (Please turn to Page 26) HE POSSIBILITY of reproducing free form shapes raises two ques- T tions: "how?" and "'why?" The first question is to be answered here SOLID by the process of solid casting. The second question is brought about by the answer to the first. There are many persons who have doubts--and they are sincere doubts--about the use of either drain or solid cast molds as CASTING a means of producing creative works of ceramic art. Those who question the use of molds are not, largely speaking, those who make a living through pottery production. The latter group is aware of the importance casting as- of free forms sumes in keeping abreast of--indeed, ahead o~market demands. Meeting competition and keeping a business "'alive" in the art-ware field means changes at least every two years in the "line" being produced. by Those who are not in the production DOROTHY PERKINS field in even a small way (the hobby and studio pottersJ have a tendency to ignore the possibilities of casting processes. This is not to say that it would be desirable for all pottery to be cast, but an understanding of cast- Ill Illlllllll ill I II II Illlllll IIIl II II Illl Illl lllll Ill ii i Dorothy Perkins spends part of her time as Ceramic Instructor in the Divi- sion of Fine Arts, Rhode Island School of Design. The remainder she spends in writing on ceramics.

WASTE MOLD ;¢ begun as the author beds the clay model in clay removed, and edges trimmed. Following the use of an clay to the parting line (Figure4). Piaster is built up to a oil or soap separator on the divisional plane, the second thickness of a half-inch or so. When first half of waste mold half of the mold may be made. is completed, work should be ;nverred (FigureS), bedd;ng IRREGULAR FORMS, such as those on the opposite page, come outside form. Then the inside of the hump is cut away (Figure i). easily via the solid casting method. Here Mrs. Perkins explains, Clay is added to develop the desired shape, as in Figure 2. The step-by-step, how to arrive at the mold shown on the opposite page. completed clay model (Figure3) will be used to produce a plaster She first fashions a solid clay hump shaped roughly to the desired model.

ing, based on some personal experience ever, permitted the production of ir- with the method, would seem a logical regular forms or of forms with ir- part of the background of any 20th regular thicknesses at a favorable rate Century potting enthusiast. of speed.) Also, the simple lack of The possibilities of the reproduction knowledge concerning its possibilities of free form shapes have hardly been and the lack of designers for the pro- touched. This applies to production by cess have retarded its acceptance. both drain and solid casting. There is Then, too, the widespread use of the a difference in designing free forms term ~'free form" in every sort of pro- for the two methods of casting, a duction--from ceramic wares to archi- difference brought about by the possi- tectural landscaping--has served to bilities of each method. place irregular forms in a "fad" The differences between solid and classification. True enough, the term drain casting are, in general, as follows: may soon be forgotten, but as long as SOLID CASTING nature survives there will be a place 1. Control of both inner and outer for other than geometric form. surfaces Solid casting is a logical method of 2. Control of dissimilar thicknesses reproducing irregular forms. The fol- 3. Slower lowing is the general procedure: plaster model from the clay one. 4. Requires a casting body with A solid clay hump is built and some "elasticity" in the wet shaped roughly to the desired outside O, the clay model is bedded in clay state form. It is also possible to use plasti- S to the parting line as in Figure 4 DRAIN CASTING cene to make this first model. The (so that there will be no undercuts in 1. Control of outer surface only inside of the hump is then cut away either half of the mold). Plaster is 2. Control of constant thickness as indicated in Figure 1, and clay can spread over the model, then built up to only be added to develop the desired shape a thickness of a half-inch or so. The 3. Faster (Figure 2). "waste mold" thus being formed need 4. Requires a less "elastic" casting The completed clay model is seen in not be heavy, nor need a long time be body Figure 3. It would be possible to spent on finishing the outside of it, Solid casting has not been widely make the working mold directly from since it is just what its name implies. used industrially because of the slow- this model. A clay model, however, When the first half of the waste ness of production, as compared with may not be refined to the same point mold is completed, the work should be drain casting, (The recent introduc- as may a plaster model. Therefore, it inverted, and the bedding clay removed tion of the "Ram Process" has, how- is perhaps advisable to produce a (Please turn to Page 30)

FINAL MODEL is "on the way" when plaster is poured into waste the model, the mold sections may be made. The entire model ;s mold. This ;s done through a hole cut in the seam line, or in the soaped, bedded in clay, set up inside cottles, and plaster is again bottom of mold. Since the insides of the halves have been well soap- poured. To make the second section of the mold, simply invert and ed, the model is~ easily removed from waste mold. After refining of repeat procedure. COVER STORY Ceramic Sculpfure

by JOHN KENNY

RT is not for the few--it is for all of us. Whoever understands his medium and works with it sincerely A is an artist, no matter if the medium be paint and canvas or the cloth which makes a suit of clothes. As ceramic sculptors we work with clay, that wonderful plastic material. Unlike stonecutters and woodcarvers, we do not cut off and throw away, we do not subtract--we add, we build. We work with fire, too--fire that performs its magic on the forms we create and endows them with hardness and strength and rich, warm color. The things we make may be small or large, serious or gay, planned for decoration or use. When we shape our clay and create order and form where none existed before, we add to the beauty and the happiness of our world. Ceramic sculpture satisfies an urge that is born in us-- CREDITS: Sculpture of the cat is by Eleanor Gale; Balinese Dancer, by Frank Ellscu; Portrait. by AIb;no Cavallito.

MR. KnNNY

A number of our readers have written us asking for information on beginning work in ceramic sculpture. These inquiries have come from hobbyists who merely want to have fun with clay, school teachers who are interested in simple proiects for their stu- dents, and from those who have a desire to make sculpture and want some assistance. Our answer to these readers is a series of articles on ceramic sculpture, of which this is the first, drawn from the new book "Ceramic Sculpture" by John Kenny,, The volume is a companion book to Mr. Kenny s The Complete Book of Pottery Mak- ing. It is a privilege to bring to our readers portions of "Ceramic Sculpture," which promises to be a most valuable and practical textbook.--Ed.

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the urge to create. This urge is universal, but it takes dif. practical pieces. ferent forms in different people. Some like to make fanciful A beginner in ceramic sculpture should not limit and imaginative objects, some prefer to make accurate copies his studies to the style or examples of one person. Tile of things they see around them, others wish to build things student must study the work of many artists who work that serve a useful purpose. For this diversity in taste, clay in different ways. In the preparation of my book I was is an ideal material. It can be all things to all men, lending fortunate in having the help of a number of ceramic itself to many methods of manipulation and to the form- sculptors, each a master in his individual field and each ation of objects of almost infinite variety. happy to share his knowledge with others. These artists The ceramist may, for example, model an animal in a know the joy of shaping clay and they ask only that the realistic manner, like the cat; or an animal that is imagin- knowledge they impart be used honestly and sincerely in ative, stylized, or exaggerated, as is the amusing poodle. the creation of beauty. In modeling the human figure, a realistic piece of sculpture In general, the aim of the book "Ceramic Sculpture" can be created, like the seated male figure. Or all the is to describe methods of working, to provide information freedom of a "sketch" can be retained in a finished piece, about materials and processes, and through the examination like the Balinese dancer. Portraiture is another outlet of fine examples, to inspire a true appreciation of the for those who want to create realistic pieces. Functional ceramic sculptor's art. The series to appear in CERAMICS items are also within his scope--the lamp base or the bottle, MONTHLY, which begins on the following page, will be for instance, which were simple to make yet are highly limited to "methods of working." i"

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ERAMIC SCULPTURE is made of clay and other earthy materials, modeled into shape and heated to C a high temperature. Sometimes it is glazed; sometimes it is colored or decorated. The ceramic sculptor, therefore, must know many things: how to create form, how to fire a kiln, how to prepare and apply glazes, how to use ceramic pigments. Let's begin by finding out how clay is shaped. There is no one way of making clay sculpture; therc are many. As we explore different methods of shaping clay, trying them out together, you will find some that appeal to you more than others. You may even find a brand new method of working with clay, something all your own. A good way to start is to model a figure out of clay rolled into cylinder and ball shapes. We'll try a horse. Working on a wooden drawing board or a table top, take a lump of clay the size of an orange and squeeze it until it is roughly cylindrical in shape. Put the cylinder on the board and roll it back and forth with the fingers until it becomes a long clay rope about three-quarters of an inch in diameter. Try to make it even in thickness throughout its entire length. Cut the clay rope into six pieces, and join them together as shown. To make sure the joints hold, roughen the surfaces first by making scratches with a wooden modeling tool, then moisten them. Press the pieces firmly together and seal the edges of the joints with the tool. Cut a mouth, then roll a ball of clay and press it flat. Out of this, cut a pair of ears and a mane; roll a smaller cylinder for a tail, and put them all in place. Now there's your horse. You can make him laugh and sit up, or assume any position you have in mind.

CERAMICS MONTHLY ERE is another application of this method. A little H figure holding a candle is an amusing object, and at the same time it can be a practical candlestick. Let's make such a figure in the form of an angel. This time we begin by making a sketch of the idea on paper. A cone of clay will serve for a body, a ball for a head, and cylinders will form arms and wings. Press a cylinder into a flat shape to make an arm with a flowing sleeve. Make a small basket of clay to hold the end of the candle. Then put the basket in place in the arms. Lumps of clay are added for hands and roughly shaped. Now add the features. The head is removed and held on the end of a pencil while indentations are made for the eye sockets. Eyes, nose, and mouth have been worked into shape. The angel is bald at the moment, so let's make a wig, page-boy style. Add a pair of wings and the angel is finished. Since candle holders usually come in pairs, let's make another. After the bisque fire, we decorate to our own taste, glaze, refire--and put our creations to immediate use. Make some simple figures like these but use ideas of your own. Avoid complicated subjects, especially ones with unsupported parts. No prancing horse, no dancer balanced on a toe; those will come later on. At the beginning, choose subjects that can be modeled compactly in simple masses. Remember something you have seen that might lend itself to this treatment--a workman having his lunch, a child hugging a dog, a sleeping cat. Model the figure or the group in clay, trying to capture the essentials and to suggest the action. Your clay will force you to simplify your thinking and eliminate what is not important. Let it help you. •

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CONDUCTED BY KEN SMITH M arts that are semi-translucent and are opaque, too. Q. Is it possible or advisable to fire copper reds and I n all the popular wide mouth jars to better iron celedons in the same kiln at the same time? service you. A. You should run into no difficulties firing copp~.r C; olors by the thousands. reds and celedons in the same kiln. Of course, they both must mature at the same temperature. The successful color H as the class that rates it far and above development of each will still depend upon proper atmos- the field. pheric control of the kiln. Reaches hobbyists and professionals. Q. What causes radial lines on a cast piece? A. Radial lines are invariably caused by interruptions Our NEWEST- KLEERMATT & TRANZ- during the filling of the mold with the casting slip. For MATT. example, if you fill a mold half way and then stop momen- May our beautiful underglazes and glazes tarily before continuing to completely fill the mold, there will be a definite line at the place you stopped. These lin:s continue to thrill many thousands more. are pronounced if the slip is not properly deflocculated and Each and every one of you is using seems to be sticky or ropey. Quality that is competitively priced. Q. Is there a source of supply for "picture" mold. ;.ngs made especially for framing one.quarter inch tile? You Are Using The Best! A. Special moldings for tile frames would be difficult to find ready made. It is possible, however, to have frames CERAMICHROME made to suit your purpose at almost any artist supply store where picture frames are made. gives you Q. What causes a rough, scummy appearance on a EVERYTHING YOU'VE EVER WANTED transparent cover glaze when used directly over under. IN THE FINEST LINE OF CERAMIC glaze colors? GLAZES AND UNDERGLAZES A. Prepared underglaze colors are invariably made with organic gums and brushing mediums which may leave their mark on the cover glaze as they fire out. This can The Latest Out Is: be avoided by firing-on the underglaze color before applying the cover glaze. KLEERMATT #431 If the underglaze colors have been applied to green- 4 oz ...... §Oc* ware, bisque fire before cover glazing. If the colors are • two good brush on coats • on greenware or bisque applied on bisque ware, fire the ware when dry to around • one fire • apply over U.G., Detail U.G., or Tranz 1,000 ° F., which is sufficient to burn out the organic • the same fine quality as our brushing clear • same materials. ease of application • a beautiful matt designed for you It also may be the color has been applied too heavily or the cover glaze has been underfired. TRANZMATT #421 thru 430 4 oz...... 7Sc* Q. Is it considered good practice to re.use scraps from casting, matting them into a slip again? • ten beautiful colors • same application as KLEER- MATT • the same fine quality that is in all CERAMI- A. Economy is always good practice. The best way CHROME products for 3 DIMENSIONAL EFFECTS to use the scrap is by adding approximately one part to four shade with TRANZ over unfired TRANZMATT . . . Yes parts of fresh slip plus enough water to compensate for the over! • a colored translucent matt glaze designed for dry scrap added. Using 100 per cent scrap for casting slip yOU. generally results in considerable loss of stren~h in the *Out of State Prices Slightly Higher green piece. Ask your local dealer for CERAMICHROME-- or write for nearest supplier to Direct your inquiries to Questions Editor, "Ceramics Monthly," 3494N. High St., Columbus 14, Ohio. Please enclose a stamped reply envelope. Questions of general KERNIAN KRAFTS interest will appear |n this column. 5612 South Western Ave., Los Angeles 62, Calif.

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22 CERAMICS MONTHLY DECORATING by J. H. SALING WITH FRIT

HEN a ceramist starts planning Most often frit or small bits of glass frit (although this effect might make a decoration for a new piece are sprinkled in the bottom of a piece an interesting decoration in itself). W of ware, he is like a woman to form a "'pool" or "jewel" decoration shopping for a new hat. He wants after firing. OT incidentally, it is excellent to something no one else has ever dreamed One of my favorite decoration ideas N fill in cracks and other flaws on of. Ornamenting with frit offers many with frit is to produce a planned, fired ware. In fact, the large platter undreamed of possibilities, and so has raised decoration using either a brush, shown here developed a large crack become very popular. eye dropper, or syringe as you would during the bisque firing. I filled the Of course, frit is nothing more than do in slip painting or slip trailing. This crack with the mixture of frit and a glass which has been crushed to a can be accomplished by adding about clay, working it in well with a knife small particle size. Although frits of ten per cent white clay to the frit and blade. Then I planned a raised frit specific compositions are prepared for enough water to make a creamy paste. decoration which would enhance the use in glazes, casting slips, bodies and This frit-clay paste can be used on piece as well as hide the patched area. enamels, any mixture of materials "anything"--on wet clay, leather-hard I have seen several cracked pieces which will melt to a glass can make a or bone-dry ware, on bisque ware, on (some with cracks as wide as 1/16 frit. One shouldn't assume that only a a glazed piece before it is fired, or on of an inch) mended with the frit-clay few commercial frits can be used as a a fired glazed piece to be refired. mixture. decorating medium, nor that he must I find that one of the best frits to Many interesting variations can be limit himself to a specific frit com- use is the white cover coat porcelain obtained by adding different coloring position. It is wise, however, to try out enamel type. This is a frit especially oxides, or prepared body or glaze stain new frits on test pieces, together with prepared for the porcelain enameling to the frit-clay mixture. Some par- the glaze you will use, to be sure they industry (refrigerators, stoves, etc.). Its ticularly beautiful results can be had will work together. composition is held very constant, assur. by mixing about five per cent copper

la||lnl||||el||t||al||Hllt |ltn|||||sl|l||lJ|UHi||. ing you consistent results, and upon fir- oxide with the frit and firing under ing, it does not become excessively fluid; reducing conditions. Mr. Saling is now ceramic tech- thus, planned decorations can be effec- Raised enamel frit decoration offers nologist in the Ceramic Engineering tively executed. Being opaque white it limitless possibilities. The only pre- Department, Ohio State University. lends itself to interesting decorating caution to be observed is to limit it During his earlier career he was en. techniques. It hides the day which was to pieces fired around cone 06-04, gaged in the pottery industry and has mixed with it, preventing a cloudy since the enamel frits are not pre- operated a ceramic hobby studio. appearance you might get with a clear pared for high temperatures. •

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DECORATIVE PLATTER, enhanced wlth raised flit, developed a FRIT DECORATION on this small bowl was applied over a fired large crack during bisque firing. The fllt-clay mixture was worked glaze. Note there is a sharp contrast between glazed background into the crack. The raised fdt decoration was then planned to hide and white opaque flit decoration. Raised fllt technique works the flaw. Afterward the piece was sprayed wlth a transparent, pale equally well on leather-hard ware, greenware, bisque, under the blue glaze, subduing the entire effect. glaze, on glaze, or, as above, over the glaze.

OCTOBER 1953 23 PROFILE

FINNISH CERAMISTS

WORK OF ARABIA CERAMIST Michael Shilkln is "The Mark- et," a panel now in the town hall of Helsinkl. Top left: Birger Kaipiainen and examples of his elongated female forms, both in the round and as panels. Top right: Rut Bryk.

HE TWELVE ceramists in the tures in stoneware, figures, wall are, in fact, connected with some fac- artists' colony at the-Arabia* plaques, and fine porcelain bowls are tory. But in none are they entirely T factory in Helsinki, Finland, are among the 1,000 pieces they turn out free from designing for factory pro, in the happy position of being able annually. duction as they are in Finland. In to husband their energies for their What does the factory of Arabia Sweden, for instance, the leading fac- creative work . . . for they have no gain from this arrangement? It en- tories give their artists studios, but a worries about making a living. joys the publicity which arises from portion of their time must be spent on The Arabia "stable" of ceramists is showings of the artists' work, at the production problems. merely attached to the factory; they same time has the satisfaction of know- Both Sweden and Finland are keenly do no work for production purposes. ing it is helping to further the career aware of the necessity of good design Yet the factory pays them a salary, of the finest ceramic artists in Finland. and fine art in producing mass goods gives them a commission on all their Evcn in the physical arrangemcnt of and they gently try to educate the work sold, and foots all firing and the plant the factory management per- public in that direction. Having ceramic materials expenses. mits the artists exceptional freedom. artists in the plant helps, they believe. Their originals are sold in a retail Each of the Twelve is given a large, store in Helsinki and in other shops light studio with a sweeping view of HE ARABIA factory itself is the throughout the world. Animal sculp- the Finnish countryside. And each T largest ceramic plant in Europe, a works in his own style expressing his huge modern structure located on the *Founded in 1874 on the site of a villa own personality, not bound by any outskirts of Hdsinki. Besides its objets named Arabia, by a general who had lived tradition. d'art, the plant produces all types of in that land. Most ceramic artists in Scandinavia ceramic goods.

24. CERAMICS MONTHLY is designed and modeled in clay. A majoring in ceramics and st'~,*c,,, design. To Mrs. Adelaide Tecmbs Sundin we teapot, for example, must actually bc Completing this course, he became a owe gratitude for the information in this made in day and the form felt, Mr. trainee at Arabia and was asked to article, Mrs. Sundin, known in this Franck will tell you. It can't just be join the art colony in 19.~8.( ~ ' In 1949 hc country for her bas-relief portraits in drawn on paper, it must be created in was given a grant by the Italian porcelain, gathered these impressions the round. A product to be well- ceramic works, Richard-Ginori, where on a trip through Scandinavia last year. designed must actually be made and he worked for more than a year and a She wishes to express her appreciation the artist thoroughly acquainted with half in the plant near Florence. He has to H. O. Gummerus, Director of the the materials he works with, as well as been recipient of several grants in Fin- Industrial Design and Arts and Crafts the factory processes of construction land, is well represented in the museums Association of FTnland, for his kindness and production. of modern art in Europe, and has in guiding her through the Design and Though the Twelve of the artists" had one-man exhibitions in Italy. Art Department af Arabia. colony do not give thought to pro- One need not make the trip to Hel- duction problems, they do, of course, sinki to view the work of Rut Bryk, It began as a small plant, a sub- create in the round as normal pro- since most of it has been shown in thc sidiary to the Swedish Rorstrand Fac- cedure. U.S. She models for the most part tory, employing about 100 persons. decorative wall plaques with a sim- Over the years it has enlarged to a IRGER Kaipiainen's work in the plicity of design reminiscent of chil- personnel of 2,500 who turn out a B round, for one, can be seen in the dren's work, yet showing a maturity of quarter million pieces a day. Forty per accompanying pictures. His vivid and execution and composition only possible cent of the output is exported to some unusual creations are considered some by an adult. Like Kaipiainen's, her 30 countries, among then:, of course, of the most vital and "new" in Scandi- colors glow with an amazing depth. The the U.S. navia. He has broken completely with decorations are drawn on the back- Responsible for the "'look" of all tradition in his concepts and execution. ground with strips of clay separating the dinnerware produced at Arabia is He has imbued all his works with a the colors, giving the effect of lead Kaj Franck, Director of Design. He is richness of glaze color that ties each seams in a stained glass window. a quiet, soft-spoken fellow, and his stark piece together. Of earthenware, " Rut Bryk also studied at the Arts office-studio-workshop is typical of the the pieces are unusual and primitive, and Crafts School in Hdsinki. Upon Scandinavian, clean, spacious, light and with a plaintive, whimsical quality. His completing three years there she be- filled with plants. It is he who works elongated female figures, both in the came interested in weaving and textiles, out all problems as to shape, 'size, round and hung on the wall as a panel, but in 1942 found her true expression pattern what the public needs and are typical. in ceramics and became associated with wants in everyday tableware. Of Mr. Kaipiainen began studying art Arabia. She has received several grants course, he has a staff to help him. in 1927 at the age of 12. Upon gradu- and has studied in the United States, Mr. Franck insists that cach ncw ati~m from sch,ol he enrolled in the Italy, Spain Francc. and the Scandi- idca his ceramic designers conccivc Arts and Crafts Scho,)l of Hclsinki (Please turn to Page 31)

SOPHISTICATED DOLLS, entitled "The Spinsters," are typical of with strips of clay separating the colors. Total effect is that of a Birger Kaipiainen's creations. They have the richness of glaze color stained glass window. Right: Unusual surface treatments are the hall- wlth which he imbues all hls works. "Jesus and the Publican," center, mark of Kyllikki Sa)menhaara's tall, slender vases. is Rut Bryk's. The decoration was "drawn" an the panel background Kccp ),our brushes in a box labeled Flower Design Book LUSTERS "Luster Brushes" to protect them from dust, and if they are to be unused for == by (Begins on Page 13) ~RO'/t~JE,~ JD~,R~-.~'~ JANE SNEAD any length of time, put a few moth crystals in with them. Moths and buf- Just Out! mouthwash or plenty of plain water falo beetles are fond of "camel hair" 48 pages of easy to will take care of any luster in the and sable. trace FLOWER DE- When buying a brush, if you are put SIGNS of all kinds mouth. As an extra precaution, follow • includin to the choice of two 10-cent brushes i~iGHT FUL~ washing with a tablespoon of olive oil. PAGES of COLOR! While I'm on the unpleasant side, it or one 20-cent brush, get the 20-cent • . direetions on one. Cheap brushes are no bargain• [HOW TO TRACE might be well to mention I have known } and color sugges- They will cost you in time spent pick- - tions . . . for u~e one or two persons who have definite in decorating everything from a jewel bex to allergies to gold and lusters. Should ing up fallen hairs. The better the a large plate. Just the book you have been brush, the longer it will give good waiting for to use in your China Painting, you find during your first session that Sgraffito, Underglaze and Overglaze work. they give you the sniffles or make your service. 1 don't mean you should go DESIGN BOOKS BY JANE SNEAD out and buy the most expensive sable EACH one of the five books contains 48 pages eyes water, give up the idea of be- just chocked full of designs . . . approxi- brushes you can find. That isn't neces- mately 200 patterns in each book. Most de- coming a luster artist unless you are signs in three different sizes, Some authentic willing to "suffer for your art." Not sary. The higher quality camel-hair • . . some stylized. quills are softer and better for most FLOWER DESIGNS 48 pages 91/4xl ] $1.50 only are you uncomfortable, but the GAY NINETIES DESIGNS possibility of rubbing luster into your lustering jobs than sable, and they are 48 pages 91/4xll ...... $1.S0 eyes is increased. quite inexpensive. PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH DESIGNS Here it would be well, perhaps, to The minute a brush begins to shed, 48 pages 91/4xll ...... $1.50 get rid of it or put it to some other CHINESE DESIGNS48 pages 91/4xll $1.50 discuss the tools of lustering and their WESTERN DESIGNS care. The ideal situation would be to use--it has no place with lusters. Shed 48 pages 91/4xll ...... $1.50 have a specific, carefully labeled brush hairs will cling to a wet lustered sur- Buy your Design Books from your for each luster color. But few of us face, and if left until dry, are impos- Dealer or distributor ... or write sible to remove without scratching the JANE SNEAD, Publisher can afford such luxury• However, it is Box 72C Media, Penna. possible to do a variety of lustering luster. If left to burn off in firing, they with just one or two brushes if care will leave a dull, ashy streak or a spot is used in cleaning. Be sure the luster of deep color. If picked off at once, brushes are reserved exclusively for the damage can sometimes be repaired, JANAN or the wet luster will flow over the ELECTRIC POTTER'S WHEEL luster, just as gold brushes should never be used for anything but gold. spot. But picking hairs is time con- I myself follow a set procedure for suming; meanwhile, the lustered sur- cleaning luster brushes before and face is becoming tacky and may leave after use, every time. Even a brand a mark when you continue work. new brush is cleaned before it is used The composition of lusters makes for the first time, to remove dust, lint, them oily on application and sticky and hair-clippings. while drying, which attracts dust For brush cleaner I make up a half- and lint. Therefore absolute clean- and-half mixture of Luster Essence and liness is imperative. You can't be Turpentine. We keep it in a bottle too particular when working with labeled "Brush Cleaner" and it is used metals and lusters. A few heartbreak- for no other purpose. ing failures will convince you the extra A brush is first thoroughly washed effort is worthwhile. If you are a hap- in the cleaner, then dried on a clean, hazard worker, lusters are not for you. lint-free cloth• It is then rinsed in plain But if you are willing to spend time Ceramic Turpentine and dried again. and care on your work, many thrills Since turpentine is a good remover of await you in the field of luster. lusters, every trace of it must be rinsed from the brush. This is easily S YOU may have suspected by done with alcohol because it cuts the A now, luster is a sensitive medium with which to work, The colors all Only $120.00 F.O.B. Plainfield oil. Use non-oily rubbing alcohol or look more or less alike in the bottle The Potter's Wheel with years of proven first-grade denatured. Wipe the alcohol performance in schools and colleges from the brush with another clean, and before firing, so there is always throughout the country. 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30 CERAMICS MONTHLY LAMP PARTS Finnish Cerarnists BELVA WOOLSEY Everything you need! (Begins on Page 24) OVERGLAZES far the Perfect MAKING • REPAIRING navian countries. She has had one-man Prepared China Paints CONVERTING exhibitions in Gothenburg and Stock- |or SEND FOR OUR NEW CATALOG holm, Sweden, and in Oslo, Norway. " EASIER APPLICATION! Thousands of parts of every description, Her ceramics have been acquired by • QUALITY & BEAUTY! illustrated, described, priced museums in Italy, Holland, and Scandi- • CONVENIENCEi We sell and ship 1 or 1000 pieces navia as well as by private collectors • VALUE! in the U.S. and Europe. • o~o o ANGELO BROTHERS 2333 N. Mascher St., Philadelphia 33, Pa. MONG OTHERS of Arabia's Introductory Box A Twelve: Set of 12 beautiful colors plus Friedl Kjellberg. She has worked in sample vial of Belva Woolsey ceramics for 25 years, particularly in- Painting Oil $5.50 U.S. Postpaid

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32 CERAMICS MONTHLY Index" W of Advertisers October 1953

American Art Clay Co ...... 29 Angelo Brothers ...... 31 Ankraft Ceramic Studio ...... 31 B & I Mfg. Co ...... 27 Brock, Laurlne, Ceramics ...... 32 Buffalo Ceramic Supply Center ...... 30 Clay Haven ...... 29 ~!i!i~!,~i!i!~!~,~,,~,,,~College Press ...... 30 Cole, S., Co ...... 30 Craftools, Inc ...... 6 Creek-Turn Pottery ...... 32 Draying, Chas. 14 ...... 27 Fairchild Ceramic Studio ...... 7 Ferro Carp ...... 9 Gay-Way Pottery ...... 31 Great Lakes Ceramic Exhibition ..... 22 STYLIZED "HORSE" plate by Rudol| Harrison, the Kay, Studios ...... 2 Staffel was :$75 First Prize winner in Holland Mold Shop ...... 20 Sarasota show. "BOTTLE" with abstract Homecraff House ...... 30 design (opposite page), by Memphis House of Ceramics (Mass.) ...... 20 Wood, won :$40 Second Prize. FIRST House of Ceramics (Tenn.) ...... 29 IN SCULPTURE (:$75) went to Barbara Houston, Charles, Molds ...... 31 Ebersole for "Woman with Net," right. Huff's Hobby Center ...... 8 J & M Ceramics ...... 31 Janan Instrument Co ...... 26 The following prizes were awarded Mention: A. J. Spencer, St. Peters- Jirele Ceramics ...... 30 in the Ceramic Sculpture Division (all burg, Fla., for consistently fine crafts- Kernlan Krafts ...... 21 winners are from Florida; all pieces of manship; Stephen Polchert, Bloomfield Kiln-Gard ...... 32 terra cotta) : Hills, Mich., for "Sphere," a brush Knaplne Ceramic Studio ...... 32 First, $7~: Barbara Ebersole, Gaiaaes- bottle of porcelain; Karen Karnes, L and L Mfg. Co ...... 10 ville, "Woman with Net." Second, Black Mountain, N. C., a cannister of Martin, John, Treasures ...... 30 $40: Muriel Kelsey, Sarasota, "Puma." stoneware. Maryland China Co ...... 32 Third, merchandise prize: Sophie John- Though no record was kept of the Mason Color & Chemical Works ..... 27 stone, Laurel, "Lydia." Honorable total spectators viewing the pieces, the Master Mechanic Mfg. Co ...... 20 Mention: Muriel C. Kelsey, Sarasota, Hilliards contend they had more than Mayen, E. P., Co ...... 2 "Dancing Elephant." their share of the Festival visitors. Mercedes Ceramic Studios ...... 30 In the Pottery Division these prizes Many of those attending compared the McDanlel Mold Co ...... 29 were given: Crafts and Sculpture Show favorably Midwest Ceramic Dealers Assn...... I First, $7~: Rudolf Staffel, Philadel, with others they had seen. "Ten per Model Ceramics ...... C-4 phia, a stoneware plate, "Horse." Sec- cent of these complimentary bits came Moore and Munger ...... 30 ond, $40: Memphis Wood, Jackson- from friends or those who knew how Natural Ore Glaze Co ...... 3 ville, Fla., bottle with abstract design. hard we had worked," notes Mrs. Hil- Paragon Industries ...... 4 Third, merchandise prize: J. D. liard, "but 90 per cent came from Pemco ...... 28 Broudo, Beverly, Mass., an abstract total strangers. That was what made Pillet, Nettle E...... 32 tray and a ribbed vase. Honorable it worthwhile." Pollock Studio ...... 30 Re-Ward ...... 9 Sahuaro Molds ...... 30 TRAYS WERE THE VEHICALS for top prize $25; "Golden Fishes," by Virginia Dudley, Schmid, Ludwig, Ceramic Studio ..... 27 winners in the enamel class of the Sarasota Rising Fawn, Ga., First Prize, $40; tray with Sculpture House ...... 30 show. Left to right: "Harvest Time," by abstract design, by Katherine Choy, New Seeley's Ceramic Service ...... 28 Claire Wyman, Cleveland, Purchase Award, Orleans, Second Prize, $25. Snead, Jane, Ceramic Studio ...... 30 Snead, Jane, Publisher ...... 26 Specialized Ceramics Corp ...... 28 Stewart's of California ...... 32 Tepping Studio Supply Co ...... 31 Touch-O-Maglc ...... 32 Tummins, Madge, Ceramic Studio .... 30 Vollmers Ceramic Studio ...... 31 Ward, S. Paul, Inc ...... 20 Western Ceramic Supply Co ...... 31 Wolfe, Jack D., Co ...... 31 Woolsey, B. P., Ceramic Supplies ..... 31

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