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Although the policy of the CM staff is to think ahead and plan for the future, we couldn't help day-dreaming a bit as we assembled this issue because it concludes two years of Ceramics Monthly. We reflected on our early FLEGKEL operations, on the debut issue, and on the publisher's statement which appeared in that first number. We dwell- PASGOBES ed on one thought in particular in that initial statement: ". . . here then is the line of communication so obviously needed by individuals from all walks of ceramic life . . ." Was this fact or fiction? ". . . Obviously needed . . ."? In the minds of the an adventure into publishers there was no doubt that an obvious need did unusual pattern effects exist. Well, almost no doubt. There were occasions when they wondered if their own enthusiasm made a spark look like a bonfire; however, when CM was put to the test, Pemco Fleckel Pasgobes have the intestinal butterflies were stilled. The initial response tiny specks of real color mixed exceeded expectations and the subscription list has grown into the pastel shades . . . steadily ever since. Renewals and new subscriptions have color that stays in suspension kept the mailing list well above the 10,000 mark. And . . . keeps its pin-dot formation CM not only reaches each of the forty-eight states, it goes without flowing. Permits you to twenty-eight countries outside our own territorial limits, including such distant places as Burma, Hong Kong, to put a pattern on figurines, South Africa, Turkey, New Zealand, Israel. vases, ashtrays and similar ware — on clearly defined ". . . All walks . . ."? Could a single publication serve the many ceramic interests? Encouraging letters areas. from hobbyists, teachers, students, therapists, artists and craftsmen indicate that CM does fill the bill. Six Pemco Fleckel Pasgobes If we needed any reassurance, this pause to reflect are available — Pink, with would have reassured us that the idea for a magazine maroon specks; Yellow, with like Ceramics Monthly was well grounded. And the re- brown specks; Pastel Green, view of recent letters from subscribers (a quick sampling with dark green specks; Light appears in the "Letters" department on page 4) re- Blue, with dark blue specks; minded us that one must not spend too much time day- Tan, with brown specks; Gray, dreaming. Improvements will be made constantly, until with black specks. we come closer to pleasing all of the people all of the time. In fact, with our January 1955 issue, we will bring Unusual — artistic — individ- you a modified format and enlarged scope. We hope you will be pleasantly surprised. ual! If your dealer does not carry Fleckel Pasgobes, send With best wishes for the Holiday Season from our staff and associates, us his name. Yours cordially,

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CERAMICS MONTHLY suggestions —These Supplies for Christmas Work from our readers Immediate Delivery Assured Dowels for Rolling Ever since 'Wdlthers' Goo on the finest quality The large ceramic class in was recommended as an ad- the city school may not have CERAMIC SUPPLIES and EQUIPMENT hesive in our SUGGESTIONS enough rolling pins to go a- columns last October, in- round when a slab project is from quiries have come in asking in progress. Wood dowel rods where it can be found. TRINITY CERAMICS one inch in diameter can be Tracking down the ma- Wholesale and Retail Distributors For cut into suitable lengths and terial, we find it to be an used specifically for the pur- old standby of the model pose of rolling clay slabs. They RE-WARDS—True-Tone, Velvet and Suede, railroaders. Any hobby or are very inexpensive and make Magic Mender craft shop should be able excellent substitutes for rolling to supply it. The product is PARAGON Kilns pins. put out by Walthers Manu- ETCHALL COMPANY—Gold Remover —Vernon D. Seeley facturing Co., of Mil- Seeley's Ceramic Service EVENING STAR—Tools waukee.—Ed. Oneonta, N. Y. DOUBLE B—Tools Eliminate Stilt Scar KEMPER—Tools Moving a metal-point stilt Foot-rimming Idea O. HOMMEL COMPANY—Frits and Colors in a very small circular motion Here is an inexpensive de- HENDERSON—Cones against the bottom of a glazed vice to facilitate the turning piece cleans off just enough and finishing of pots. PAJA—Tools glaze to prevent the points To eliminate the need for, WRIGHT MFG. COMPANY—Banding Wheels from excessive sticking. Most and hazards of, wetting a plas- WRICO—Lettering Pens of the grinding of the bottoms ter bat or adding coils of clay is thus eliminated and in many to hold a pot in position for DELTA BRUSH MFG. COMPANY cases there is no need for the turning process, a special SERICRAFTERS—Decals grinding at all and the stilt "turning bat" can be made. can be re-used. Cut, fit, and glue a rubber AMERICAN Sponge and Chamois —Harley R. Holladay knee pad to a plaster bat. With TAYLOR'S—Nichronic Stilts Holladay's Ceramic Studios one hand used for an auxiliary TOUCH-O-MAGIC—Suspending Agent Dodge City, Kans. control, the rubber is suffi- and Brushing Medium ciently cohesive to hold the Mallet Substitute pot in place and resilient I have come up with an in- enough not to damage the — A TRINITY EXCLUSIVE expensive substitute for the most fragile lip. mallet used in shaping or flat- If circles are inked on the VtLVA-TEX—the perfect white burning, cone tening copper for enameling. rubber, centering will be made 05, prepared body in dry, slip or pugged form. I use a furniture leg tip made simpler as well. Prepared Glazes—made to fit Velva Tex clay body. of rubber, or a crutch tip, —Dewey Beaudin Originated and Manufactured by TRINITY CERAMICS. placed on the hammer as Worcester, Mass. shown in the sketch. These Cast and Drape Mold HAVE YOU HEARD In making a one-piece mold, THAT two outstanding Ceramic instructors now give les- instead of making vertical sides sons in our specially equipped classroom. Mrs. Mabel and a flat bottom, I give the Lester teaches Ceramascope technique and Mrs. Hilda outside of the mold a free Smith gives the fine points of china painting. Please form shape. In this way I not write for information. only have a drain casting one- tips are readily available and piece mold, but also a drape It is to your advantage to order all your ceramic supplies and cost 10 cents or less. They mold or hump as it is some- equipment from nearby Trinity and make important savings come in various sizes so there times called. This saves time in shipping charges. is little difficulty fitting a and plaster, as well as valu- specific hammer. able storage space. —Vern S. White —Dorothy H. Grout Dearborn, Mich. Pawtucket, R. I. CERAMIC SUPPLY Market for Ideas Send your bright Ideas to Ceramics Monthly — with photos or 100 Howell Street Dallas, Texas sketches, If applicable. We pay $1 to $5 for suggestions used In Telephone PR-7248 (hit column. (Sorry, but we can't acknowledge or return unused items.)

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10 CERAMICS MONTHLY 18th Ceramic National THE SYRACUSE SHOW

A show so big and so popular that the entries have to go through preliminary regional juries throughout the country was displayed at the Syracuse Museum of Fine Arts last month. This show is the Ceramic National, oldest of America's all-ceramic exhibitions. More than three hundred fifty pieces, drawn by a final Jury of Selections and Awards from the largest number of entries ever submitted, comprised the exhibit. Among them were the pieces which won purchase awards totaling $2700. The competition, open to professionals and amateurs alike, to craftsmen who make a living in ceramics and hobbyists who make ceramics for the fun of it, is sponsored by the Onondaga Pottery Company and The Ferro Corporation together with the Museum. Now an institution, the Ceramic National began in 1932 with an exhibition in memory of Adelaide Alsop Robineau (see story on Page 22). Then and ever since, the monumental effort of the great show has been organized by Anna W. Olmsted, director of the Syracuse Museum. It was put on an every-other-year basis when it grew to such proportions both in size and travel itinerary that it could no longer be handled as an annual. This is the First Bienniel and the 18th Ceramic National. EXCLUSIVE statements to CERAMICS MONTHLY, from the members of the Final Jury of Awards and Selections, appear on the following top to bottom pages. The Jury: Paul Bogatay of Ohio State University, Chairman; HARVEY K. LITTLETON Karl Drerup of New Hampshire State Teachers' College; and Frans $100 from American Art Clay Company Wildenhain of the School for American Craftsmen at Rochester. These WALTER AND MARY KRING $100 prize from Harper Electric Furnace Corpcr- men, distinguished ceramists themselves, express opinions on ceramics ation today as reflected by the work entered in the competition. Hui KA KWONG $100 Pemco Early in 1955, selected items from the exhibition, including prize Corporation prize VIKTOR SCHRECKENGOST $500 first prize in pieces, will begin a long tour of the country, giving the people of many ceramic sculpture, from International Busines; regions a chance to see a part of the biggest and oldest of American all- Machines Corporation ceramic shows. •

PHOTOS: THE SYRACUSE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS INSTALLATION BY GEORGE VANDER SLUIS

DECEMBER 1954 PETER VOULKOS $200 pottery prise JAYNE VAN ALSTYNE $100 prize i by Onondaga Pottery Company from O. nommel Company

DEAN STRAWN $100 prize from Hanovia Chemical & Manufacturing Company

ARTHUR AMES, panel, $200 prize for enamels from Ferro Corporation

ROBERT TURNER $200 from Homer Laughlin China Company HENRY VARNUM POOR $200 United States Potters Association prize

RAYMOND YOSHIDA, triptych, $200 enamels award, from Thomas C. Thompson Corporation

ROBERT H. MEINHARDT $100 Iroquois China Company prize

Juror Paul Bogatay: "phenomenal development" The 18th. Ceramic National Exhibition seems Ceramic sculpture, with exceptions, appears beset by cliches in general to be a better show than shows of which reflect successes of the past. Technique, subject matter and the recent past. Though smaller, it is selected "stylistic" elements tend to confuse the sculptor, sometimes to from the greatest number of entries ever sub- the exclusion of his valid purposes as an artist. Too many entries mitted; nevertheless, it is not as good as appear to have been designed to show, resulting in over-statement might be expected. With so many demands on and over-emphasis on incidentals at the expense of unity and the ceramist by local shows, national shows expression. and invitational shows, we may perhaps have arrived at the point Pottery in degree suffers from similar ailments; but here the of diminishing returns. The potter at this time may be spreading weaknesses are less apparent. The obvious faults seem to be himself too thin. repetition of certain characteristics such as textural effects and In jurying the show, certain weaknesses seemed apparent. trite motifs in decoration and shape. Pottery forms from pints to In the group of enamel entries, technical means, style, preoccupa- gallons, characterised by necks, some too small to accommodate a tion with enamel "effects" and forced exploitation of the medium, pencil, were present by the dozen—many of them difficult to too often submerge aesthetic values and basic requirements of defend either as pure form or as "useful pots to put things in." clarity in structure and organisation. The means in enameling can The weaknesses of the fringe (or is it the ground?) were so easily overcome the ends and often do. in degree reflected in the core of the show which is essentially (Concluded on Page 32) 12 CERAMICS MONTHLY Juror Frans Wildenhain: "quality rising" Considering the youth of ceramic activity in the United States it is amazing to see, after a long dormant period, with what vitality the churning process is re- sumed, mirroring the geographical ex- panse of the country and the activities and personalities of its people. Our aim in selecting for the Ceramic National was, above all, quality—to dis- card what is only mannerism, derivation, imitation, bad craft or premature work JOHN RISLEY $200 fr< without originality; and to search for a F. Drakenfeld V Con direction which could answer the questions: where do we stand—where are we going? No distinction is made between the teacher who submits his work for reasons of prestige, the pupil who is eager and ambitious, and the devoted potter—the least self-conscious—who is struggling to BF.TTV \V. FEVES $100 pn: make a living from the work of his hands. Harshaw Chemical Company Quality, with the accent on female in- timacy or pronounced manly forcefulness, NANCY WICKHAM BOYD $100 prise from is obviously rising. We enjoyed the work C. R. Crocker (f Company of newcomers to the field but were sometimes disappointed with the entries of potters who can, we know, do better. The call for color found response in the potters' own way at Syracuse. As most potters are working in stoneware, brilliant colors are limited. There are diverse opinions as to what is color. I feel no funereal aspect exists: color is there. Bowls and bottles as usual predominated but the tendency toward richer and more varied forms was present. There were excellent examples of integrated decoration as well as strong sympathy with, and control of, the material. Pottery can be dedicated to beauty only —but beauty not as a point of departure but of arrival. Yet there is Epic too. The craftsman-designer in his trials and en- Juror Karl Drerup: "such diverse responses" deavours can have influence on our china Many media of artistic expression today manufacturers. To this ponderous instru- compete for public attention by means of ment, providing the everyday pottery of exhibitions and publicity. The participants our nation, goes the responsibility not only in these contests form a broad front with their to improve the public taste but to con- many interests and backgrounds. The cer- (Conduded on Page 32) amists see within their ranks the humble as well as the brilliant—hobbyists, commercial producers and individual studio potters—bent on making their contribution. The Ceramic National has become an event, where an opportunity is afforded for all to make their statements, where diversity is encouraged and rewarded. Is it any wonder that the endeavours of so many arouse controversy and partisanship? We hear "lack of color" lamented, or non-useful pottery decried . . . In this year's Ceramic National, somber tones again prevail among the many entries. "What has happened to color?" might be answered by pointing to the mass of gaudy ceramic ware which assails the eye of the public through numerous channels. Ceramics -: WAYNE LONG $100 garden need not be loud in statement in order to be called colorful. The from Arcadian Landscaping understatement of subtle color should have its place, though it might not be called "popular." The potter and sculptor, to whom the media of clay and MORE about Syracuse Show Winners fire are not only a way of producing useful objects but also a means of expression, can hardly feel encouraged to participate on page 33 in a great free-for-all in order to state their rightful places (Concluded on Page 32)

DECEMBER 1954 i < 1. Protect foil: A small sheet of metallic foil is placed in- side a folded piece of tracing paper. Foil is always handled and cut in this manner. ENAMELI NG 2. Pierce holes: Tiny holes are pricked in the foil to pro- vide for the escape of gasses which collect under foil in the heat of the kiln. Without openings, it would be blown up off the surface, rarely settling back in the intended posi- VI: GOLD tion. A pointed tool is used here but a needle would be better because it leaves smaller holes. Needles inserted, by JEAN O'HARA points up, in o cork (at left) make a handy devise for piercing foil. Richer and more beautiful effects are obtained in enamel- 3. Cut the shape: A foil shape, called a "paillon," is ing when transparent colors are used on gold_or silver cut out with a knife. The blade is very sharp so it will not metal instead of on copper--but the price of the precious make a ragged edge on the fall (manicure scissors are also metals is prohibitive for most of us. We can, however, excellent for the purpose). The dots you see in this photo simulate the depth and glow that come from the costlier were put there to show where the punctures were made metals if we use gold and silver metallic foils under trans. earlier. The shadow of the fall can be seen through the parent colors. You purchase these foils in sheet form; they tracing paper. look much like gold leaf except that they are heavier and are pure metal. When you work with foil, it is always 4. Lift and set in position: Foll should never be handled applied to prefired enamel, and covered with transparent because fingers may deposit grease on the surface. The color. The procedure for using this metallic material is cut-out shape is picked up, here, with a slightly moist demonstrated in the photos on these pages, where a flat brush, the thin metal adhering easily to the brush. White panel is decorated with a combination of foil and stenciled points of light show where the fall has been pinpricked. The shapes. shape is set in position on a prefired enamel-coated panel Before using foils, the beginning enameler will want which has been sprayed with gum solution. Excess moisture to know how they affect the various transparent colors. He around the fall will be blotted up with cleaning tissue. can make tests very easily. Simply cut one small piece of Then a small fold of tissue will be used to push the fall gold foil and one of silver, and fire them on one of the down, forcing moisture up through the pinholes to be ab- transparent color samples made previously (a sample sorbed. When it goes to the kiln, the paillon must have no where transparent color has been applied either directly on moisture underneath to boll up and displace the foil. copper or over flux}. Then cover the foils with a coat of

Continuing her series of demonstrations of various enameb ing techniques, lean O'Hara here shows how to wor k with metallic foils. This young Cleveland craftsman frequently uses foil in her own distinguished enamelwork. Rich quality is characteristic of Miss O'Hara's pieces.--Ed. 5

S. Smoothing down: The panel has been fired at 1300°- 1350°F., for perhaps one minute. Now while stiff hat, the [oil is smoothed down with a kitchen knife {a burnisher is .. f or th e b eg,nner" usually used). It is all too easy to rip the foil. But it must be flattened, and all edges must be "down," adhering to the enamel coat. If the piece cools during the operation, it must be reheated. On the other hand, foil should not be SILVER FOIL overheated while it is in the uncovered state (without transparent coating).

6. Stencil addition: We turn aside to add a new shape to the panel by the slft-and-stencil method. This is to econo- the corresponding transparent color, and refire. Repeat the mize on firings (the fewer firings, the better for the piece). procedure for each of the transparent colors in the palette. Stencil and toll will be fired together. Incidentally, in testing you find that the warm colors become more intense on gold foil, and the cool colors more 7. Cover with transparent: Foll must always be covered cool on silver. with transparent color. It can be applied by the wet-lnlay A word about the overglaze colors which have ap- or the sift method, whichever is simpler at the time. Here, peared frequently on demonstration pieces made for this wet enamel is inlaid. It is thick enough to cover the paillon series of articles: this type of color is good to use for fine completely after firing, but not so thick as to dim the effect detail or accent areas (dots, lines, etc.,) as well as for of the foil. If enamel draws back during firing, exposed foil special purposes such as shading. Overglazes are finely has to be re-covered with a second, thin coat of enamel. ground ceramic colors suspended in heavy oil; they are purchased in this form and applied by painting on with a 8. Fired: Transparent glaze covering the foil heightens the brush. Like lusters, they must be thoroughly dry before textured effect and glow. Notice the shaded left side of the firing. As for firing temperature, all you need do is follow stenciled shape: this was achieved by sifting a deeper color the manufacturer's instructions which usually call for 1400 ° an top of another color before the firing. F. Overglazes, when properly fired, have a shiny surface; underfiring results in a mat surface, while overfiring causes 9. Finished panel: Decoration has been developed with the overglaze to sink into the enamel or to disappear en- the addition of more stenciled shapes and black overglaze tirely. And, finally, a word of caution about overglazes. lines. Glowing at the back is the metal toll shape, Save them for that extra touch that heightens the beauty of enameling but be wary of overdramatic effects. •

GOLD CELL plate by the author has complicated design done in gold foil, gold luster, transparent colors and black enamel lines. THE

By ZENAS.HOLST

Precious Metals II: How to Use Them

Keep a separate palette knife for the oil of lavender. Mix with a palette dish where evaporation will cause it to metals if possible; and by all means knife until you have a creamy con- thicken. (A great deal of metal work keep separate brushes not to be used sistency for smooth application, and of the filigree type is done with a pen.) for anything else. (Kinds of brushes mix only a portion as needed. Metals are applied to edges of dishes suitable for metal decoration were sug- Paste metal is applied in a very thin with the forefinger. Dip the cushion tip gested in the September issue.) For coating. Do not allow it to pile up, into the prepared paste or liquid and metal designing there are handy tools, or the brush strokes to show. For rub it around the edge of the dish. Do such as a gauge for marking lines, a smooth painting, keep adding oil of not pick up too much metal at one flexible ruler, and a circle divider; a lavender as needed. Too thin a coating time. If it is smooth on the finger, it banding wheel with an armrest is quite is better than too heavy because re- will go on smoothly and with very essential for describing bands, borders peated applications and firings are even lines along the edge, something al- and parallel lines around the rims of necessary in any case. Be precise in most impossible to do with a brush. dishes. painting one coat over another between When applying metal to freshly Your brushes, knife, empty glass firings so that the edges are even, or painted china, do not come close to the slabs and bottles should be cleaned in they will show up as double edges after color because it will pull away and denatured alcohol. This alcohol is kept firing. Remember to clean piece to be leave a black or purplish line. Metal permanently in a jar with screwon decorated with alcohol and tissue paper will also pull away from wax china lid so that the metal washings can be before applying any kind of overglaze: pencil marks in a curdling effect; if ap- reclaimed. tissue does not leave lint and alcohol plied over graphite lines from a trans- Whenever possible, stay away from removes all finger marks. ferred design, the lines will show after using turpentine with metals. Although Liquid metals seldom need any the firing. When filling in a design it can be used for cleaning and for special preparation for application; with metal, first go over the design mixing with pate metals there is a dis- usually they are ready to use. Set the pattern with India Ink. This ink will advantage: turpentine is an enemy of bottle at a slant in a wad of plastic fire out. If you wish a permanent black liquid metals and we often intermix modeling clay to prevent tipping when or color, then use the mineral pigments the pastes and liquids in which case we you dip in it. Work directly from the and fire first. If the sugar formula is must stick to oil of lavender for mix- bottle. Manufacturers say: "Do not used with the minerals for outlining, it ing and to alcohol for cleaning pur- shake liquid metals before using be- may be allowed to dry thoroughly and poses. It is less confusing, therefore, to cause a trifling sediment might impair metals may be applied next to these use those mediums which are best for the perfection of the painting." One lines without a previous firing. all our purposes. Pastes that have been exception is the liquid coin (Roman or For cleaning up any irregularities of softened with oil of lavender may be Burnish) gold which does not remain design or band of paste metal, use extended with liquid metals for basic in suspension; because of purity of alcohol and a stiff brush, a sable being coatings on dinnerware. For softening, composition it must be shaken thor- good for this purpose. For large clean- the oil of lavender may be omitted and oughly before using. Cheap liquid up spots, use a tooth pick with a tiny the liquid metal alone used; the paste metals that have been diluted will be bit of cotton wrapped around the end for the last application, however, difficult to apply. They have a ten- and wet preferably with saliva. Saliva should be kept as much pure paste as dency to run, so avoid buying adulter- is so good a cleaning agent that nothing possible so that it will burnish nicely. ated metals for hand painting. If the else will work as well for removing (Be sure to use pure oil of lavender, liquid seems too thick for smooth appli- liquid metals from china. The liquid not garden lavender which is a syn- cation, add a small amount of oil of metals are so strong that even when thetic.) Paste metal looks like melted lavender, only a few drops at a time, the area seems to have been cleaned, chocolate but is of quite solid con- or use the essence made specifically for it may show up with a purple cast sistency. It is best to work into the the purpose. Gold luster may also be after firing. If the metal has dried, edge of the pate with a few drops of used for thinning, but again there may use acetone (fingernail polish remover) be a tendency toward running. For to soften the area to be cleaned and Last month, Mrs. Hoist described the pen work and very fine brush lines, follow with alcohol or saliva. To re- various precious metals. Here she ad- the metal must be of quite heavy con- move fired metals, use a commercial vises the decorator on the fine points of sistency, so it is sometimes necessary remover; hydrofluoric acid may be preparing and applying them. to pour some of it into a small open (Please turn to Page 28)

16 CERAMICS MONTHLY Deeoratinq Lessons No. 8 ...... i ...... BIRDS OF A FEATHER

Ideas enough for a lifetime come from the study of birds. The decorator extracts distinct characteristics and decorative qualities . . .

Fish were used as subjects from which the designer could take off on his experiment with stylization and adaption in "Decorating Lesson No. 7" [October]. This month we turn / our attention to birds. Each of us has had an opportunity during the spring, summer and autumn to observe many -4 kinds. Even the most heavily populated areas have birds, though restricted in variety, which can be carefully watched and studied with an eye toward decoration. And even though most birds have now migrated South, Northern- ers still have a chance at least to study turkeys, ducks and geese (before they appear on the dinner table for the holidays). The manner in which birds have adapted themselves for flight, wading, running, protective and mating coloration has given them many characteristics which can hold the designer's attention indefinitely. Many features vary with environment and the nature of the species such as the long legs and necks of the waders, the webbed feet of the swimmers, the special wing development of the sailing birds. Each of these special features gives individuality to various birds. Domestic fowl as a rule are more generously upholstered and lack the racier lines of wild birds. These obvious differences in form will be noticed first. Look, next, for the relationship of the parts, the way in which they are adapted to their special functions and how this adaptation affects their forms-- the bill may be long and pointed, curved and lethal, short and stubby. In like manner the heads, necks, wings, tails and bodies vary considerably according to their special requirements. Perhaps the characteristics which come to mind first are the wings and feathers, for these are what distinguish the bird from most" other creatures. The (Please turn to Page 31) LAST-MINUTE POTS. .So Much Effect

phe season of gift-making has caught up with the ceramist: harried and hurried, we want to turn out unusual, attractive pieces quickly. And here is a last' minute suggestion for achieving maximum effect with minimum effort. Roll out a slab of clay; stamp or impress decorations on the soft clay as it lies on the table and cut a shape that pleases you from this decorated clay; drape it on a hump mold (decoration underside) and pat lightly. That's all there is to it except for glazing and firing. When you use the impressed clay and drape mold technique, no two pieces need be alike in either decoration or shape. The possibilities for designs to press into the clay are limitless. You can find any number of intriguing ready- made "stamps" around home—in the tool chest, sewing bas- ket, even the washbowl! Anything that will make a definite Any object that leaves a clear imprint can be used for pressing imprint—rope, spool, drapery hook, washbowl plug, fabric decoration in clay as shown by the pieces here. For the demonstration piece below—a spool, washbowl plug and curtain hook.

roll out cloy ... impress decoration . . . shape on mold

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—can be used, separately or in combinations. Just be sure the stamp makes a strong impression that will not be obliterated during the patting-on-the-hump process but come through with clear if somewhat softened line. When glaze is applied, it will flow into and over the indentations with most pleasing results. As for shapes, any number of different ones can be cut from the clay, and you can further alter the shapes by draping them over different sections of the hump. Glazes, too, offer another opportunity for individualizing eleventh' hour creations.

For more ideas, you might refer bac\ to previous issues of CERAMICS MONTHLY, especially to Karl Martz series, "Decorate with Clay" (September, October, December 1953,), and to Tom Sellers' article, "Create with Slabs" (February 1954).—Ed.

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Noted for .. CONDUCTED BY KEN SMITH "^ Controlled fusing temperature if Brilliance Q. What is the easiest way to color clays and slips'! if Smoothness if Dependability A. If you have grinding and mixing equipment, you can color clay bodies and slips with oxides of such minerals as cobalt, * Proper grain size copper, manganese, iron and so forth. The mineral oxides are strong in coloring power and to obtain evenly colored clays with- Used by .. out specks, they must be thoroughly ground with the clay. • Enamel artists • Hospitals A much easier source of color is a body stain or dry under- • Schools • Army and Navy glaze color. These are finely ground and can be mixed with the • Hobbyists Commercial enamelers dry clay or added to the slip, producing even colors without grinding. Inexpensive Kiln The intensity of these colors may not be as great as the oxides: however, dark-colored bodies and slips can be made if a Designed for high enough percentage is used. The amount to use depends on the firing of enamels that the color desired. Cobalt blue colors are strong and from 3-5 per have been ap- cent of dry color should be sufficient. Other colors are weaker and plied to one may require from 10-15 per cent. side of a metal piece. Pieces up to Q. I have heard that epsom salts can be used to create pool 3 4 /8 " in di- glazes. Is this true1 ameterr and I1/?" high may be fired in this kiln. A. Yes. If you are interested in trying the technique, experiment on a small test piece using small amounts of epsom salts. IDEAL FOR SCHOOL USE The salts can boil in the kiln so put plenty of kiln wash on the • Reaches Enameling Temperatures Quickly shelf around your test pieces. • Sturdy, Simple Construction • Low-cost. Trouble-Free Operation P. I had been using a prepared casting body which required only the addition of water. Recently I changed to a body which requires additions of soda ash and sodium silicate [electrolyte] FREE plus water. This slip does not release easily from the mold and it "Enameling on leaves a brown coating on the cast piece and on the mold. What Copper and other is wrong with the slip? Can it be salvaged? Can the mold be Metals" cleaned up? A. It appears that you have added too much electrolyte. by Thomas E. Thompson The brown scum on the mold and on the surface of the cast piece This illustrated, 40 page is usually caused by an overdose of sodium silicate. The dark book, answers your questions about fascinating color may come from lignite which is present in some clays and metal enameling .... can be brought to the surface on drying by the excess deflocculant. Techniques, Tools and The slip can be made usable by adding to the deflocculant- equipment, Types of enameling, firing, finishing, etc. rich batch an equal quantity of slip which does not contain any deflocculant. You will have to experiment with it to get it to NOW AVAILABLE behave just right. • Chamber type kilns for every need. It would be difficult to clean the face of the mold without ' Copper trays, sheet copper, circles and squares. scratching or marring the surface. Sometimes the scum can be WRITE TO DEPT. C.M. removed by successive casting in the mold with white slips that do not have this scumming tendency.

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operation toadstool.., operation toadstool...

Calling the younger set--let's go. A ceramic toadstool colors to choose from. Bonnie's clay will fire to a dark red is fun. It's just a matter of a pinch pot (the cap) and a color and she selects yellow underglaze for the spots. It roll of clay (the stem). Bonnie demonstrates the process dries immediately. Now she will cover the piece with clear for us. glaze, brushed on with a large brush. Two coats will prob- 1. She has pinched out the cap shape from a ball of clay ably be enough, one coat brushed in the opposite direction held in the palm of her hand, and made a fat, squat roll of to the other to make sure of a thorough covering job. clay tapered toward one end for the stem. Now the cap Only the bottom of the stem is left unglazed so that no is firm enough so she can attach the stem. To make it stilting will be needed in firing. stick to the cap, she uses thick slip made from the same 3. The glistening, yellow-spotted toadstool stands alone. clay, and presses firmly on the base of the stem with her But Bonnie may decide to make a leprechaun or elf to sit finger. beneath it. Or perhaps a small toad to perch on top--after 2. When the clay is thoroughly dry, Bonnie decorates. all, isn't that what a toadstool's for ? She uses underglaze colors because they are easy to brush Phil A llen on, and won't rub off or smear. Besides, there are so many Columbus, Ohio

DECEMBER 1954 21 first prize winner (1911)... first p

This is the delicately wrought, intricately carved Scarab Vase which helped restore American art ceramics to a position of prestige and respect nearly a half a century ago. Adelaide Alsop Robineau created the piece at a time when the ceramics produced here were held in such low esteem that the 461 SLEIGH, 461A SANTA. 461B DEER. 461C DEER public and museums, generally, would purchase only imported ware. The situation was so bad that craftsmen were apt to fake foreign labels to hide the native origin of their work. We had no contemporary ceramic shows and Americans were hardly encouraged to compete in European exhibitions. A Merry, Merry The ceramic climate was dismal indeed when Mrs. Robineau began to create her now-famous porcelains. She had begun her career as a china painter and, dissatisfied with the blanks available for her Christmas to work on, had gone over to making her own shapes—although she had only the merest scraps of training in pottery making. But Mrs. Robineau was a determined woman, an intrepid ceramist. She believed in the creative work she was doing. to All... In 1911, despite the dim prospect of being accepted—she didn't dream of winning—she entered a group of her porcelains, the Scarab Vase among them, in the International Exposition at Turin, Italy. By this act alone she rescued the reputation of American ceramics—her work was not only ac- Holland mold shop cepted at Turin but awarded the Grand Prize of 1040 Penna. Ave. 2-7032 Trenton. N. J. the exhibition! Mrs. Robineau's achievement was the booster shot our ceramics needed. And during her lifetime, this talented woman continued to play a prominent role in the movement which re-inspired and re-estab- lished the craft in the United States. The story of the Scarab Vase itself began in NOW AVAILABLE 1910 when Mrs. Robineau and her husband, Samuel, IN POWDERED FORM contracted to work in a pottery operated by the American Women's League of St. Louis, their production to become the organization's property. Dur- ing the assignment, Mrs. Robineau created the WONMIX Scarab Vase, sometimes known as "the thoucand- hour vase." Her husband was intrigued, so much so Casting Body that he offered the League's president $1000 for and the piece whether it came through the kiln-firing in good or damaged condition. But the offer was refused. "Next day we opened the kiln," Mr. Robineau WHITEMIX wrote later, "and to our great dismay the precious Pure White Casting Body vase was found with two or three big gaping cracks around the base." The cracks could have been hidden with paste and the vase preserved as an imperfect, but Mrs. Rob- Now you can use the finest casting bodies available. ineau would not hear of it. With characteristic Mix your own WONMIX and WHITEMIX Slips . . . persistence, she painstakingly filled the cracks with Save extra freight charges. ground porcelain, reglazed the piece and brought it through the second firing in perfect condition. Her PER TON: $87.50* husband now coveted the vase more than ever but the League would not part with it. Ironically, how- Half ton: 45.00* ever, the organization failed owing the Robineaus SMALLER QUANTITIES ON REQUEST money, and, through this circumstance, the piece came into their possession. •F.O.B. Ploinfield, N. J. The Scarab Vase now stands in the permanent collection of the Syracuse Museum of Fine Arts. SPECIALIZED CERAMICS CORP. This is the Museum that co-sponsors the Ceramic National (see Syracuse Show, Page 11). When this 200 West Third St., Dept. C, Plainfield, N. J. all-ceramic exhibition was founded in 1932 it was named, fittingly enough, "The Robineau Memorial."

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6. PAINTQ The question is often asked: "Is it wheel head—while the slip is still better to throw directly on the wheel wet. Center it by sight—the con- head or on a plaster bat?" Each method ' centric rings on the wheel should is better—depending on the shape you make it easy to find direct center. are going to throw. Press down with both hands while Certain shapes, particularly bowls, moving the tile slightly back and or pots that flair out at the top, can forth. In a matter of seconds, the easily be distorted if they are cut from tile will "freeze" firmly in place. the wheel head and removed with 3. Use a small amount of clay to seal lifters. The problem can be minimized the four sides and prevent water ESSELEC if the pot is allowed to stiffen on the from working under the tile. wheel before being removed. This in- 4. Wet the surface of the tile by troduces another problem, however, if running water off the ends of your you want to use your wheel again im- fingers or squeezing a small sponge. mediately. In this case throwing on a Throw down your ball of clay at the COMPLETE CERAMIC SUPPLIES bat would be the more convenient moment the water begins to dis- procedure. SCHOOLS appear from the tile's surface. • HOBBYISTS Some wheels have reversible throw- PRICE LIST • STUDIOS ing heads and plaster bats that fit into 5. To remove the tile from the wheel ON REQUEST these heads. If a wheel head cannot be (after the pot is thrown), scrape the I reversed to receive the bat, you can clay away from the four sides and fasten a plaster bat with clay keys or gently pry under one corner with a WINTHROP ceramic supply with slip. What I prefer and use ex- flat blade. clusively when I want to throw on a 6. To avoid distorting the piece, pick DEALE, MARYLAND bat is a commercial, unglazed tile. the tile up without abrupt move- Tiles are easily attached to the wheel ments—and set it down gently by head; they hold securely, yet they are sliding it onto the drying shelf, with- easily removed. Other advantages: they drawing your fingers gradually from Florence Cox are readily available and inexpensive; underneath. you eliminate the need for pouring One word of caution. When you Ceramic Studio bats; there is no storage problem with start to center, use gentle, easy motions 543 Boulevard, Kemlworth, N. J. these thin tiles; and you can keep so that you do not tear the tile loose enough on hand so that there is never from the wheel head. Although it does Distributor danger of running short. stick securely, it is not as firm as.the Here is a procedure for using a tile wheel head itself. Tru-Fyre • Renaissance • Won- bat which I find works best. fire Glazes • Fine Art Brushes 1. Brush thick slip on the back of a Next month, in a full-length, illustra- • Double B Wood Novelties • L dry tile. ted feature, Tom Sellers shows how to & L Kilns • Altone Gold Eras- 2. Lay it immediately on the dry make foot rims on thrown pots. — Ed. ers • Jane Snead Publications • Silk Sponges • Florence Cox Molds • Coxcraft Gold, China Paints, Palette Knives, Wood Wheels for Lace Work, Velvet Picture Frame Backs, Water- Y mount Decals. Lycoming Wood Tile Frames. Ray's Finger Tool.

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A COMPLETE LINE OF MATERIALS AND COPPER (Begins on Page 6) EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE POTTER'S WHEELS - KILNS - CLAYS Pieces Designed By crafted items selected by top Scandi- GLAZES - TOOLS - BOOKS, ETC. navian designers. At National Gallery of Canada. ENAMELS KENTUCKY, Louisville JACK D. WOLFE CO., INC. 62 HORATIO ST. , N. Y. 14 through December 15 (WA 4-6O19) Designer-Craftsmen U.S.A., at J. P. SEND IOC FOR 32 PAGE CATALOG Speed Art Museum, shows more than two hundred handcrafted objects by contemporary Americans. Represents CERESIST—a LIQUID wax for all parts of the country. use in pottery decoration for ENAMELERS KENTUCKY, Louisville $1.75 per quart, ppd. December 10-January 3 Pins * Earrings " Buttons Dutch Arts and Crafts, contemporary THE ARCHIE BRAY Key Chain Tags and including ceramics. Circulated by FOUNDATION Smithsonian Institution. At J. B. Speed Helena Montana Also Art Museum. LOUISIANA, New Orleans Rounds * Ovals " Squares through December 19 Instruction Catalogue Crescents * Hearts, Etc. Pre-Columbian Art, 80 examples of Now Available for Ceramists work produced in Ancient Mexico and 25c Postpaid WHOLESALE —RETAIL Central America from 1500 A.D., to approx. 500 B.C. Includes decorated Dealers Ask for Discount Sheet. pottery, small modeled figurines. At Isaac Delgado Museum. LAURINE BROCK CERAMICS 1651 W. Woodlawn, San Antonio 5, Texas WEATHERBY products NEW YORK, New York RouteS Box 532 D through December 23 NEW 50,000 word cloth-bound hook ALL about JACKSONVILLE 7, FLORIDA Annual Christmas show and sale at Greenwich House Pottery, 16 Jones St. Workrooms open to visitors. CHINA PAINTING or Overglaze. No pottery, molds or glares. by Nettie E. Fillet OHIO, Youngstown 841 Barrows Crt., Pasadena 6, Calif. through December 19 Retail $4.25 Trade and quantity discounts ARTEX Autumn Annual for Area Artists at Also 12 Correspondence C.P. Lessons $10.00 Butler Institute of American Art. Or $1.00 each. 300 designs—$3.00 ENAMELING Sculpture, ceramics and other crafts. EQUIPMENT OKLAHOMA, Tulsa NEW ENGLAND'S STURDY, WELL-BALANCED KILN through January 3 only ACCESSORIES FOR EASIER, BETTER German Ceramics, a traveling show, ENAMELING has sixteen pieces, most of them glased MOLD SHOP stoneware, done by ten leading artist- Write for Free Price List PERFORATED STAINLESS STEEL teachers of Germany. At Philbrook RACKS • STAINLESS STEEL TRI- •Art Center, 2727 S. Rockford Rd. GARE CERAMIC SUPPLY CO. PODS • HEAVY STEEL FORKS 235 Washington St. Haverhill, Mass. DESIGNED FOR YEARS OF USE- SOUTH CAROLINA, Columbia HOLD PIECES STEADY December 10-January 3 WILL NOT THROW FIRE ASH Italian Arts and Crafts, contemporary VOLLMERS CERAMIC STUDIO exhibition circulated by Smithsonian 1723 Paxton Street, Harrisburg, Pa. TRIPODS—Eliminate Institution. At Columbia Museum. stilt marks—(or trays, MERRY CHRISTMAS bowls, plaques, etc. WASHINGTON, Seattle through December 24 We are wishing you Joy at Christmas T-1—27/8" to 43/4" and Happiness in the $1.75 Carlton Ball's ceramics shown at Henry Art Gallery. NEW YEAR. T-2—41/4" to 6" $1.90

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30 CERAMICS MONTHLY DECORATING LESSON: Birds of a Feather (Begins on Page 17) CERAMIC SUPPLIES wing is a beautifully developed piece where to buy supplies in your area of equipment, usually divided into five parts roughly similar to the human hand, the thumb and each finger hav- CALIFORNIA NEW JERSEY ing different feathers. The manner of CHERI CRAFT STUDIO FLORENCE COX CERAMIC STUDIO* 8539 Upper "A" St. 543 Boulevard feather growth, the way in which the CASTRO VALLEY, CALIF. KENILWORTH, N.J. wing space is divided, and the varia- tion in shape, size and marking of the ILLINOIS NEW YORK feathers, can furnish a designer with CERAMIC CREATIONS DOLLMAN CERAMIC SUPPLIES 4115 W. Lawrence Ave. sufficient ideas to keep him occupied 1542 Main St., Rt. 5 CHICAGO 30, ILL. for years. Notice the patterns made BUFFALO 9, N.Y. by the feathers, the manner of imbri- INDIANA cation—which resembles the scale ar- CERAMIC ART SUPPLY rangement on fish but is usually more AMERICAN ART CLAY CO. 45 Grove St. (Greenwich Village) 4717 W. 16th St. NEW YORK 14, N.Y. complex. INDIANAPOLIS 24, IND. Besides the differences of shape, CULVER CERAMIC STUDIO color and pattern, you will find that IOWA 194 Sixty-First St. birds have widely divergent personali- PARKER CERAMIC SUPPLY DIST. NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. ties. The designer should try to capture 2204 W. 23rd St. DES MOINES 10, IOWA OHIO CERAMICENTER LOUISIANA 2811 Woodburn Ave. FRANDOL CERAMIC STUDIO CINCINNATI, OHIO 240 S. 14th BATON ROUGE, LA. BEECHWOLD CERAMIC STUDIO 4299 N. High St. MARYLAND COLUMBUS 14, OHIO CAPE COD CERAMICS 2035 Pennsylvania Ave. McKINLEY'S CERAMIC SUPPLY HAGERSTOWN, MD. 2207 Neil Ave. COLUMBUS 1, OHIO MASSACHUSETTS CERAMICS BY NONA at least some of this spirit. The innate NEWTON POTTERS & SUPPLY INC. 1816 Brown St. qualities of the bird are of much great- 1021 Boylston St., Rt. 9, DAYTON 9, OHIO er importance than simple outward NEWTON HIGHLANDS 61, MASS. resemblance. There is much greater MICHIGAN TENNESSEE sense of power in many heraldic eagles, HOUSE OF CERAMICS1" for example, than a lifelike rendering NORWEST NOVELTY CO. 3295 Jackson Ave. 15431 Plymouth Rd. MEMPHIS 12, TENN. would produce. This is one of the DETROIT 27, MICH. means at the disposal of the designer— ROSE CERAMICS as we have said before—the emphasis 11491 Kennebec WASH I NGTON of certain elements in the motif and DETROIT 5, MICH. CERAMIC SUPPLIES 8901 Rainier Ave. the subordination of others in order SEATTLE 8, WASH. to achieve the desired effect such as MISSOURI is used in caricature. Birds lend them- MIDWEST CERAMIC CENTER 502 South West Boulevard selves remarkably well to this kind of KANSAS CITY 8, MO. *See display ad in this issue. treatment so make drawings of birds for study, then try to call attention STUDIOS NOTE: New directory listings to begin with to the qualities which distinguish one the January issue accepted up to 15th of December. from the other. You will find some are proud and well preened, others are ruffled and tousled; some are alert and active, others lethargic and indolent. Make many attempts to present the greater sophistication in which the bird ative quality as possible from the draw- real character of the bird. See if you form often becomes a symbol not even ing. These variations may resemble the can capture the spunky spirit of the readily recognisable but beautifully original or be so stylised as to lose bluejay, the hautiness of the peacock, worked out in dark and light arrange- their identity. the clucking contentment of a chicken. ment. The Far Eastern Orientals show These studies can next be used as You might look carefully at repro- complete understanding of the subject motifs for decorations on pots of ductions of various types of designs, and, with their mastery of the brush, various shapes. Here again many trials not to copy but to see how various were able to set down their impres- should be made before deciding on peoples have interpreted the bird. The sions with the greatest economy of the final scheme. Keep all of these, stylisation and easy casual treatment line. even if they are of rapid, sketchy form, in European folk art demonstrate im- When you have made drawings, in a notebook for reference material. mediately the attitude of these people select one which appeals to you and Although they may not measure up to toward the subject. The North and make many attempts in different ways your standard of excellence, you will South American Indians show much to extract as much character and decor- find these trial runs of great value. •

DECEMBER 1954 SYRACUSE JURORS- (Begins on Pages 12-13) Nobody Mokes BRUSHES for CERAMICS Bogatay— solid. The core does justify the great effort that goes into the national shows and is an index of the phenomenal development of ceramics in America. Nothing can take away from the achievement at Syracuse as it Just Filled represents the best efforts of our ceramists Dealers-Teachers! Write for FREE Catalog and of the staff of the Museum. With New Ideas! It is possible, however, that ceramists BERGEN BRUSH SUPPLIES have reached a point of maturity which indicates a need to assess the foundations in order to continue to build a soundly Yes, Ludwig Schmid has just finished a structured house for the future. This means both an evaluation of ceramic art educa- BOOK ON CHINA PAINTING four of Europe, covering over 10,000 Hints by on experienced china painter— miles. He has plenty of new ideas . . . tion and a critical look at the values, pur- illustrated, $1.15—insured parcel post. and exciting, new models are available. poses and directions in the field at this Also large assortment of DESIGNS to Why not write today. Send $1.00 for point. Critical comment has value only if it choose from, with color suggestions, influences the effort of individuals to assess @ $1.05 postpaid. Discounts to studios. mold catalog. It will be refunded on first POLLOCK STUDIO mold order. values which may bring about a better 436 W. Tabor Rd. Philadelphia 20, Pa. understanding of problems and a change in direction of effort. It is with this objective Solve your glaze problems in mind that one accepts jury responsibility "Literature Abstracts on and the writing of a statement such as this. CERAMIC GLAZES'1 A comprehensive reference up-to-date book LUDWIG SCHMID to eliminate costly experiments. 50 year library by Koenig & Earhart (1900- Drerup— 1950). 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Only America can bring COOKY'S DESIGNS « $12.95 forth from its craftsmen such diverse re- 1209 McChesneyAve. Nashville 6, Tennessee complete sponses. To the observer at Syracuse it we pay postage becomes evident how rich and lively is the Courses for advanced students This new Burgess Electric Sprayer simpli- -ontemporary ceramist's response to the age- of ceramics, painting, sculpture, fies under and over GLAZING — and old challenge in his search for that intimate does it better. Just plug in, and spray design, weaving, metalsmith- ... no compressor needed. The jeweled relationship of hand and mind. ing,and for graduates in arch- itecture. Degrees: M.Arch., B.F.A., M.F.A. capphire nozzle means long constant use Spring term, Jan. 31 ; summer sess., June 20 Sliding spray adjuster regulates Wildenhain— pattern and volume . . . eliminates GRAN6ROOK Academy of Art waste. Saves money and time. Send check stantly stimulate it. It is here that industry 141 Academy Rd., Bloomfield Hills, Mich. or M.O. today—The best investment you must look to the potter who today plays ever made. Guaranteed of course. an increasingly important role on the Ameri- dealer inquiries invited can scene, and through cooperation seek for Seeley's Ceramic Service the qualities which will give impulse and ^ Complete line of supplies and equinir.ent 4 I Slip, clay, glazes, kilns, wheels, books, Tlavor to our stale mass production. The ^ tools, etc. New anti back-draft spray- l booth. Large selection of molds. Free possibilities are limitless. I was looking k information. 174 Elm Street at Syracuse for potters to fill this role: I 7 Elm Street, Oneonto. N.Y. ridgeport 3, Connecticut found the group small but promising. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ CERAMICS MONTHLY MORE about Syracuse Show Winners Advertisers Index Details about prize-winners at the 18th Ceramic National (photos of pieces on December 1954 Pages 11-13) are given below. Com- ments by Final Jury are in italics. Alberta's Ceramic Studio 28 Angelo Brothers 30 Arthur Ames, Claremont, Artex Mfg. Co 30 California: "Night Watch"— B and I Mfg. Co 24 12"Hx6"W; enamel panel; Bergen Arts 5 stylized figure. Suggests Bergen Brush Supplies 32 Roualt or stained glass. Bril- Bray, Archie, Foundation 30 Oliant reds, blues and gold—very rich colors. Brock, Laurine, Ceramics 30 Buell, C.M., Kilns 28 Nancy Wickham B o y d , Ceramics and Art Supplies 32 Woodstock, Vermont: Flower College Institute 32 Pot— 10"H, 6? Bowls; "dec- m Cooky's Designs 32 oration best integrated to JURY members' work, shown by invita- Cox, Florence, Ceramic Studio 29 form"; pot: dark black brown lotion includes Bogatay's "Buck," Wilden- Craftools, Inc 23 clay with earth pink inlay; bowls: earth hain's bottle-vase, Drerup's enamel panel. Cranbrook Academy of Art 32 colors. Leaf design has much harmony. Creek-Turn Pottery 28 Betty W. Feves, Pendleton, Detroit Fabricating Corp 1 Oregon: "Three Figures"— Viktor Schreckengost, Cleve- Essex Ceramics Corp 7 17"H; white mat glaze. land: "White Antelope"- Gare Ceramic Supply Co 30 Figures have rhythm, fine 24"W x 24"H; glazed stone- Harris, Charles, Co 28 ware. Decorative values add- contours—not mannered. Harrison, the Kay, Studios 4 ed to structural quality— Holland Mold Shop 22 wonderful flow of line. He also won Archi- Walter and Mary Kring, Hommel, O., Co 19 tectural Ceramic Sculpture Competition Worcester, Massachusetts: House of Ceramics 6 Bowl—4"H x 8"D; copper with "Early Settler" architectural sculpture, Illini Ceramic Service 10 red stoneware. Luscious ox- $100, Federal Seaboard Terra Gotta Corp. blood—fine piece in color. Kernian Krafts 25 Dean Strawn, Hughson, Cal- L and L Mfg. Co 10 Hui Ka Kwong, Brooklyn: ifornia: Bottle—12"H; stone- Maryland China Company 28 Bottle—9"H; wax resist dec- ware, reduction. Simple, good Mason Instrument Co 26 oration. Interesting semi-ab- fiotting — ceramist abstained Master Mechanic Mfg. Co 26 stract design in blue, red and from decorating, except for Mayco Colors, Inc 6 blac\ on pale gray. dar\ spec\s on the surface. Unison between McDaniel Mold Co 28 form and glaze. Model Kilns 23 Harvey K. Littleton, Verona, Natural Ore Glaze Co 28 Wisconsin: Sphere—12"H; Robert Turner, Alfred Sta- stoneware, decorated. Subtly tion, New York: Covered Paragon Industries 3 wrought—has direct quality Jar—5"H x 8"D; stoneware, Pemco Corp 2 with great economy of means. ' Jt reduced copper decoration, Pillet, Nettie E 30 design of terra cotta circles Pollock Studio 32 I Wayne Long, Los Angeles: on gray. Simple, well-proportioned, excellent Re-Ward 8 I "Feline" - - 10"H x 20"L; potting. Rovin Ceramics 27 •_'reen glaze. Design of circles Sahuaro Molds 30 r! acids to basic ceramic quali- Jayne Van Alstyne, Boze- Schmid, Ludwig, Art Ceramic Studio. . .32 J ties. Excellent as a garden man, Montana: Pot—10"H; Sculpture House 28 piece. stoneware, reduction, iron Seeley's Ceramic Service 32 Robert H. Meinhardt, Stur- slip decoration. Has genuine Snead, Jane, Ceramic Studio 32 bndge, Massachusetts: Tea- spontaneity in its design of Specialized Ceramics Corp 22 light gray sunrls on brown, suggesting living pot—5"H, Sugar Bowl H Stewart Clay Co 27 fol\ art at its best. Creamer—2Vi"H; stoneware, Tepping Studio Supply Co. 6-28 pale gray; "best functional Thompson, Thomas C., Co 20 •••B^BB Peter Voulkos, Los Angeles: pottery." Graceful, unpretentious, excellent Trinity Ceramic Supply 9 I Covered Jar—23"H; carved in simplicity of design. I slip, celadon glaze, pink, blue United Artist Materials Co 24 Henry Varnum Poor, New I and green. Stylized design of Vogel, Hilda, Studio 32 City, New York: Bowl—6" * heads and birds which has Vollmers Ceramic Studio 30 H x 6"D; copper red, semi- real vigor—a limited, restrained palette, Ward S. Paul, Inc 10 abstract tree decoration. very successful. Weatherby Products 30 Lively design with rich hues Winthrop Ceramic Supply Co 29 of red and blue. Raymond Yoshida, Chicago: Wolfe, Jack D., Inc 30 Triptych—9"H x 7"W. A John Risley, Middletown, true type of champleve Connecticut: "The Trio"— enamel. The symbolic design, Patronize OUR Advertisers 16"H; stoneware. Solid and gold and turquoise on dar\ simple; highly stylized, it pre- blue, suggests the Orient; or perhaps a ... and when you do, tell 'em CM sent you sents the true p.otter's feeling. mixture of East and West.

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