Experiments in the Decorative Process of Salt-Glazing

It is the purpose of this study to explore the process of salt-glazing and to develop a representative range of colored salt glazes by the application of soluble and insoluble metallic salts to the surface of the clay bodies. Varying percentages of clay forming constituents and metallic salts were tested to determine their effects on the range and characteristics of the colors obtained, and the ability of the clay body to take a salt-glaze. Firing techniques, kiln atmosphere control, and salting procedures were studied to determine their effects on the color of both clay and glaze, the ability of the clay body to take a glaze, and the development of orange-peel texture.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Arts (MA)

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Fine Arts

Year

1970

Author dc:creator

• Thornsbury, James A.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Richard R. Fairbanks
• B. Stephen Bayless
• Christos J. Papadopoulos

• decorative arts
• glazing
• kiln
• pottery
• salt glazing
• ceramics
• fine arts
• Art Practice

Repository record dc:identifier

https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/etd/1524

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:digitalcommons.cwu.edu:etd-2549