michaeljshaw Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Hello Ceramicists, This is a quick follow-up to the Topic thread titled "ceramic panels- found, or made?". I thought I had added a reply within the thread a few days ago, but I don't see it so I'm trying again with a separate topic. After adding my topic, I realized that I actually have specific photo examples to help best describe what I'm looking for. Please view the two attached images, presuming they appear (one is front view, the other three-quarter), and then answer the following: is there someplace that you know of that might make something similar to these? If not, what would you recommend as the simplest, most cost effective route for making them myself/having them made? many thanks in advance for your time and insights-- best, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucille Oka Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 What do the backs of these panels look like? It helps to get a clearer picture of how and from what materials they were made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaeljshaw Posted August 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 I didn't get to see the back (this is just one panel from two angles) as it was hanging in a gallery, but I think a safe guess would be it's just an unglazed version of what you see on the outside... What do the backs of these panels look like? It helps to get a clearer picture of how and from what materials they were made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Campbell Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 They look like fairly simple boxes without lids. The base and sides are pre measured then assembled when the slabs are firm but not dry. I would move the base as little as possible to keep it from warping. With a little practice you could easily make successful versions of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELAINE BRADLEY Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 They look like fairly simple boxes without lids. The base and sides are pre measured then assembled when the slabs are firm but not dry. I would move the base as little as possible to keep it from warping. With a little practice you could easily make successful versions of them. I make hanging or standing forms like these from slabs, but only up to about 20cm (8" to some) at most. I use from slabs of 2-5 mm thickness depending on the clay used. Why not make a solid model and make a simple press mould from it, go from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucille Oka Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Be aware, that if you are going to make these 'canvases' very large and out of clay it will be heavy and fragile. Of course you can mix in paper for a portion of the construction to lessen the weight. Check with your supplier for clay used in tile making for there will be less chance for warpage. Also look for a stony matt glaze or a waxy white glaze. Do glaze tests before you commit the glaze to your larger work. You stated in you first post something about using 'mixed media' if you include the additions within the unfired glaze be aware of the high temperature at which you will fire and ‘things’ might melt, possibly explode or release toxic fumes so be careful what you add to the 'canvas' prior to firing. Are you sure they are made of clay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaeljshaw Posted August 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Be aware, that if you are going to make these 'canvases' very large and out of clay it will be heavy and fragile. Of course you can mix in paper for a portion of the construction to lessen the weight. Check with your supplier for clay used in tile making for there will be less chance for warpage. Also look for a stony matt glaze or a waxy white glaze. Do glaze tests before you commit the glaze to your larger work. You stated in you first post something about using 'mixed media' if you include the additions within the unfired glaze be aware of the high temperature at which you will fire and ‘things’ might melt, possibly explode or release toxic fumes so be careful what you add to the 'canvas' prior to firing. Are you sure they are made of clay? Positive- it's a ceramic panel, as were a lot of other piece in the gallery show. I'm not using the mixed mediums until after the pieces are fired/glazed, as in the example... any additional tips or insights appreciated. thanks- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Campbell Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 As I said above, these look very simple to make ... if you know a potter who does any amount of hand built work they should be able to make them. The only tricky part is drying and firing so they remain perfectly flat but this can be done with a little effort. Many potters call them box wall tiles. You can have the surface smooth or textured. You can use any clay body you like including paper clays which would make them lighter in weight. I have made smaller versions of these painted with thick slip to make the finished surface look like oil painted canvas. Once they are fired ( at any temp ) you can use any other medium on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucille Oka Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 What is the name of original artist of the panels? What is the name and location of the gallery in which the panels are located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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