DirtRoads Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 I'll be helping start a clay program in an elementary school. The art teacher has limited experience with clay. First thing is to buy a kiln. I'll be buying this kiln and donating it. Do you think low fire ceramics would be good for the youngsters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzine Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Absolutely low fire. I teach high school and still use low fire. Firing takes less time, and I can even mix loads of glaze and bisque, if necessary. Also, many, if not all of the Elementary teachers I know, have the students paint the projects once bisqued. So you might as well go with low fire, since it's not functional anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJR Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 I agree with Ben. Purchase your glazes for cone 06. You can bisque in the bottom of the kiln while firing glaze in the top. I teach high school as well. I use Duncan commercial glazes. TJR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlady Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 saw some literature from one of the suppliers, amaco or duncan, that was directed at teachers. had lots of info on what kinds of things kids could make. anyone know who does this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinks Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Oldlady," Amaco ", provides lesson plans about ceramics!!One can even share techniques/lesson plans ......just need to log in or create one.They have even video tutorials ,for creating lesson plans too. Vinks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlady Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 thanks, that is the one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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