|
|
|
This site is best viewed on IE 6 (5.2 on OS/X), NS 6, Safari 1.0 (v85), Mozilla 1.4, Opera 7.23 or higher versions.
This section reports on studies in clays and experimental results on
clay properties.
This section is devoted to information concerning glazes, glazemaking,
experimental results of glaze tests and so on.
While the information here is as correct as I can make it, I offer no guarantees as to reproducing my results elsewhere. It should also be borne in mind that unless specifically noted these glazes have not been tested for functional use. I work with decorative glazes as well as functional ones and each is identified as such.
This section provides information and experiments on specific materials
that are used in, or related to clay bodies and glazes.
These notes are a collection of observations made while working with
clay and glazes. They are presented in no particular order and are mainly left
as notes which may one day be expanded with a fuller investigation.
This section presents a bibliography, annotated where possible, and
references to papers and technical sources on any aspect of ceramics
that I find interesting. Other links to web sources may be found
under Links. However, if the material is reference material in printed
form it will be here.
In this section discussion focuses on faults that arise in clay.
Many books discuss faults and a number show reasonable photographs but
there is a lack of such information easily available on the web. This
section seeks slowly over time to address this lack from accidents
and failures in my own work.
These pages are devoted to topics discussed on the Clayart mail list. They
are organised by date with each topic being given a separate page.
|
|
|
|
GlazeMonkey researches clay and glaze composition and behaviour, and related topics.
The reports and articles presented here are on research or testing performed by the resident glaze monkey, ie. me. These pages are written very much to aid others in reproducing what I've done, and to allow me to recall exact steps that I've taken.
They are offered freely to anyone who may wish to use the information though there is no implied or stated warranty or guarantee as to results.
Current research topics include :
If you have any comments or questions feel free to contact me at daniel@clayosmos.com, thanx.
The links on these pages are a categorised collection. Many are here simply so I do not lose them. Others are used all the time and having them here saves me time. Annotations have been made where possible.
If you find a broken link and you have a moment please let me know at daniel@clayosmos.com, thanx.
I am the GlazeMonkey. My name is Daniel Semler and apart from making pottery (see Clayosmos Pottery), I find the science and technical aspects of ceramics fascinating. I am a Computer Engineer by training, a software developer by day and a potter and ceramics researcher whenever time permits.
These pages are devoted to publishing the results of my studies of various aspects of pottery, glazes and so on. As such, its mainly of interest to potters and others interested in the technical aspects of pottery ceramics.
Please feel free to email about any of the site content at daniel@clayosmos.com. If you have any questions about technical aspects of ceramics, as it relates to pottery (stay away from high tech ceramics which I know nothing about) feel free to email me. I am not an expert but I'll learn from the questions and who knows, I might even be able to help.
New work by Daniel is available on the newly rebuilt
