Glaze Chemistry Lecture

Demystify glaze chemistry and learn to speak the language of ceramic surfaces in this engaging and exploratory talk. Learn what makes up a glaze and how to troubleshoot the safety of vitrified surfaces for various cone ranges.

Bring along a vessel you love, a piece that didn’t turn out quite as planned or simply an object that has sparked your curiosity. Emily Sheppard will run through common ingredients, their uses and effects on glazes and how you can simplify your at-home set up to make glazes more approachable and safer.