KERAMIC STUDIO 
115 
BEGINNERS' CORNER 
JESSIE M. BARD ------ p AGE Editor 
Dickinson Seminary, Williamsport, Pa. 
TEA TILE— WILD ASTERS 
OIL entire surface of tile with Special Medium for Dusting, 
pad this until it tacks and let it stand an hour or more, 
the length of time depends on the amount of oil that was 
applied, the length of time it was padded and weather condi- 
tions. This can only be learned by experience. It should be 
watched so it does not become too dry or it will not take the 
color. Dust this with 3 parts Pearl Grey, 1-5 part Yellow 
Brown and 1-5 Dark Grey. 
Second Fire — Trace design and outline with a fine line 
of India ink. Oil the flowers and outer band and dust 2 Water 
Blue and 1 Banding Blue. Oil the remaining dark tone and 
dust with 3 Water Green No. 2 and 1 Bright Green. Oil 
the light tone and center of flower and dust with 3 Bright 
Green and i Water Green No. 2. Straighten all edges with 
a pointed orange stick and clean off all extra particles of color 
and then dust over the entire surface with Ivory Glaze, this 
will clean off all loose particles. When fired all colors should 
blend well together, if they do not a wash of the necessary 
color to tone them down may be added. 
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ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS 
M. L. S. — / would like to know what you could do to Satsuma so it would 
hold water? 
If it is a surface that is not easily seen apply a coat of white shellac and 
allow it to dry thoroughly and then apply another one. If it is a bowl or 
an open space line it with enamel. 
Mrs. B. R. — Should you have a standard -price list for firing kindly send me. 
We have no list — some of the prices are: bread and butter plates 5c, 
8§ and 9 inch plates 10c. Large cake plates 15c, cups and saucers 10c. 
Steins 15c. Large tankards 50c Other pieces can be gauged from these 
according to amount of room they occupy in the kiln. Prices for Belleek and 
Satsuma wares are a little higher for they take more space in the kiln since 
they cannot be stacked up. 
S. M. H. — What is the definition of "White Gold" and "Virgin Gold?" 
White Gold is the same as silver. We are not familiar with the Virgin 
Gold. 
TEA TILE, WILD ASTERS— JESSIE M. BARD 
