KERAMIC STUDIO 
2 3S 
LUSTRES 
If fired just right rose will come out a pretty pink, but 
usually it is a pinkish lavender. Some pretty combinations 
are yellow over rose, which gives a mother of pearl effect, and 
green over rose, somewhat similar, only greener. 
BLUE GREY. 
Blue grey used thin makes a good color for skies and 
water in decorative landscapes. It is a good neutral color for 
any use, decorative figure or flower work or painted in two or 
three coats it makes a rich blue with a pink sheen. Some- 
times if fired hard it has a violet tone. 
THERE are three processes in the production of ornament: 
First — Invention of subjects purely imaginary, foreign 
to nature. Second — Conventional representation of natural^ 
objects expressed merely in their essential characteristics and 
under generalized types. Third — Imitative representations in 
which nature is followed, both in color and design. 
The first is found in every style of art, the basis being 
■lineal and geometric lines, responding to the faculties of order 
and measure found in every human brain. The second is the 
link between the first and third. From this is formed the 
highest type of ornament, as it is the "impress of human mind 
on nature " (M. Charles Blanc). The third form of decoration 
is found in modern times. It may suggest charming decora- 
tions but it has been carried too far in industrial and decora- 
tive arts. It is more appropriate in painting. 
DESIGN FOR BONBONNIERE— LIDA S. MULFORD 
The background should be painted in rich dark blue. The 
center, indicated by the dotted lines, is of gold. The 
outer design is of red (bright red), and white enamel striped 
with blue. The small design is painted a much lighter blue, 
Deep Blue Green (Lacroix). The small loops in design are 
in white enamel. 
A small portion of background, between the designs, is 
left white, tiny dots of red covering the surface. The entire 
for which use three parts Night Green (Lacroix) and one part design could be outlined with a fine line of raised gold. 
