http://hdl.handle.net/10057/76 http://soar.wichita.edu:8080/dspace/retrieve/35 http://hdl.handle.net/10057/76 Search the Channel s http://soar.wichita.edu:8080/dspace/simple-search http://hdl.handle.net/10057/1399 title: The effects of kiln atmosphere on glaze color and texture authors: Mark, Monette <br>abstract: This experiment studies the effects of the chemical colorants, red iron oxide (Fe2O3), copper carbonate (CuCO3), cobalt carbonate (CoCO3), black nickel oxide (Ni2O3), titanium dioxide (TiO2), and rutile, an iron contaminated titanium mineral, in five different glaze bases. As a control group, each glaze base will be fired without added chemical colorants. These glazes are then fired to pyrometric equivalent cone 10 (2340˚F). Pyrometric cones, which measure heat (a function of temperature over time), are standard use in studio ceramics. Each glaze will be fired in three different kiln atmospheres: reduction, oxidation, and reduction with the addition of sodium carbonate, or soda ash (Na2CO3). A natural gas fueled kiln will be in each case, with alterations made to fuel:air ratios to create reduction or oxidation atmospheres. A natural gas kiln will also be used in the firing implementing the soda ash, which will be introduced into the kiln at 2300˚F. The expected results include a variation of color and surface in the different kiln atmospheres. The reduction with soda ash atmosphere is expected to show the greatest variation in texture due to the addition of this vaporized chemical, which will unevenly coat the ceramic tiles in places and melt the glaze, adding areas of glossy surface and color variation. While the oxidation environment will show differences in color variation in comparison to the reduction atmosphere, especially within the glazes containing the addition of copper carbonate CuCO3. Test results from each group will be displayed for visual and tactile inspection. <br>description: Paper presented to the 4th Annual Symposium on Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) held at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex, Wichita State University, April 25, 2008. <br> http://hdl.handle.net/10057/1372 title: Iron based earthenware in a forced reduction atmosphere authors: Hayes, Todd Rex <br>abstract: Iron is a strong flux in ceramic glazes when fired in an oxygen-starved atmosphere (reduction), resulting in a CO rich atmosphere. The carbon monoxide (CO) robs the iron (Fe2o3) of two oxygen molecules, thus transforming the iron into FeO. It is when iron is in the FeO state that it becomes an active flux and it is this state of flux that I am interested in. Earthenware clay is an iron rich clay that is typically fired in an oxygen rich atmosphere where the iron in the clay maintains it’s maximum amount of oxygen. This results in a porous and non-vitreous clay, which typically requires the application of glaze or a vitreous surface to allow for safe utilitarian usage. I intend to research and develop a low-fire earthenware clay body that becomes vitreous due to the forced reduction atmosphere in which it will be fired. The intention is to develop a low-temperature food safe clay body that doesn’t require glaze for utilitarian applications. This will result in aesthetic alternatives to surface treatment and finishes. In this research I will formulate two different clay bodies, each varying in the amount of iron. Both of the clays will be fired in both oxidized and reduction atmospheres, allowing for comparable data from which saturation of carbon and vitrification can be tested. One set will be fired to 1954 ºF in an oxidation atmosphere, which will be used as the control. The reduction firings will also reach 1954 ºF in oxidation and then cooled in a reduction atmosphere down to 1500 ºF. It is in the cooling cycle that I anticipate the vitrification to occur. <br>description: Paper presented to the 4th Annual Symposium on Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) held at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex, Wichita State University, April 25, 2008. <br> http://hdl.handle.net/10057/1177 title: Intertwinings for full orchestra: a composition authors: Švast, Maja <br>abstract: Intertwinings is written for full orchestra, and is in one continuous movement. It takes as its subject certain aspects from human nature. The human nature is very complex. Sometimes people project extroverted actions, while at the same time disguising their inner thoughts and emotions. This work consists of three main themes, which represent three different characters. These themes first appear alone and then later in combination. They clash together producing positive and negative emotions that culminate with all three of them erupting together towards the end of the piece (beginning at measure 298 until the end). The piece ends abruptly leaving the questions unanswered. <br>description: Thesis (M.M.)--Wichita State University, College of Fine Arts, Dept. of Music <br> http://hdl.handle.net/10057/708 title: Examining the first women potters in America and their influence on contemporary ceramic art authors: Mark, Monette <br>abstract: The goal of this research is to demonstrate artistic lineage and the intertwined history of early American women potters. This history shows how a technical process, pot or teacher has affected and created a lineage of artists and how they have continued to develop throughout the decades of the twentieth and into the twenty-first century. During the early 1900’s women in America were becoming artists, teachers and business owners. The roles of these women potters have been noted individually in biographies and historical overviews but many of their professional relationships overlapped and their particular achievements continued through students or associates. The method of this research involves historical research much like a family tree of professional and artistic developments. In this case the research starts with the individual and continues forward showing the propagation of development to the present. It is the combined history of these women that show the depth of their impact on American pottery in the twentieth century and the interrelationships between these women who taught and influenced each other and new generations of ceramic artists. This research will show detailed graphs and pictorial representations of the first women potters including their achievements and interrelationships. The presentation will demonstrate artistic lineage and the diverse achievements that influence contemporary ceramics. <br>description: Paper presented to the 3rd Annual Symposium on Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) held at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex, Wichita State University, April 27, 2007. <br>