Figure ceramic sculpture
Preparation for Firing
A course by Cristina Córdova , Figurative ceramic artist and teacher
Joined May 2019
Joined May 2019
About the video: Preparation for Firing
Overview
“In this lesson, I'll demonstrate the proper preparation of your sculpture for firing, focusing on venting and drying techniques. You'll learn how to ensure your sculpture is kiln-ready, avoid common issues, and achieve the best possible results in the final firing process. ”
In this video lesson Cristina Córdova addresses the topic: Preparation for Firing, which is part of the Domestika online course: Figure ceramic sculpture. Join sculptor Cristina Cordova's course on figure ceramic sculpture. Explore workspace setup, detailed sculpting techniques, and finishing touches..
Partial transcription of the video
“So now that the piece is vented, it is ready for firing. You want to make sure that it's dry and you can do this out of the kiln. In my studio, I often dry pieces in the kiln and then I run them through a bisque cycle if I am going to be firing with subsequent fireable surfaces. But if I am just going to fire and then switch over to non fireable techniques, I will fire a little bit hotter. And of course, this is relative to the clay body that you're using, just to make sure that the clay has that additional strength and it's somewhat vitrified. So you have many different options from this p...”
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Course summary for: Figure ceramic sculpture
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Areas
Arts & Crafts, Ceramics
Cristina Córdova
A course by Cristina Córdova
Cristina Córdova is a renowned figurative ceramic artist from Puerto Rico. With nearly 20 years of experience, she has dedicated her career to creating clay sculptures that explore the human figure and its various expressions.
After completing her graduate studies in ceramics and a three-year residency at the prestigious Penland School of Craft, Cristina founded Córdova Studios, where she has developed her artistic practice.
Her work is part of the permanent collections of major institutions such as the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Mint Museum, the Everson Museum, and the Museum of Art of Puerto Rico.
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