Document Type
Circular
Type
text
Format
Publication Date
6-1960
Publisher
Cooperative Extension Service, South Dakota State College
Circular No.
0587
Pages
4
Description
Ceramics are objects made of fired clay. To make a shiny finish, the objects are glazed. This means covering with a glassy-like substance and firing in a kiln. Clay can be formed into many shapes; vases, bowls, and ornaments are very popular. When you decide on your project, choose something you enjoy doing and can use. Start with a ball of clay and work with it until you have the shape you want. If you don't like what you have made, squeeze it together and start over. Use your imagination.
Materials such as wood, ivory, bone, and stones were used to form designs and pictures as early as 3600 B.C. The Roman artists layed mosaics in such a way as to achieve shadows and highlights. Mosaic indicates a picture of many pieces. Beauty and utility have been characteristics of mosaics. We find mosaics used in sidewalks, walls, exterior of buildings, floors, table tops, window sills, kitchen counter, lamp bases, fireplaces, picture frames, book ends, coasters, plates, planters to name only a few uses.
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Dirks, Delphia, "4-H Handicraft Guide : Ceramics - Mosaics" (1960). SDSU Extension Circulars. 0587. https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/extension_circ/624.