Glazing technique lUßfcwrt M r*T Ml >ou apply It will be changed by the firing proceM mm Honed under 'procedure") Other materials needed arc a clear glare, a pencil, n common household sponge, and a design Design Ukc color, your sgraffito design is also a matter of personal preference Although books of design arc available at most craft stores, you may copy yours from any source, or even create your own If you select a design from a book or magazine, and the size of the design Is in proportion to your container, you need not YOU MUST SEE THIS ONE WORK! Let Our New SLURR pari DtDADT We just pumped swine manure solids from the MtLLI KtrUKK bottom of a liquid manure pit that were building up for four or five years. Daily Systems Calf Barns Available For Truck Mount Spreaders or Your Present Farm Tank Spreader Penn State Manure Management Field Pay. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6 9:45 A.M.toSP.M, MARVIN PEOPLES FARM RD2, McAlisterville, PA Juniata County 501 E. WOODS DRIVE, LITITZ, PA 17543 PHONE (717) 626-1151 ANSWERING SERVICE (717) 733-1224 worry about drawing ability as the design can be traced directly on your plate I’rocrdurr Barbara has included the procedure (or making pot tery for those adventurous rraflspersons who desire to do so, although it may take some investigation to find a source for the clay The best places to seek clay arc in meadows, along ■treambeds. or a site where a roadbed is being con tructcd Finding the clay involves scratching a couple of inches below the surface soil, keeping an eye out for colored veins The veins may be yellow or blue, Barbara advises, but all Pcnn- HELP YOU WITH YOUR LIQUID MANURE PROBLEM YOU CAN USE IT ' SEE IT DEMONSTRATED] SHENK'S FARM SERVICE »ylvanla clay will tire re«d Having gathered your rla>. rlcan it b> removing an) stones or slick* Jlace the clean day on a doth covered table and roll it about a quarter of an inch thick with a rolling pin as >ou would pie crust Having selected a container the shape of which >ou wish to copy, turn it upsidedown on the table and drape ) our day over it. pressing with >our palms and fingers until it takes the shape of the con tainer Be sure to smooth the edges around the outside run of the container you arc making, and then let it sit until it holds it shape and can be removed and handled for Self-Priming Y GUN ★ Beef Lots ★ Swine Systems ★ Poultry Operations AT McAlisterville —^ (Lewistovm) US 22. the application of the engobe H >ou purchased )our greenware, the application of the engobe Is the first step in sgraffito design Ihrec lions for applying it will lie provides! on the label and will usually call for three applications After you have applied the engobe according to label directions. immediately sketch or trace your design with a pencil directly on your plate Don’t wrorry about mistakes at this stage, as the pencil markings will be erased in the firing process When your sketch is complete, lake the container in one hand, and holding it m c comfortable position, begin scratching your design With your sgraffito tool, follow your penal lines scratching away the undcrglaze until IN: Sewage Disposal Removal of Sludge (Scllnsgrove) Approx 3/4 mi. | \ Mr. Peoples' Harrisburg) (Miff 1: ntown) farm Lancaater Farminf. Saturday, Oct 2, 1976 Barbara holds a finished plate. A plate is recommended for beginners because of ease in handling. >ou see the original color of the container. When the design is complete, you can dab on touches of your second color or tone of engobe with a sponge, ad ding highlights according to your liking; then set aside to dry. Although drying tune may vary with the weather, expect it to take a few days. When the engobe is completely dry, add the clear glaze. Your plate is now ready for firing. A special kiln is required for the firing process, but most THERE’S A FETTER THAT’S BETTER FOR YOUR APPLICATION The CL-40 Compact Loader from lets you move with smooth, instant power Integral hand-grip controls on the steering levers control loader lift and bucket attitude so you can control loader and bucket easily Put one to work for you soon b-Sales - Parts - Service / KELLER BROS. ( R „,, TRACTOR CO. Springs Call (717) 949-6 f Miles North of Lititz mmar ceramic shops will do the firing for a small fee, par ticularly if you have pur chased your greenware there. Although Barbara recommends that beginners start with a plate, Sgraffito is adaptable to clay or ceramic items of varying shapes and sizes. After mastering the technique, you might go on, as Barbara has, to decorate flower pots, pitchers, cookie jars, and eggs. 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