Course Description
Learn the techniques of creating, analyzing, and manufacturing glazes for production ceramics
The course covers:
- Oxides and raw materials used in ceramic glazes
- Glaze base development
- Color development
- Laboratory testing procedures
- Glaze production and batch approval procedures
- Application and firing of glazed ceramics
- Defect analysis and avoidance
All topics will aid in the design and production of glazes that will help with the increase of production yields and reductions of time, cost, and waste.
Course Format
12 lessons | 12 hours of instruction
*Employees of ACerS Corporate Partners receive the discounted Individual Member rate. Sapphire Corporate Partners receive an additional 20% discount; Diamond Corporate Partners receive an additional 30% discount. Please contact Customer Service or 614-890-4700 to register employees at the discounted Corporate Partner rates.
Robert Ferraraccio
Robert Ferraraccio is a ceramic engineering contractor and consultant based in California. He has over 20 years of experience in the design, manufacture, and analysis of ceramic glazes.
Robert has worked with clients in various glazed ceramic product good categories in the U.S.A. and abroad. He continues to “get dirty” on the production floor and educates his clients in best practices of making, applying, and firing glazes.
Robert holds an MBA from Clemson University and a B.S. in ceramic engineering with a minor in art history from The Ohio State University.
