Edouard Bastarache on thu 14 sep 00
Edouard Bastarache
Dans / In "La Belle Province"
edouardb@sorel-tracy.qc.ca
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De : Info
Groupes de discussion : sci.materials.ceramics
Date : 14 septembre, 2000 11:41
Objet : ceramics
Dear ceramics discussion forum,
The decoration on English porcelains falls into 4 main types: underglaze,
overglaze, painted and printed. Most underglaze work was done in blue. It
should be noted that when the 'blue' was applied to the underglazed
porcelain, it was in fact black and the painter had to work out shading and
different tones purely by experience. The true colour appeared only after
firing. The blue and white designs, particularly on teawares, were for most
English factories (with the possible exception of Derby and Chelsea), their
main money makers. As the spread and demand increased, the printing process
was employed to ensure a steady supply of popular patterns. Apart from the
initial copper plate this could be done by almost totally unskilled labour.
One should not dismiss printed wares as having no quality, many are crisp
and competent and show the true skill of a master copper engraver. This is
also the case for a large amount of hand painted wares, as they could be
executed by apprentice painters, usually youngsters on very low pay.
To read this article with photos, please visit
http://www.worldantiquesonline.com
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