Ann Hunter on thu 28 sep 00
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I have been making zircopax-opacified glazed earthenware (the M word)
for about 3 years, slowly getting the hang of it. For a long time, I
stuck with the "j" pronunciation, as the multiple-vowel form seemed a
bit stuffy. Regular people had at least heard the word majolica ("j"
pronounced) and could say it, even if they had no idea what it meant.
There are a large number of people in this area (north Texas) who are
familiar with the alkaline glazed ware that has raised cabbage or
other vegetable textures on it from antiques stores. Matthias
Ostermann's book "The New Maiolica" helped convince me to separate
the two terms as I explained the process to folks who might be
interested.
I've appreciated Vince and Janet's comments and printed off some of
them. All of my books have a summary of the history of tin-glazed
ware, but not as detailed a history as you two are obviously
consulting. Do you have a ceramic history to recommend that includes
or focuses on tin-glazed ware?
Mel said:
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>i have learned more about, as they say in the south,
>may jay orka than i ever thought was possible.
Me, too. It's really quite a story!
-Ann Hunter
Wichita Falls, TX
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