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Firing Handcrafted Ceramic Products

Art and Crafts

50 hours

Introduction

Within the field of arts and crafts, artisanal pottery is distinguished by its focus on creating unique and traditional ceramic pieces. To carry out this process effectively, it is essential to have a thorough understanding of the various techniques for identifying parts, which include the selection of shapes and dimensions and suitable materials for each ceramic project.

One of the fundamental aspects of the art of Pottery is the firing of ceramic products, which is the final and crucial stage in the creation of durable and aesthetically pleasing pieces. Firing ceramics involves exposing the pieces to high temperatures in an oven specialised, causing the materials to fuse and the formation of the solid ceramic.

Objectives

Describe the cooking processes for products handcrafted ceramics, identifying the factors which affect product quality and the associated defects.
To develop cooking processes for c productsartisan potters loading and unloading the kiln, and its programming and commissioning in accordance with a predefined cycle and atmosphere, ensuring product quality and the operational safety.
Apply procedures for selecting and packing handcrafted ceramic products ensuring its quality and compliance with safety regulations.
Implement procedures for order and tidiness in the use and maintenance of materials, facilities and ancillary equipment in the cooking, sorting and packaging areas.

TEACHING UNIT 1. FIRING PROCESSES FOR HANDMADE POTTERY PRODUCTS
Firing processes for ceramic products and the stages involved in a firing cycle.
- The firing of ceramic products
- Physical processes inside the furnace.
- Chemical processes inside the furnace.
Kilns and facilities for firing artisan products, and their fuels.
- Types of oven:
- Direct shot.
- Indirect shot
- Fuels, burners and electric heating elements for ovens.
- Gas and diesel ovens.
- Electric ovens.
Handling of materials for firing.
- Trays and racks for baking at low and high temperatures.
- Protection of the components.
TEACHING UNIT 2. PROGRAMMING AND OPERATION OF REGULATION, SAFETY AND INSTRUMENT CONTROL ELEMENTS IN THE FIRING PROCESSES OF HANDCRAFTED POTTERY PRODUCTS
Operation of regulation, safety and control systems. Programming, commissioning, monitoring and shutting down a furnace.
- Programming the temperature curve.
- Starting the oven
- Monitoring of temperature curves.
- Visual monitoring using pyrometric cones.
- Controlled by an automatic timer.
- Shutdown and cooling
TEACHING UNIT 3. LOADING AND UNLOADING DURING THE FIRING PROCESS OF HANDCRAFTED POTTERY PRODUCTS, STORAGE AND DEFECT CONTROL
Loading and unloading of furnaces, furnace opening and cooling times.
- Loading the oven
- Load distribution.
Unloading the oven
- Temperature check.
Storage of raw and cooked products.
- Distribution and identification of unfinished parts.
- Storage and identification of sponge cake pieces
Identification of defects attributable to the firing process in handcrafted ceramic products.
- Breakages caused by an incorrect temperature curve
- Breakages caused by improper drying.
Defects caused by insufficient temperature.
Defects caused by excessive temperature.
Faults caused by incorrect loading of the furnace.
TEACHING UNIT 4. SELECTION AND PACKAGING OF HANDCRAFTED CERAMIC PRODUCTS
Quality control procedures for handcrafted ceramic pieces and selection criteria.
- Checking for damage and inspecting finishes.
Mechanical reworking procedures.
- Sanded and polished.
Packaging procedures for handmade ceramics.
- Regulations on the packaging of food products.
- Packaging processes to ensure goods are transported without breakage.
TEACHING UNIT 5. CLEANING, MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY PROCEDURES FOR EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES IN THE FIRING AND PACKAGING OF HANDCRAFTED POTTERY ITEMS
Criteria for organising the workspace
Quality criteria
- Safety criteria
Cleaning criteria for materials, facilities and ancillary equipment
- Quality criteria
- Safety criteria
Maintenance criteria for materials, facilities and auxiliary equipment used in the firing processes of handcrafted pottery.
- Quality criteria
- Safety criteria
Workplace organisation procedures.
Cleaning procedures: processes, tools and products
Maintenance Procedures: processes, tools and products.
Health and safety and environmental protection regulations relating to the firing and packaging of handcrafted pottery.
Measures and personal and collective protective equipment.
Waste management.

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Firing Handcrafted Ceramic Products

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