DL 245 - Ceramics Technique II

Credit Hours: 1

The advanced study of various techniques for bonding porcelain to metal and methods of personalizing porcelain used in bridge construction. Laboratory experience includes fabrication of six crown and bridge units including two single crowns.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

operate the porcelain ovens;
state different firing temperatures;
list ceramic metals;
identify opaquing materials;
define porcelain characteristics;
define staining and composition;
describes types of staining procedures;
describe types of soldering techniques;
describe Press Glass Techniques (Express, Targus, Artglass); and
translate prescriptions.

Prerequisites: DL 233, DL 234
Concurrent Registration: DL 246, DL 264
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