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 five single crowns and a three unit bridge.

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

operate the porcelain ovens;
state different firing temperatures;
list ceramic metals;
identify opaquing materials;
define porcelain characteristics;
define staining and glazing;
describe types of staining procedures;
describe types of soldering techniques;
describe pressed glass techniques (e.max); and
translate prescriptions.

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