4-H Ceramics Project
- All exhibits must begin with a piece of greenware or clay
- Piece must have name or initials and year carved into the bottom
- The use of lead free glazes is required on all food surfaces
- Inside must be finished if they have a usable surface (ex. vase)
- Must be kiln fired
- A craft card (4-H618a-W) must be submitted with project
- A completed Boone County Ceramics Record Sheet must be submitted with the exhibit at the time of check-in
EXHIBIT CLASS GUIDELINES
Exhibit one article/set using the following techniques:
Grade 3
- Clean and Stain
Grade 4
- Clean and Glaze
Specialty glazes are prohibited
Grade 5
- Clean and Stain
- Dry Brush and/or Antique
Grade 6
- Clean Article
- Use a Combination of Glaze and Stain
Specialty glazes are prohibited
Grade 7
- Clean and Glaze (minimum of two glazes, one of which must be a specialty such as, crystal, crackling, or textured)
Grade 8
- Personally alter your project in the greenware state
Grade 9
- Use a specialty technique such as, but not limited to, majolica, scraffito,
- Design work using wax resist, silica sand, or advanced decal work
- Free choice
This exhibit may include techniques that are not listed above
Grades 10-12
- Free Choice, including sculptures and/or pottery created by 4-H member
- Must be kiln fired
This exhibit may include techniques that are not listed above