Pierced and Translucent Porcelain

Tutor : Julie Shepherd

These materials are a guide only to be supplied by the student

Four or five round paint brushes approx. sizes 2, 3, 5, 6, 10 (cheap synthetic fibre)
1 flat paint brush approx. size 10 (cheap synthetic fibre)
1 coloured drawing ink (not black or really dark)
Craft blade (any tool with a small sharp blade)
Fabric apron
Sponge
Spray bottle (for water)
Ice cream container (for water)
Writing materials for note taking
Boxes and packing materials to take fired and unfired work home

The $20 materials fee per student is payable to the tutor and will cover the cost of Limoges porcelain, ceramic colours and other consumables Julie will provide.

Coffee mug, tea, coffee, milk and sugar are not supplied by the School. Classes can pool funds to buy supplies for the week which can be stored in the Tea Room provided. Please note that students are responsible for keeping their allocated tea room clean and tidy.

IMPORTANT: All electrical equipment required for your class at USQ must be ‘tag-tested’ by a qualified electrician prior to arrival in order to comply with safety rules. Eg: extension cords and hair dryers etc.

Estimated material cost: up to $100.00 – experienced students should have most materials

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AND MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS.
If you bring any hazardous substance to the McGregor School, could you please ensure that you obtain a MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) from the supplier or obtain one from the manufacturer of this substance.
To do this, either ask the supplier from whom you purchase the hazardous substance, or read the contact details on the hazardous substance and contact the manufacturer and ask for a MSDS). Once you have obtained the MSDS, bring it with you to the school, and hand in a copy to the McGregor School office and or the Tutor.
Hazardous substance can be: e.g. solvents, acids, some paint and glues, chemicals, fixatives, fluxes and solders.
If you are unsure, the Supplier and or manufacturer should be able to inform you if the substance is classed  as hazardous.