{"product_id":"luster-firing-workshop-summer-2026","title":"Luster Firing Workshop (Summer 2026)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*THIS DEMO IS FOR CURRENTLY ENROLLED STUDENTS ONLY.*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTake part in an end-of-quarter luster firing to add a little extra flair to your finished pieces. \u003cstrong\u003eRespirators must be supplied by the student or purchased separately in the student store.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLuster must be supplied by the student.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis opportunity is only for currently enrolled students and studio access members. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFeel free to drop in at any time between 12:00PM and 2:30PM to prepare your pieces for the firing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is luster?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eLuster is an overglaze consisting of precious metals suspended in a liquid medium. The most common type of ceramic luster is gold luster. The luster firing is a third, lower temperature firing that happens after the bisque and glaze firings are complete. During the luster firing, the organic materials in the liquid medium are fired away and the precious metals are melted and fired directly onto the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupervised time and space to work with luster outdoors for proper ventilation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral guidance and tips on how to apply luster successfully\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGloves for skin protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Δ018 luster firing, to be loaded by studio staff that evening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to bring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished pieces to apply luster to.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLuster! Please check the bottle to ensure that the firing temperature is Δ018.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRespirator mask that protects against toxic chemical vapors,  OR purchase a mask from the student store.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: N95 masks and surgical masks DO NOT protect against chemical vapors and are not acceptable for use when applying luster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour own brushes OR use brushes provided by the studio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThis workshop will take place outside in the parking lot. Please dress appropriately for the weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOrganic vapor masks are available for purchase in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.potterynorthwest.org\/store\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eonline student store\u003c\/a\u003e. All items purchased from the store can be picked up onsite the day of the workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportant details to know about ceramic lusters before deciding to apply them to your work:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecious metal lusters should not be used on surfaces that will come into contact with food or drink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLuster is NOT food safe, NOT dishwasher safe, and NOT microwavable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecious metal lusters are toxic to work with and should not be touched with bare skin or the vapors inhaled without a mask.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pottery Northwest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53938641109308,"sku":"Demo","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/7624\/1980\/files\/LusterWorkshop9_5.jpg?v=1784923676","url":"https:\/\/pottery-northwest.myshopify.com\/es\/products\/luster-firing-workshop-summer-2026","provider":"Pottery Northwest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}