How to Find Out What Celedon Color Looks Like

The color called celadon is usually green. In ceramics, celadon can be any shade of that color, from very pale yellow-green or gray-green to deepest jade. This color variation can be achieved by underglazing, or applying multiple layers of pigments and dyes to unfired pottery. While dyes are added to some glazes to approximate the actual color of the fired piece, they burn out in the firing process and the finished piece may turn out to be a completely different color from what is anticipated. This combination of technique and chemistry is part of the potter's art. To gain an appreciation of the infinite variety of tints and hues celadon glazing covers, it is best to look at many examples. In the world of fashion and decorating, the color celadon is usually a pale green with a hint of blue.

Instructions

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  Go to a museum such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art and look at celadon ceramics. Korea claims to have perfected the art of celadon glazing, and many fine examples dating from the 10th Century forward are in museums.
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  Check on art galleries such as the Clay Art Guild of the Hamptons to see if they have any celadon pottery on display.
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  Use an Internet search engine to find photos of celadon pottery. The colors may not be as accurate as viewing the pieces in real life, but this could show you some of the variations.
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  Go to a local library and consult books on ceramics. Again, photography may not show some of the subtle colors, but the books may provide additional information on where the actual objects can be seen.
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  Find a pottery studio and make some celadon-glazed pottery to see the colors and shades that can result from this technique.
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  Pick up color swatches from a fabric or paint store to see what commercial colors called "celadon" are available.

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