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Ms. Smith from Pittsburgh, PA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Glazed and Confused: An Exploration of materials

Help me give my students the opportunity to experiment with glazes and materials

  • $519 goal

This project expired on July 20, 2025.

This project expired on July 20, 2025.

My Project

These glazes will help students who are learning to make pots explore glazes that will help them understand materials and chemistry in ceramics. Glazes, which create glossy, matte, or textured finishes, are made from minerals, oxides, and silica that react during firing. By experimenting with different glaze compositions, students learn about melting points, color changes, and surface effects. They can mix their own glazes, testing how temperature and kiln atmosphere affect results. Layering glazes or using techniques like dipping and spraying deepens their understanding of glaze application. This hands-on experience helps students connect artistic choices with scientific principles, enhancing their craftsmanship and material knowledge.

Ms. Smith Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Pittsburgh, PA View local requests

Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

Never Before Funded 24 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mayco Stoneware Zinc Free Clear Glaze - Dry, 10 lb • Blick Art Materials $57.59 2 $115.18
Mayco Stoneware Classic Glaze - Lavender Mist, Dry, 10 lb • Blick Art Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
Mayco Stoneware Matte Glaze - Alabaster, Dry, 10 lb • Blick Art Materials $74.50 1 $74.50
Mayco Stoneware Classic Glaze - Birch, Dry, 10 lb • Blick Art Materials $67.59 1 $67.59
Mayco Stoneware Classic Glaze - Norse Blue, Dry, 10 lb • Blick Art Materials $67.59 1 $67.59

Materials cost

$404.85

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FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$440.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$77.81

Total project goal

$518.73

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