My wife is taking her 2nd set of classes in pottery & I'd like to find a used wheel for her to use at home. Can anyone suggest a good source for such equipment, either via mail order (especially with a web site) or in the Pacific Northwest (we're in Seattle). Any suggestions as to brand/model...

I have a Gress Electric kiln (B 34 H I think is the model number). My mother passed away and I don't know much about the thing and I dont do crafts. I wanted to know what it was worth because its just taking up space in my garage and non of my family members are interested. My apologies if this...

The handle broke off my favorite mug which is made from white clay. It's very hard for me to find a mug I like that's as big as I like, and this one will do until I find another. Trouble is the handle broke off and I use this thing for hot coffee (can't hold it without a handle). Can I use some...

I want to trap evil spirits in pots.What do I need ?

I am new to the group and relativly new to pottery. Could you explain what is meant by "reduction glazes". Does it have something to do with the shrinkage? dana

Hi. I am going to be purchasing my first electric kiln. I want a cone 10 capable. Right now it is only for my use but eventually i am hoping to do private instruction so i don't want a really small kiln. the kiln will be in my garage so i am going to also need vent hoods or hoses to get rid of...

"I bisque to cone 06 and glaze to cone 5 or 6. I soak for 30 minutes in both cases." what do you mean by soak? dana

Neophyte here! I want to put a nice crackle glaze on some white earthenware bisque. The ware is SO white I thought I would simplify matters and just put in on the ware with no other colors. Checking around though it looks like most people are doing crackle in layers. Such as a layer of clear and...

Please forgive my newbie ignorance, but I just purchased two cans of: Refractory Cement (Thin with water) Kiln patch (contents may settle and solidify. Stir with putty knife.} I need to do some repairs on my Skutt electric kiln. Am I correct in thinking that the cement is for the pits and...

Hello, I inherited this kiln from my Grandad and want to know what it's roughly worth so i can put a reserve when i sell it on ebay please. I believe it matches this kiln: www.potclays.co.uk/OrderProduct_18571.asp?Action=Order&Customer_Id=3107858 This is mine:...

Good morning all, We are doing a cost analysis but are stumped regarding the cost (electricity) of firing a kiln. We use studio kilns so we can't check the meter or check the bill. Could someone in Central Ontario (Canada) give us a hint as to the cost of running a bisque and a glaze load? ...

Any ideas on advertising? I have small pottery in tourist area. I make functional wa mugs,bowls etc.. i began making my own brochures-mailing to friends,family. Still need to advertise in local periodicals. Is it better to put in large ad for afew days or small ad for many days.

How can one locate good retail stores for pottery? Some retailers don't display pot correctly or only take pot on consignment. Frustrated in Vermont

I am looking to mix new glazes using the materials I have in stock. Is there a website or a downloadable program I could use to calculate glaze recipes. ie, by plugging in the words "redclay," "silica," "whiting," "feldsbar"etc... -- Message posted using...

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can anyone help me identify who manufactured this basket?? Thank you, dave c https://home.comcast.net/~dazan43/pinxton.htm

I have this piece and do not know what the saying means, SI DY POMIS S I also would like to know if anyone else has seen something like this before and can give me information on it. It is difficult to find a marking due to the bottom. It appears to have one but I don't want to clean this too...

My name is David. My wife and I have started a new website - www.scrapbookpixels.com. We hope it is beneficial to anyone involved in crafts! Please check it out, register for the contest and let us know what you think. Thanks! David

Hi Pete, There are about as many firing cycles as there are glaze recipes. There is no definitive answer, but have a look at my website www.users.bigpond.com/dcoggins for a few pointers. Bisque temps for pottery are specified by the clay suppliers, usually at least 1000C but not too high, as the...