Hi there, Not sure if this is the right place to post this but it's worth a try! I am looking for information on old Italian pottery. I'm particularly interested in two types. The first is called something like "Teche Noir" or "Terre Noire" but I am not too sure on the correct spelling. The second...

what is everybodys opinion on wedging clay fresh from the bag? is it necessary? thanks for your help. thepubguy

i have an opportunity to do a raku firing with a friend and i would like to do some firing with hair, pig hair to be exact.My pet pot belly junior has graciously donated some for me to try. Do I need to do anything special? any advice would be much appreciated thanks, thepubguy

I have an older GARE ( EVENHEAT) Kiln Model#2318 for sale. It is rated at 240 vac single phase, 30 amps, and 7200 watts. It has a Model K-10 Kiln Sitter control. This is a floor model kiln with stand and is octagonal in shape. It is a manual kiln with 4 pairs of heating coils that can be operated...

I came across this website recommended by Kim Kommando, the computer columnist, and thought it might be useful to many of you. Have a good day, hatter

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Hi everyone! I've been reading the post for some time and I have a question too. Has anyone ever made anything with copper inlay? How exactly would copper act in cone 6 glaze firing? I would greatly appreciate your advice or even a reference to where I can find more information on a...

Hello. Does anyone know what parts of a gas inspirator (venturi) primarily affect the fuel/air ratio? I've tried searching high and low for the answer to this and can't find it anywhere. It seems like a black art or something. See, what I'm doing is building a reproduction of a pest scaring...

Hello All, I am sort of new to Pottery. I am trying to make some good Pottery from jade (that stuff is hard to cut!)I found someone who sells raw jade on line at http://www.ArtistsWorksOnline.com under the raw jade tab on their navigatin bar. Does somebody here know if the prices they are charging...

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I recently tried my hand at wood fired raku ware to nominal success. The problems I faced while firing were many. It rained and the wood fuel was wet and poor quality. My fire box was too large for my firing chamber and I did not have enough bricks for a taller chimney to create more draft. ...

Greetings all from The Clay Empire! My business was created by teaching childrens classes igniting imaginations with the wonders of clay! However, this kept me out of the studio. So, I am cutting back and getting into my studio! It has been a nice balance and it seemed to be time. I have some...

Greetings again from THE CLAY EMPIRE! I have valued all the great insight and really interesting work and people I have found online at this group! I recently after 3 years of business sat down and developed my first website for my business The Clay Empire. Could you take a moment out of your...

I have a project in mind and want to know if its feasable to use a coil method but to weave it like a basket. I have over a bushell of pecans this year and thought they would make nice gifts. I wanted to make small baskets aproximately the diameter of a soup bowl but twice as high. My concern is...

I have been lurking for awhile now and was hoping to post with ya'll, if'n ya don't mind. I'm a novice to pottery, have a wheel, a kiln and 500 pounds of clay. What I don't have is all the experience ya'll have, okay, I have NO experience... yet. But I'm game for anything. I see you advise...

Yikes! Seems like a long way to go to get a nice finish. If your problem is brushstokes from the paint, there might be a few simple factors, nothing too technical or complicated. One being that the paint is supposed to flow, keep the temps at around 70°F which will let the paint settle and...

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I'm just starting out with making pottery and would like to get a kiln for my home studio. I have no idea how to evaluate the various types and brands before making a purchase. Can anyone offer guidelines or suggestions? Thanks. Karen

I became the proud owner of some pottery tools called Kingspin. The devices are about 6 inches tall and have a round plate on top and bottom. they are hooked together by a pedestal that separates in the middle. ????????????? what are they for.