Hey ho, folks! Merry Christmas! I have been making lidded pots for garlic and onion for a while now. I put holes top and bottom and shape them like garlic or onion. Silly, but fun. What I am wondering is what other kinds of fruit/veg can keep better in lidded pots.

Hi everyone :-) I have added to my YouTube "collection" with the process of making lidded balls and also the opening of my bisque kiln today. I am not posting because I want more hits on my videos. What I was hoping for was actually some feedback from "real" (as opposed to little-old amateur...

They're all over the place, of course, and have dozens of characteristics and quirks. I remember two things (From how long ago I will not mention!): 1. A MASSIVE foot powered wheel that seemed to hold momentum forever. No power required except the legs. Are these antiques, (or at the very...

Can anybody tell me any tricks of the trade to making nice tall, thin, hollow, goblet stems. Bunny

I am trying to get started doing some glass and pottery crafting. I am having to do it on my own and with the aid of some books. I live 150 mi from the nearest school with any similar art programs and probably couldn't afford the tuition if it was next store, we're barely affording keeping the...

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Hi Everyone, I'm usually over at rec.crafts.glass. I received a free small enameling kiln and thought I might try some small Raku pieces like beads, pendants and bowls. Can anyone recommend a really good book on Raku? I would like to buy just one. Any other advice would be...

I have three kickwheels for sale. Similar to Lockerbies, except the seat and table are wood. All in great condition, spin well, clean. Must be picked up. Contact me at . C. A. Sanger ShardRock Clay Studio :)}}} Herington, Kansas

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I'm new at firing and need information regarding proper ventilation. I own a Skutt Kiln and will be firing in my basement. The kiln will be near a window so that I can vent out the toxic fumes. What exactly would I need to do to make sure that no fumes remain indoors. Thanks Jessica

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Hi there I have just accepted the post of pottery tutor at an adult education centre. I have been a proffessional potter for 20 years and have taught a number of people throwing one to one in my workshop. Does anyone have any hints or suggestions of books or websites that can help me to learn how...

I enjoy using slab construction to form trays, but I have problems with serious warping during the cone 6 glaze firing. In my most recent tray disaster I used KPS 222 clay, a brown specked stoneware rated cone 4-8. My slab was just under 3/8" thick when the 17" long tray was finished. I...

Anyone else here ever do life size figures? I have been doing several a year now in between other projects,and was just curious!!! Mark

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Hi all- in the process of patching walls, and therefore in an effort to keep from going utterly mad, i used the leftover plaster each day to create a thing that pleases me. have a look...

"L.Mac" wrote in message ... I seem to have hit a wall in the handle making department. I was doing fine with both pulled and rolled handles but suddenly I can't seem to make one to same my life. Actually, my...