Hey everybody ... no it's not Dr.Nick, but hey anyway. I've got some defects on some glazed ware after decal application and was wondering if anyone can help diagnose what I've done? I used ^04 (cone-0-4) bisqued plates which were glazed with a Gare 1700D clear glaze. The ware was fine, as...

a while back someone mentioned the FLICR feature of yahoo for posting pictures. i went to yahoo & saw their "360" feature which is a pretty easy website scheme that enables posting of many photo sets. it'd be neat if everyone here was to post their work. obviously we can finally see each others...

Can I use Drylock to waterproof a damp room? I would like to build a damp room inside an existing structure. I need a way to waterproof the walls to prevent damage to sheetrock and humidity in surrounding rooms. I am considering using FRP panels (http://www.glasteel.com/glasliner/01.htm) but it...

I went to visit my son this weekend at college and he took me on a tour of the nuclear research facility that he used to work at (yes they have students running a nuclear reactor - not to worry - it's small and I think I would trust Reed students more than most people out there doing the job). One...

Kasumi's 4th annual Open House in Toronto. Details at http://www.kasumipottery.com Thanks in advanced

Well, I have made it - after 12 months of trying to get a bisque load together, the kiln is going - time is 9 PM Monday - the Art market is Saturday!!! (If it does not rain) So - glazing still to go. Any one out there that has the same problem as I do - that family comes first?? When will I get...

I am now going down to spend a little time in my workshop before bed. Spoiled as I am, I have a stereo system and a teeny tiny (6") TV down there. I sit and fiddle with my clay and watch dvd's and my soul rests and breathes. Quietness is wonderful. Marianne

I want to throw a few ovenproof pieces for personal use and perhaps for sale - just simple red clay with slip & clear/honey glaze, but I'm not sure what steps I need to take to make the ware oven-proof - is it type of clay or firng temp, or what? Any help appreciated. Thanks Dominic

Hi there - I wonder if anyone (in the UK) knows where I can go to get ceramic transfers (black & white and colour) made from either digital or old fashioned photos. I want them to be firable on-glaze transfers, not the ones you don't need to fire, as I want them to be durable/washable...

Hi guys I have now started on a garlic crock that looks like a garlic, and an onion crock that looks like an onion.... shapewise now, hopefully finished color also. Shape and all are fine - and making the tops into lids is not an issue... but what do I do after the shapes are finished, so that...

Hello again people! I've been experimenting with plaster casting, making casts of baby feet in soft clay then taking a plaster cast of the impression, creating a 3D plaster wall hanging. I am using red clay because I want to utilise the colour deposit on the plaster surface to enhance the...

I own my own ceramic shop and I recently was given more info on mixes of ceramic slip. I was told that adding barium to the mix makes it whiter. BUT I also know that barium is poisonous. Does this make it dangerous in the dry form when cleaning or firing? Any replies would be helpful. Thanks.

Hello everyone, I've been a potter for 7 or 8 years now and have decided to get more serious. I live in Eugene Oregon and have evolved into a face jug artisan. I need to start getting my stuff "out there" in my region and was wondering if someone had an idea of a gallery in Oregon (preferably...

I have been struggling with this problem for about a year now. Can anyone please help with any suggestions or comments? I am getting a variety of blister sizes. The areas affected seem to be verticle surfaces, the underside of plate rims, edges of plates, but interestingly, not the rims of taller...

OK, so I'm a ClayArt junkie. Is it just me or is there really no ClayArt since very early yesterday morning? Last message I have was approved by Joyce, according to the message properties. Anyone else going through withdrawal??? Lori (Out to the shop now to take out my frustration on some...

check out that gallery to see their style of displays, but also see others. depending on your style of work, simply throwing a colored cloth over an area with various elevated boxes might work. or straw or sand or dried leaves... or, the classic pillar. see ya

A new place for artists and craftspeople to market their wares: http://www.argentmarket.com feedback would be appreciated!

I'm an evil mad scientist and I want to nuke the world. How can I craft the ultimate bomb to destroy all of you ???

In the book "The Ceramic Spectrum" by Robin Hopper, he states that copper can produce a purple and plum color in both oxidation and reduction, cone 6 thru 10 in high alkaline or barium/zinc glazes. I was wondering if anyone out there is familiar with this coloring from copper. Anyone have a...

I asked yesterday if anyone is selling a used kiln, I am located near milwaukee, wisconsin. If you have let me know your location and price and any other extras about the kiln, and size. thanks Julie