does anyone have a used kiln for sale. I am looking for a used kiln. Please let me know if you have one for sale. thanks Julie

hi friends - i've listed hundreds of jars of discontinued ceramic glazes for sale, 24 jars per lot, approx 30 lots started tonight, more coming during this week in larger jars, will be broken down into 16 or 18 jar lots. all lots start at $9.99 see my auction...

Hi Everyone, I fire an electric kiln to cone 6 in my upstairs spare bedroom. The room is about 12 by 14 feet and the only thing in it is the kiln and some glazes and a couple of shelves to store bisqued pots and a table. But in the closet I have stored some clothes in plastic bags. The closet is...

Hi, I was reminded of a couple of tips I wanted to share whilst working on some tankards this week. Firstly on how useful second hand dental tools can be particularly V shaped ones in cutting groves in greenware with relatively smooth edges. They seem to be easily available at cheap market tool...

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Hello, A friend has asked me to help her sell her kiln, and I am wondering how much a used kiln would be expected to sell for. I realize that it depends on a lot of factors, but I have no clue as to these things and am hoping that you might be willing to give me a reasonable ballpark of about...

hello to the group My daughter is taking after her aunts and grandmother ahead of her, showing a sharp interest in thrwoing pots in her high school ceramics class. I was more of a hand-builder and 2D artists myself, but I'm thinking of trying to locate a wheel so she can practice at home.. and she...

The day started out in a forthright manner--looking forward to trimming and footing about 40 pots, unloading a glaze kiln... I'd noticed that the kiln was taking longer and longer to fire, so I checked the elements and one was burned out. I usually use this as the time to replace them all, so I...

Have just moved to Northampton and would like to know if there are any informal groups of people intereste in pottery etc - or formal for that matter! Denis Atkinson

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I want to be able to throw large salad bowls, but I have a problem with sagging just before I finish the throw. Is it better to half throw then left for a while to dry/firm up before continuing to throw? Whats the technique for this? JM

I make pottery a couple of times per week at a community studio where I rent space --- more specifically, I have a couple of shelves and a key to access to the studio whenever I would like (so long as there isn't a class there). I have my own tools, but use the studio wheels and glazes (part of...

Have you picked up a copy of Mastering Cone 6 Glazes by Roy and Hesselberth? There are several blues in there. I use the variegated blue which has amazing effects when layered with their other glazes. I highly recommend the book.

I'm totally new to ceramics... I was originally thinking about making my own tiles (outdoor, decorative) but now am considering glazing commerically available bisque tiles. I have a kiln. I need to end up with tiles 7" by 7 3/4". Is it possible to buy 8" square bisque tiles, cut them to...

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

Hi all, I was facinated to read all the stuff about throwing and collaring as I've been trying to throw a number of closed forms recently. I find that when 'Knuckling' up if the finger suporting on the inside is slightly lower than the knuckle (or finger)on the outside, that the clay has little...

Hi, I have just begun a pottery class and am having fun at it. For another class I had to observe a couple pieces at a museum, and in wandering around after having taken note of those pieces I happened across a modern bowl with a blue overglaze onto of a "yohen-type glaze." In looking on the...

Just starting out in pottery. So I'm at the point now that I need some tools. Anyone have any to sell? Also looking for a glass kiln, sm. new to this group. regards, bob