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4 Attachment(s) DIY Kiln Controller by Jules
Hi - just wondered if anyone has come across any diy plans for an electric kiln controller using an embedded controller? I'm in the process of trying to make one, but it would be nice to see some others for comparison. Regards Jules
April 11th 11 03:45 PM
by Jules Go to last post
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Definitions of Food Safe by Elaine Stutt
I know we're not too active here but i'd be interested in your definition of food safe and how you determine if a glaze or particular piece of pottery is food safe. Anyone reading this in the next month or so feel free to chime in. Thanks, Elaine
September 24th 08 01:22 AM
by dkat Go to last post
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Glazing by Mel Owen
In the studio I have joined to do ceramics, I've been told I have to use wax resist on the bottom and up the side of the work I make in high fire clay, with high fire glazes, to prevent damage to the kiln tiles. I do not like the appearance of the unglazed band at the base when I'm using white...
March 10th 07 02:06 AM
by DKat Go to last post
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PaperClay - water resistant?!? by [email protected]
Anyone have any suggestions? I'm going to start with paperclay but i need it to be water resistant... The same problem I have with clay fired with glaze at RAKU :/ Thank you in advance! Vitold
October 21st 06 04:21 AM
by Daniel Go to last post
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fire bricks by Alpinekid
Hi, I just got a bunch of "fire bricks" given to me. I'm guessing that they might be refractory bricks and good to make a kiln with. I dont know much about the different types of bricks. I seem to have three kinds, 1) brand new, bright white, sort of light in weight, and fragile 2) new darker,...
October 25th 03 03:37 PM
by wayneinkeywest Go to last post
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WoDo White Matte by GaSeku
Have any of you tried this recipe? Also, does it appear to be food-safe? Thanks! Recipe: 49 Neph. Sye. 25 Dolomite 6 Wollastonite 20 Ball Clay
November 26th 03 04:17 PM
by GaSeku Go to last post
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burnishing? by Wumpus
Can anyone tell me how burnishing is done? I've done it while trimming using a hard flat stainless steel surface, pressed against the clay as it rotates. But this is only partly successful. I have heard that people use river rocks but I have had no success in my limited experiments with those....
December 13th 03 08:21 PM
by Tobechanged Go to last post
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ceramic bird houses by David Croft
Last night I was watching The Antique's Road Show on PBS channel and someone had a pot that had a hole in the side and when I saw it I had the idea of using pottery as bird houses. I don't personally want any but I thought it was a good enough idea I wanted to share it. You could find someone who...
January 4th 04 01:21 PM
by Monika Schleidt Go to last post
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deep water glaze effect wanted by ¬Stephen Hammond
I would like to create a deep water glaze effect as I am doing a clay version of Monet gardens does anyone have a suggestion? Here are my other masterpieces :) http://www.hammonds.freeserve.co.uk/mypottery.html Thanks Stephen
January 26th 04 11:35 PM
by Bob Masta Go to last post
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Need wiring advice from pole to studio by GaSeku
My husband is ready to wire my studio and we have a question or two. We can't seem to find electricians with consistent opinions, so I am turning to you, the ones with experience in this kind of thing. We have to go 185 feet from the electric pole. Will #4 wire with a 75 amp breaker be sufficient...
September 25th 03 11:55 PM
by Louise Anderson Go to last post
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sweating pots by Janet Unruh
Hello, I'm new to this newsgroup technology but love all the info! I make plant pots and waterfountains but have had two incidences of the pot 'sweating' from the base. I use a cone 6 plainsman white clay, and a combination of commercial and studio made glazes. Any insights on where to begin...
September 23rd 03 05:19 PM
by Diego Go to last post
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tips on handles by GaSeku
Here's the person with a million and one questions again. I am starting to try my hand at making handles, hm no pun intended. For now, I just want to use a handle tool. I'll worry about learning how to pull them later. Ok, here's the question(s)...After throwing a piece, how long before you start...
July 17th 03 07:51 AM
by Steve Mills Go to last post
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Loading on bottom by L.Mac
I would like to get some opinions regarding loading pieces directly on the bottom of the kiln for glaze firing.
July 30th 03 01:55 PM
by Slgraber Go to last post
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Cone question by L.Mac
I just finished my first glaze firing (Olympic 2827H with V6-CF Controller) to ^6 and it apparently got too hot (even though the temperature readout indicated it was at the correct temp) b/c my 7 cone melted. How can this affect my pieces? LMac
July 30th 03 01:48 PM
by Slgraber Go to last post
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teapot spouts by Slgraber
there is no real way to know how much your spouts will "twist" except for making a bunch and review the results. at a minimum knowing that the spouts DO twist will help you adjust things in the leather stage. for me the twist is about 2° or so. small, but noticeable so i do the spout lip cut at...
July 29th 03 04:42 AM
by annemarie Go to last post
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exploding part by Bri
Well you all my get a chuckle out of this, I test fired my little kiln Sunday with a test piece of work. I turned the thing on to full blast and my part was reduced to little 1/4" pieces of ceramic when I opened it up :( Live and learn, My instructor at school got a big laugh out of it when I told...
August 4th 03 11:22 PM
by MKent41616 Go to last post
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Rutile question by Uncle John
Recently I fired my standard clear glaze.(Potash Feldsspar 19, Silica 19, Wollastonite 25,Podmore frit 2953 25,Microwhite China Clay 12.) (This glaze started out as the 20,20,20,20,20 glaze on the Digital Fire web site) on a buff stoneware clay. Electric kiln fired to between cone 6 and 7. The...
August 5th 03 10:20 PM
by MKent41616 Go to last post
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removig plates from bats by john n va
Hello All, I really like your group. I've learned much from the Q&As. I am a new potter so I have a lot to learn. Can anyone tell me the best way to remove a plate from the bat after you throw it? Do you leave it til its dry? If so, how do you trim a foot ring? I have plastic bats and...
August 22nd 03 04:18 PM
by psci_kw Go to last post
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Flameware claybody by Deborah M Riel
Has anyone worked with flameware claybody? I just started a class in this last night, and I'm pretty excited about it. Any hints for best handling this clay? It seems to be softer, stickier, and at the same time grittier than the stoneware I'm used to. I found it difficult to pick up my pots...
September 13th 03 02:27 PM
by Slgraber Go to last post
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Calculating shrinkage by GaSeku
Is there a fairly simple, but most importantly, very accurate way to figure shrinkage? I would love to know how to be sure the finished piece would fit, say a ring for large water urns, spigots, lamp kits, etc. Thanks for putting up with all my newbie questions.
July 16th 03 08:11 AM
by Mike D Go to last post
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