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Basic wheel throwing question - centering by Elric
Hello. I'm taking a Beginner Wheel Throwing Class at a local studio, but it turns out I'm the only beginner there, and after about 15 minutes of demonstration, the instructor cut us loose. In the two hour class, everyone made 3 or 4 bowls apiece, and I could barely get the clay to center on the...
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October 17th 03 04:24 AM
by Pete Wolcott Go to last post
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Beautiful Tenmoku Pottery and Poetry by m
Hi! I would like to share this site with pottery lovers: http://www.chateau88.com They carry these lovely hand-made hand-glazed pottery pieces and teasets. THe vases have beautiful chinese poem imprinted on them as well. Please let me know what you think! -m
March 28th 04 09:50 AM
by Uncle John Go to last post
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Bee 5 clay by sandi
Hello Everyone, Has anyone had a problem with Bee 5 clay not vitrifing at cone 5? The pieces are glazed and I found that after about an hour the bottoms have become damp. My kiln is a fairly new L&L electric and I fire about two loads a month. I think I will refire at cone 6 and see...
April 4th 04 09:09 PM
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BEEKEEPİNG SİTE OF TURKEY by ASSALE.NET
BEEKEEPİNG SİTE OF TURKEY www.assale.net
March 9th 09 11:56 PM
by ASSALE.NET Go to last post
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Beginner having fun by M Rimmer
Hello, rec.crafts.potters. I inherited my mum's home pottery stuff after she passed away last summer. There's a small top-loading kiln, some clays, glazes, tools, books, and a bunch of pots she made or bought because she loved them, and of course her notebooks. My sister (who did a university...
January 22nd 06 03:25 AM
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beginner to glazes by TravNo9
I want to glaze a bowl so it will hold water. Do I need to use a high fired glaze? any suggestions for what brand name to use.
March 11th 05 01:21 PM
by Steve Mills Go to last post
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Beginner's Question--Potter's Wheel by Buck
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...
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July 7th 07 08:03 AM
by Sam Kelly Go to last post
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Beginning glazes? by Sam
I am dissatisfied with the results I am getting from "Duncan" glazes as far as blending colors in their underglaze products. I suspect that to get what I really want, I will have to learn a lot more about glazes. Where should I start?
March 14th 04 04:36 AM
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Belgian Water Jug "Suffrage Universel" by John
We have an old family heirloom. It is a water jug from late 19th c or early 20th c. It came from Belgium with our family. It depicts a lady on one side, with a man with a miners hat on the other side. Accross the top are the words "Suffrage Universel" Wondering if anyone has any information on...
March 25th 05 11:13 PM
by John Go to last post
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Bernard Leach - best book? by Bubbles_
Hi! I came across a German translation of Bernard Leach's "A Potter's Book" at my local "dealer" (I mean that both ways! ;-) today and had a quick look at Amazon.co.uk. There were many books by him, and I was wondering if you would recommend one over the other, since the one I saw was very...
September 26th 07 01:57 AM
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Best Clay for Ovenware by GaSeku
I'm sure I will get varying opinions but still welcome everyone's input. What type of clay would most suitable for ovenware, earthenware or stoneware? With or without grog? I attended a workshop this past weekend where we were told that earthenware would be preferable because it is a better...
February 4th 05 07:27 PM
by Steve Mills Go to last post
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Best Cone 10 Glaze Recipes by sam
Does anyone have any great cone 10 glaze recipes they would be willing to share? I always interested in finding new recipes and would love to have something new to try. We fire a soft cone 11 at around 2400 degrees Fahrenheit with heavy reduction in a downdraft gas kiln.
December 22nd 04 11:58 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Big Chunky Pottery Ribs? by Larz Kremer
Does anyone know of a source for large sized fat or chunky wooden or plastic pottery ribs, not ones that are 1/8" to 1/4" in size, but much thicker? I need something like this for finishing the inside of bowls. Any leads would be appreciated! Thanks!
April 6th 04 09:25 PM
by dkat Go to last post
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big pitcher by [email protected]
Hi Everyone, I haven't posted for a while. I went to a workshop over the weekend and learned a new (to me) way to throw a big pitcher, or vase and I wanted to share it with you guys. It's made in two pieces. You throw the bottom just like you ordinarily would and set it aside to become firm to...
February 8th 08 07:26 PM
by DKat Go to last post
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Biggest blunders? by Bubbles
Hi guys! You are being so quiet these days and I love to read from you - so starting a topic I am pretty sure most of you will have input to! What have been your biggest blunders? Either technical or practical - I don't care - I just want to know what big mistakes you have made (potterywise) and...
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September 17th 04 08:17 AM
by annemarie Go to last post
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biggest thrill by annemarie
Ok Bubbles "biggest blunders" was a cool thread to start so interesting reading about some of the awful things that have happened to people. What are peoples biggest thrills with pottery. Mine so far has been to recieve an award that I did not expect. I entered and exhibition, was pleased to be...
September 11th 04 06:14 PM
by Marmaj40 Go to last post
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Bildschirmschoner by Monika Schleidt
Das müßte eigentlich genügen, um den Bildschirmschoner "Gartenzeit" herunterzuladen. http://www.eizo.de/service/download/screensaver.php Viel Spaß damit. Monika -- Monika Schleidt www.schleidt.org/mskeramik
August 23rd 04 08:02 AM
by Monika Schleidt Go to last post
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Bird baths by Red Deer
Hi Everyone, I want to throw a 2 piece bird bath. I have no trouble with the tall pedestal but the wide low bowl part is giving me a problem. The sides start to sag when I pull it out so far. There must be a secret trick to it. If anyone knows how to throw a wide (maybe 15 inches) low (maybe 3...
August 1st 06 11:24 AM
by Bubbles_ Go to last post
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bisque cool down schedule by [email protected]
I have been having a lot of cracking/pinging in some of my bisque ware, and I am wondering if anyone has advice on what rate I should ramp down. I am firing in a gas kiln, 4 burners, and it's about 8 cubic feet. I am doing cone 05 for bisque, to then fire to cone 5, and using Laguna B-mix, no...
July 28th 07 05:27 PM
by Bubbles_ Go to last post
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Bisque dinnerware suppliers? by coops
I am looking for recommendations for bisque suppliers to make a complete 50-piece dinnerware service. Any info would be greatly appreciated. I already have Gare Bisqueware info. Thanks, G. Cooper --
September 4th 03 04:28 AM
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