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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 09:50 PM
by jakes
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First Fair by
Lindsay MacArthur
I will be doing my first arts/crafts fair in November. I am very
excited and also very nervous. This is a juried event and not limited
to pottery. I don't know how many other artists will be there. I
have to provide my own tent and tables. Really I don't have any
specific questions I was just...
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throwing (pulling up) by
Mandy Farrier
Hello,
I have been throwing for about a year, but I still have trouble pulling my
clay up (throwing, right?). Sometimes, I end up with a ring that just comes
off when I get to the top. Other times, usually when I am making tall
objects, the clay doesnt seem to move up at all after a while. Then...
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old ceramic bowl by
Foghat4me
I have obtained an old cerramic bowl. It says "Rockmond" or "rookwood" or
something like that on it. It looks like it was carved out of an old tree. Does
anone know where I can get information on this. Thank you very much.
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Decorem? by
Jake Loddington
Has anyone heard of this product / process for putting images on to
ceramics? I came across a mention of it somewhere recently. I can't
remember where, and when I Googled it, all I got was a lot of Latin
references (and some pointers to Wilfred Owen).
Jake Loddington, POULTON-LE-FYLDE, Lancs....
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Sascha Brastoff Star Steed by
Dewitt
On Tue, 21 Oct 2003 00:25:02 -0400, Bill Healey
wrote:
Retro Passion offers a selection...
This is not a for-sale group and this sort of solicitation is
considered spam. Should anyone report you, your ISP and rubylane
would not be pleased.
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FAQ Raku part 1 of 2 by
SBRANFPOTS
Raku Frequently Asked Questions
Part 1of 2
Compiled 5/31/96 by
Steven Branfman
Author, “Raku:*A*Practical Approach, Second Edition” and “The Potters
Professional Handbook”
The Potters Shop 31 Thorpe Rd. Needham MA 02494, 781/449 7687
Revised 9/02
Last Posted...
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FAQ Raku part 2 of 2 by
SBRANFPOTS
Raku FAQ Part 2 of 2
R.9. All I ever get are bright metallic effects. How do I get more colorful
glaze effects?
This is the exact opposite of the previous question and problem. Brighter
colors need a degree of post firing oxidation in order to develop. There are
several ways to achieve this. When...
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glaze toxicity by
annemarie
A few years ago someone posted a great list of glaze materials and their
relative toxicity. I have lost it unfortunately. I went onto the net to
look for something but couldn't find anything very good.
In the pottery group I belong to many of the members have little idea of the
dangers.
I would...
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banana peels by
NoSpam
Hi
I have a dumb question. I have been playing with a sawdust fire kiln. It
seems to a well know fact that banana peels
provides interesting patterns on sawdust fired kiln products. (I have not
tried it). Anyway, I have a banana plant in the back yard what about using
the banana plant...
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by NoSpam
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glaze crazes in reduction but not in oxidation ? by
BriMill9
i have been using a glaze in cone 6 ox for a while .about a month ago i had my
vent closed a little to much ,so it was a little reduced and i liked it.so the
last kiln i fired it in reduction .i realy liked some of the colors but when i
held them in the sun light i saw they were crazed .and i never...
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The Art & Craft Market by
Scott Elliott
The Art & Craft Market has a large collection of links they also offer
lots of free features like news, hosting, software, forums, terms, and
more!
http://www.artcraftmarket.com
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Classified Ads for UK Pottery equipment. by
Pierre Brayford
I hope nobody takes offence at me posting this.
There is a free classified ads section on http://www.ukpotters.co.uk
Ads are restricted to pottery related items located in the UK - this is an
improved version of the classified ads script that I used to use. Now that
the bugs have been reduced if...
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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,...
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white stoneware heat and cold retention by
Anthony Stewart
Hello,
I have an odd question. How does white stoneware react to
repeated heating and or cooling? Does it retain heat/cold like stone does?
Thanks for your help.
Anthony
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Reduction fired luster glazes? by
Alan Walker
Does anyone have any glaze recipes or recommendations for firing
conditions? I am particularly interested in Arabian luster of Moorish
luster.
TIA
Alan
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Raku Kiln Construction by
mark
I would like to build my own kiln to use for Raku pottery.
Would like to know if anyone out there has any plans for one???
Any suggestions would be appreciated......
Thanks....
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Heat Work Problem by
pete
Last week we did a 1280 firing mainly for tile tests. The kiln has had
14 firings so it should be at its optimum. I use a fairly good
controller which, the suppliers tell me, is very accurate. On this
occasion we also used cones 8,9 & 10 to test heatwork. The result was
that all three cones were...
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