I am actually a ceramicist but decided to post here because this questions would apply to pottery as well as ceramics. I have always be told "not to airbrush" glazes as it is a dangerous process due to the frit and chemicals in the glazes. Is this indeed an unhealthy practice and could it be...

I recently bought an old cress kiln. It's probably over twenty years old. The outside looks its age but the inside looks almost brand new. All of the elements are working and the cord seems in good shape. Is there anything else I need to check before firing it up? Thanks all!

Silly question. I have scratched plates. I have a electrically fired kiln that will go up to 1000C. Is it possible if I put plates in kiln set at correct temperature, and ramped it up and down correctly, that the glaze would reflow?

Hi all, Just wanted to share a new craft gallery i recently stumbled upon : http://www.designstolove.com Here's a short description from the site : DesignsToLove is an online craft gallery dedicated to helping craft enthusiasts from around the world connect, showcase their work, share

Sorry if this is off topic, Color Me Mine Franchise for sale in Monmouth county New Jersey. I was going to open a Color Me Mine store in Monmouth county new jersey but due to a change in plans I am no longer able to open the store. I do own the franchise for the area and I am looking to sell...

Is there any mold company left the mfg christmas tree toppers for next year? I have looked over 18 months with no luck. I looking for a traditional which goes to a point at the top and flutes at the bottom. Thanks

Hello all, I have read that the sharper the trimming tool, the better the trim but how do I go about sharpening my tools (Kemperer)? Thank you in advance for sharing your advice and experience. Alexis in Winnipeg, Manitoba

Hello all, My aunt is giving me her old Kiln and I don't know the model but here are the specs she gave me...10 cu ft. The directions recommend a 60amp breaker, she has it tied into her box on a 70amp breaker and the box still heats up. She called the manufacturer and they recommend an 80 amp...

The following is a forward for ClayArt subscribers wondering where all the mail has gone to and which little gremlins took it. The current "No ClayArt Mail" situation is due to a server crash. Be patient - Mel and ACerS are working on the problem - it'll be a bit before things are back to normal,...

Not much I can think of to say about this one,just a little Ewenny Jug ,no damage,lovely glaze and colours. Stamped Ewenny Wales Do feel free to email us if you have any questions. Please take a look at our other auctions for more interesting and unusual items of...

Will using Iron Oxide mixed with water and painted on the foot and base of a high fire bisque and glazed bowl stick to the kiln at final cone 6 firing? I want to hide the white of the base.

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...

I'm looking for more info about this lamp that was made in Switzerland. I found it in the garbage years ago. Any help is appreciated. You can see pics at this page: http://community.webtv.net/markcharles/lamp

Paragon TNF 82, 8 sided kiln, digital automatic, 240 volt. Also includes kiln furniture of 3 full shelves and one half shelf as well as all posts and several stilts. Like new condition. Asking $500. San Antonio, TX

Joe: Since it will be a very large space (larger than my whole studio) might I suggest you check out http://www.farmtek.com This online farm supply store can sell you 4X8 sheets of something called "Gel-coat" (sp?), which is a fiberglass coated sheet material commonly used to cover the walls and...

Is there any mold company left the mfg christmas tree toppers for next year? I have looked over 18 months with no luck. I looking for a traditional which goes to a point at the top and flutes at the bottom. Thanks

Jim, are there any pottery supply stores or studios close by? Your wife can throw all she wants and then reconstitute the clay unless it is fired. Eventually, she will want to experiment with glazing and start keeping her work. In my opinion, she also needs to decide what cone she will be...

I'm about to start the process of having my basement finished. I recently got a wheel so I'm excited that we'll be including a small pottery studio in this project. The room will be about 9 x 16 feet. I would greatly appreciate any advice on the following: - Flooring. I'm thinking...

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Dear Friends, David Hewitt who always read this NG, and was an occasional poster to it, passed away earlier this month. He was an excellent Potter, an accomplished Glaze Chemist, and a good friend. He will be sorely missed Please remember him and his Widow Elizabeth in your thoughts. Steve