Entries now being accepted for next year's calendar. Send email with CALENDAR in the subject line to receive applicaiton. Open to potters/clay artists regardless of residence, original thrown or handbuilt. No mass production pieces, moldware. The calendar is in its 6th year; I'm looking forward...

I have 2 books that may be of interest to readers of this group. Mold Making for Ceramics by Donald E. Frith. Soft. It's in like new condition and has 2 'calculators' in a pocket on the inside cover. & Clay & Glazes for the Potter by Daniel Rhodes.

Hi, I have a small (approx. 30 x 30 x 30cm internal) old electric kiln. I think it is about 30 yrs old and fully refurbished approx. 7 yrs ago. I fitted a digital controller last year with an adjustable first ramp and then on full to top temp. My question is, currently I have been firing only to...

Can anyone direct me to a web site where I can obtain a ceramic Water Crock spigot (valve) replacement part? Thanks

Hi, I live in Leicestershire, UK. Does anyone know a good supplier of potter's materials close to Leicester? Will the Stoke on Trent suppliers be the nearest? Thanks for the help Deb

I am living in the Durham NC area and looking for a pottery wheel for my wife's anniversary present. She was a ceramics major in college, so I want something that is good enough for a skilled potter. Anyone have any suggestions on type/manufacturer/stores to buy from? I'd also be interested in...

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...

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You people need to learn to meditate, i think staring at your monitor is affecting your brains, so you should maybe try something like working with clay, I hear it's pretty relaxing. I COULD GIVE YOU SOME LESSONS, if you'd like... Maybe get you on a potters wheel and off the slip molds.

hi all, my husband and i are planning a move to a new home in a couple of years, and part of the plan includes a studio space for me, in which i plan to install a small gas kiln. my question is, how much can i expect to pay for a new kiln, about 10-12 cubic feet. how safe is it to purchase a...

hi there, I have a studio vase in a flattened globular shape. The body has a lovely semi grey high shine glaze - and underneath the glaze are spectacular iridescent silver flowers or leaves in a spray type pattern. Quite an unusual glazing technique and very handsome in its execution. vase has a...

"Steve Mills" wrote in message ... Rather than throwing *dry* I use thick slip as the throwing lubricant; a couple of dabs as I start, and then as I throw an occasional *hand wash* movement to re-distribute the slurry...

Hi all, hope you are all well.I'm looking to buy a kiln,as i'm working from my home it has to be on a 13amp.Can anyone recommend a good place to buy from,i'm in north london.thanks Sam.

Hi to all, I am looking for information about self-cleaning, easy-to-clean and antibacterial surfaces for sanitaryware. I know that some producers apply such coatings on their products. Have anybody more information about possibilities and experiences of aplications in this field, as well as some...

Hello Everyone, Does anyone know why antique mixing bowls were left unglazed on the rim? I'm trying to make a set of mixing bowls like the old ones and I was curious about that. Thanks Sandi

Hi! My mother has just come into possession of a pot pourri pot, about 35-40 cm high that is decorated with fuschias and cherubs. She has been told it was made by Nafferton Pottery and is likely to be Victoria. Does any one have any information on this? Thanks,

I am testing a liner recipe supplied by Linda Christianson on two clay bodies, Earthstone Crank by Scarva and Rustic Stoneware by Potterycrafts, both iron-bearing bodies; the oxide content is similar in make-up. The recipe is intended for wood firing and hence, I suspect, a long cooling, but I...

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Hi Folks, My firing times are increasing and the final ramp temperatures are falling below those programmed so I'm thinking it's time for new elements. Since this will be the first new set since I bought the kiln, do you have any helpful advise for me? Thanks! Sue -