It's true: it happened in 1799 near the Coalport factory and kilns. The whole story is told in a long, sad poem in the book "Coalport: 1750-1950" by the famous novelist, Compton Mackenzie. As a result of an estate sale, I have been asked to auction some books from a private library, including...

Hi, I usually make my own glazes for cone 6 but had some low fire clay I'd used for several bowls and purchased a low fire spectrum glaze. It's an odd consistency--sort of sticky and gooey like thick paint and the pots just don't absorb it well when I dip them and take way too long to dry. It's...

Hello All: I learned to make plates last week. I'm now curious what each of you who make dinnerware sets include. Salad plate, dinner plate, saucer, cup, etc? What standard accessories could go with it? Gravy dispenser, etc.? Diego

TownAndAbout.com (www.townandabout.com) receives over 1.5 million page impressions a month and is ranked in the top 12,000 websites in the world by Alexa.com. We're launching a new section called HobbyZone on 23 February 2004 and we need writers. At this stage we're not able to pay but that may...

I currently bisque to ^04 but would like to try ^05 to see if the glazes absorb better. Is there any risk in me doing this on a real batch or should I try it with some test stuff first?

I mainly make functional stoneware pieces fired to ^6 in an electric kiln. I want to experiment with some fun textering and embedding and was looking for ideas. For example, I know a potter who occasionally fires some pieces wrapped in gauze and has even done a couple of pieces where she wrapped...

I've changed servers, so a lot of my old pottery pages will have changed addresses. You can access them all at sondahl.com Brad Sondahl -- For original art, music, pottery, and literature, visit my homepage http://sondahl.com To reply to me directly, don't forget to take out the "garbage" from...

My posting of last week seems to have gotten lost. So here's a shorter version. I'm looking for a "guest artist" shared studio situation in London near Camden for June and July. I would love to have a small showing of my work in the UK too. Some people there already collect my work A very kind...

I'm about to order from Sheffield Pottery. Does anyone here have any experience with them? I will be firing at cone6. Are there wet clays of theirs that you like? http://www.sheffield-pottery.com/index2.html DKat

Hello Everyone, One bucket of my glaze always gets hard in the bottom of the bucket. I heard about Epsom's salts mixed with it might help so I mixed a half a cup of Epsom's salt into it and it made it almost as thick as cake batter. Can I just add some water until it thins enough? Thanks Sandi

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I know this is the wrong place, but I am hoping someone here can direct me to the right place. I want to learn how to make molds and pour clay to make ceramic decorations. Any help appreciated.

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La Site Communique; 09/02/2004 22:43:40 Commence Hello, bienvenue, bienvenidos and g'day.=20 We hope this Communication finds your good self and the whole = rec.crafts.pottery community in good health and with Great Spirit. La Site is proud and privileged to field itself as the...

Can you file or sand clay to get an exact size after the first firing? IOW, will it shrink more during the second firing?

Surprise, AZ (NW Phoenix) Free show -- large display of Red Wing items. Bring yours and our "experts" will give you an idea of it's value and collectability. Sunday Feb 22, 2004 2 -- 5 PM Coyote Lakes Recreation Club

Hi All Looks like there is a good possibility, finally of my going to London when my budding actress daughter goes to do her theatre internship. We will most likely rent a temporary flat. So I'm looking for a "visiting potter" situation. A very nice potter in Glouchester offered a spot in his...

Does anyone know where to get colored or white plain mugs suitable for water slide decal decoration?

Hello, I am looking for a source of wheel heads for potter's wheels. (and some other uses as well) Anyone got some suggestions? Dave Smith

Hi All, How is the best way to attach sprigs so that the edges blend in with the pot without leaving tool marks? Sandi