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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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FA: Celadon Green Hall teapot Connie BEAUTY! by jakes
FA: Celadon Green Hall teapot Connie BEAUTY! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3247836107
October 17th 03 09:50 PM
by jakes Go to last post
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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...
October 18th 03 04:03 AM
by EddieTezDJ.net Go to last post
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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...
October 19th 03 08:23 PM
by annemarie Go to last post
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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.
October 20th 03 06:57 PM
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formula for vanadium stain by Bruce on Earthlink
Does anyone have the formula for vanadium stain? Bruce Michaels
October 20th 03 07:34 PM
by David Hewitt Go to last post
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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....
October 20th 03 07:51 PM
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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. deg
October 21st 03 06:09 AM
by Bill Healey Go to last post
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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...
October 21st 03 02:12 PM
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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...
October 21st 03 02:13 PM
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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...
October 21st 03 10:04 PM
by wayneinkeywest Go to last post
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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...
October 22nd 03 02:50 AM
by NoSpam Go to last post
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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...
October 23rd 03 07:13 AM
by Uncle John Go to last post
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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
October 25th 03 09:11 AM
by Scott Elliott Go to last post
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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...
October 25th 03 10:33 AM
by Pierre Brayford Go to last post
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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,...
October 25th 03 03:37 PM
by wayneinkeywest Go to last post
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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
October 25th 03 04:49 PM
by Anthony Stewart Go to last post
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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
October 26th 03 09:17 AM
by Steve Mills Go to last post
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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....
October 27th 03 12:40 PM
by Jake Loddington Go to last post
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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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October 30th 03 08:53 AM
by Corinne 'tite route Go to last post
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