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It was a blast. I've never worked so hard in all my life.
Actually the last bit's a lie; I have, but I'm older than the last time! This is the URL: http://www.internationalceramicsfestival.org/index.htm have a good old prowl 'round, it's worth it. It's much more *Hands on* than NCECA, and all on the one site, with demo's, Kiln building (I was doing that, there were 9 of them, but only one was mine!), Lectures, Slide shows, very variable weather, good food, and 3 bars. Yours still smelling of wood smoke Steve Bath UK In article , Stephanie Coleman writes Tell us about the Potters Festival in Wales(UK), please! -- Steve Mills Bath UK |
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In article , barefoot ceramics
limited writes Yes, do tell - I presume you mean this http://www.internationalceramicsfestival.org/ ? ... oh and I guess you know that there's a ceramics fair at Tredegar House, Newport, South Wales, UK, this weekend. Yes I did, but I'm going to have to pass on that one this year (damn, damn, damn, damn, damn!) Steve Bath UK http://www.newport.gov.uk/_dc/index....ractions&conte ntid=n_074304 Stephanie Coleman wrote: Tell us about the Potters Festival in Wales(UK), please! -- Steve Mills Bath UK |
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"Steve Mills" wrote in message ... Marianne, Sorry to take so long in responding; I've been at the Potters Festival in Wales(UK) Wish I was there instead of here! HEhe! Are you going to post a report? In article , Bubbles writes "Steve Mills" wrote in message .. . I dry out all my trimmings etc., then put them into a large bucket with lots of water and mix it up with a heavy duty paint mixer in a drill, I also add a bit of Cider Vinegar to help it sour quickly. I've never heard of using vinegar in clay before. How do you mean that it sours quickly? How much do you add? Tell me more, please! The Vinegar promotes the growth of organic matter in the clay, which in turn grows and dies and decomposes, this adds to the plasticity of the clay and makes it wonderful to work with. The Old traditional Potters used to pee on their clay heap to promote the same effect. I prefer the smell of Cider! I add a small cupful to a 15 Litre (plus) bucket. Okay - I get the reasoning. Sounds like a good idea. Can I use any kind of vinegar, white wine, pure, red wine, ....... hmmmmmm - balsamico clay! Hehe! Marianne |
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In article , Bubbles
writes "Steve Mills" wrote in message ... Marianne, Sorry to take so long in responding; I've been at the Potters Festival in Wales(UK) Wish I was there instead of here! HEhe! Are you going to post a report? Will do this week coming, busy weekend at the moment -- Steve Mills Bath UK |
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