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Inlaying Slip

Hi, I was reminded of a couple of tips I wanted to share whilst working on some tankards this week. Firstly on how useful second hand dental tools can be particularly V shaped ones in cutting groves in greenware with relatively smooth edges. They seem to be easily available at cheap market tool stalls for a couple of pounds. Secondly having used jam jars to store decorating slip only to find with my infrequent use they dry out over time. I now use Kilner jars( used for home preserves) that have a wired top with a rubber seal. The slip is always exactly the same consistency however long its left.

Steve.

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Stephen Powell
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I asked my dental hygienist for the tools she is going to throw out. They are still perfect for my use when they are no longer any use for her. The jar idea is really nice. I have some of those that I don't have the heart to give away and it never occurred to me to use them that way. Thanks! Donna

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dkat

Hi Steve and Donna, Here is a quick tip on getting smooth edges when tooling onto greenware, I've had a go and it works supprisingly well; simply lay thin polythene over the surface of the clay and scribe away with virtualy any tool (taking care not to puncture the poly of course);when the polythene is removed the edges are smooth and free from small particles of clay. Andy

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