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Slip color
I have some white slip that I would like to add color to, how do I go about doing that? LMac
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Does clay has some healing assets?
I accidentally cut my finger yesterday morning. Some hours after that I worked with clay, bare hands. Today morning, my wound has no inflammation in it, just a red stripe on my finger. Usually this...
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Re: sponge Bat Square plates
Hey, Wayne, My 14 yr old loves "sponge Bat Square plates" and never misses the show. Smiling in the hot AZ desert, Catherine
 
Glaze on fire bricks
I wanted to know what kind of damage glaze can do to fire bricks on the bottom of my kiln. If there is no structural damage to the bricks or the kiln can I continue to fire with the drops of glaze...
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Clay Questions
Which clay body fires to the highest possible cone for the longest amount of time and what temperature would that be? Where could I buy this clay? Name Brands??? Does putting a glaze on the material...
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Internet directory
Good morning, I have a new web page and I want to add it to the web directory. Ok now can anyone out there Please tell me how to do this. Is there a fee for that. I am a potter that went to making...
 
removig plates from bats
Hello All, I really like your group. I've learned much from the Q&As. I am a new potter so I have a lot to learn. Can anyone tell me the best way to remove a plate from the bat after you throw it? Do...
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smashing good time!
I volunteer during the summer months at our local pioneer village in a pottery studio I set up each year. This weekend was their first (of many I hope) 1812 re-enactment. They had living history...
 
C10 RED CLAY IN UK?
as a follow up to my question on high firing red clays for which thanks Deg for such a swift and comprehensive reply, can anyone recommend a supplier accessible to me (north London, UK)?
 
RED CLAYS
can anybody explain why some red clays will fire to stoneware temperatures? obviously, the presence of red iron oxide is going to bring the vitrification point down so what is it that allows some red...
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glaze FAQ's
Glazes: F A Qs frequently asked questions by Tom Buck, B.Eng. (Chem.). Compiled January 1996, reviewed/revised October 2000 by Tom Buck Copyright (C) 1996 and 2000, all rights reserved, please contact...
 
First firing of used kiln
Ok, first question....how long should it ordinarily take an electric kiln to fire to cone 06? I think I was close when it cut off. It was so late that I just thought it was finished and went on to...
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Re: Pottery or Ceramics Marketplace Newsgroup???
Oh fudge!!! I just found That's where I'll go. Thanks, anyway. :) ....walking away muttering "I'm *really* not that old....I still have a mind someplace...."
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has anyone every heard of Ousakis?
I've aquired a small vase like piece that has painted on it what appears to be Grecian flower and fruit carriers, as well as a fountain of sorts, painted all in gold. On the back, it says it's "Hand...
 
A66 Kiln... Firing times?
I have an old A66 kiln that I am trying to get going. Does anyone have any idea of the firing times for a cone 04? Most of my stuff is 04. I can't seem to find any info on it and Paragon has not...
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