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Bonnie Hornsby
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Photographing pottery
Started Nov 8, 2014 0 Replies 0 Likes
I would appreciate any feedback on your setup for photographing pottery. If you purchased a light box or if you made one and if you made one, what materials did you use. What lighting do you use…Continue
Cracking in pieces after glazing
Started this discussion. Last reply by Norm Stuart Nov 11, 2014. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I threw a chip and dip set. I used a buff clay from Highwater. I fired to cone 04. The two pieces went through the bisque firing fine. I used a combination of Amaco Potters Choice glazes which…Continue
Clear cone 6 recipe
Started this discussion. Last reply by Norm Stuart Dec 30, 2013. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Please share with me your favorite clear cone 6 recipes. I am having trouble with my recipes being cloudy. Thanks so much.Bonnie HornsbyContinue
hold cycle
Started this discussion. Last reply by Norm Stuart Nov 13, 2013. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Is it that important to add a hold to your firing cycle? Does it make that much different to the end result? Any feedback would be much appreciated. Bonnie HornsbyContinue
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