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Buying my first kiln
Started Feb 20, 2020 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hello all,I will be buying my first kiln ever in a few months and I was wondering if I could get some advice. I want to fire at cone 6. My choice is between a Rodhe Ecotop 60LS (III) Kw5,0 and a…Continue
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Bisque cycle for heavily grogged clay
Started Jan 17, 2020 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hello,I usually bisque my clay at 980C. I am thinking of changing to a heavy grog clay for bigger sculptural pieces. So, the higher the grog content in the clay the hotter the bisque temperature?Than…Continue
Wash Application
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kathleen Scott Feb 2, 2020. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Hi!How do I apply washes to enhance the look of a glaze? Could you recommend any good online tutorial or have any tips to share?For what I have read this world be a possible process:·Bisque fire the…Continue
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Buying my first kiln
Hello all,I will be buying my first kiln ever in a few months and I was wondering if I could get some advice. I want to fire at cone 6. My choice is between a Rodhe Ecotop 60LS (III) Kw5,0 and a Nabertherm Top 80 (III) Kw 5,5, they fit my price range. I am writing because I have read somewhere that a Rodhe Ecotop 60LS don't perform well for firing regularly high temperature glazes. I find the controller of the Nabertherm series a bit confusing, the Rodhe TC304 is much simpler to me. What…See More
Kathleen Scott replied to Olga Biff's discussion Wash Application
"I do a lot of washes in my work. I have this recipe I learned in university. It is my go to recipe. Kingsmill Wash - 33% red iron oxide, 33% Alberta slip, 33% Bannard clay Sometimes clear glazes can absorb the iron in varying degrees. The cup shown…"
Olga Biff posted a discussion
Bisque cycle for heavily grogged clay
Hello,I usually bisque my clay at 980C. I am thinking of changing to a heavy grog clay for bigger sculptural pieces. So, the higher the grog content in the clay the hotter the bisque temperature?Than you!See More
Donna Kat replied to Olga Biff's discussion Wash Application
"On bisque ware, under the glaze you can wipe away to give greater depth and variance in the color. You may risk crawling but I have not seen it. Over the glaze you can dilute it and use as you would water color painting (same for under as well). You…"
George Lewter replied to Olga Biff's discussion Wash Application
"Our member Carl Cructhfield probably uses stains and oxide washes more regularly than most of us. Check his work.
You can download a free booklet from ceramic arts network daily on stains and washes. Go…"
Olga Biff posted a discussion
Wash Application
Hi!How do I apply washes to enhance the look of a glaze? Could you recommend any good online tutorial or have any tips to share?For what I have read this world be a possible process:·Bisque fire the piece·Apply the oxide wash with a brush or sponge and wipe off excess·Let dry one day (or longer if needed)·Glaze as usualCould also be done on top of the glaze? Would not the glaze be "washed away"?Thank you so much!See More
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