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Raw glaze recipe
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tom Anderson Mar 17, 2018. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Hi,I've been trying to work out a raw glaze recipe, after reading a few books suggesting ball clay works better for raw glazing leather hard pots. This glaze is intended to fire to ^8 and will be in…Continue
Unglazed Rims and Exteriors
Started this discussion. Last reply by Joseph Fireborn Jan 17, 2018. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hi Folks,I just wanted to get your thoughts on this subject. I've noticed a few potters recently making mugs with unglazed rims. I'm not sure I'd like the feel of drinking from them, but it did occur…Continue
What is this decoration technique?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tom Humphries May 25, 2017. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I've recently enjoyed doing this decoration on some spoon rests. Basically stabbing a rib into the soft clay repeatedly while the wheel is spinning.Does anyone know the name for this technique if…Continue
Leather hard to glaze fired weight difference
Started this discussion. Last reply by Norm Stuart May 25, 2017. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all. I've made my first set of dinner plates and have just finished trimming them. I think they might be a bit heavy. I was wondering if anyone knows what percentage difference there is in weight…Continue
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- What is your experience with ceramics in general. (Long answer encouraged)
- I started making pottery in 2012, since then I have learnt a lot from cone6pots, other websites, youtube and books.
- What is your current involvement with electric fired ceramics? (long answer encouraged)
- I am currently working from a garage studio at home. I am a full time chef and father, so pottery has to fit around that in the evenings.
I mostly make mugs, bowls and other tableware. The useful kitchen pots like storage jars, jugs and salt pigs are very appealing to me.
I make my own glazes which have been developed with help from members here, especially Norm!
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