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Insight-Live Glaze Database TrainingJudging by the number of members who have signed up to use Insight-Live, and then not logged-in, or only logged-in once, it appears there i… Started by George LewterLatest Reply |
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Darvan/dispersant & slip ..is that the need 4 non-Newtonian thixotropic character reversel in wheelwork.We have a lot of recycled white slip waste offcuts which I have tried to get to a point through the pugmill to be able to do wheelwork . I… Started by Andre Johann Strydom |
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Aug 13, 2019 Reply by Norm Stuart |
Slip CastingI'm attempting to slip cast the mug in the photo. Would I be able to do this in a two piece mould? Will this handle prove hand to fill with… Started by Rebekah Nicholas |
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Leather hard to glaze fired weight differenceHi 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… Started by Tom Humphries |
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May 25, 2017 Reply by Norm Stuart |
Insight-Live Glaze Database TrainingJudging by the number of members who have signed up to use Insight-Live, and then not logged-in, or only logged-in once, it appears there i… Started by George Lewter |
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Oct 8, 2014 Reply by Darthe Hues |
Throwing questionsJust a couple of things that came to mind whilst in the garage earlier... I don't have any batts, and cut my pots from the wheel after thr… Started by Tom Humphries |
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Jul 6, 2014 Reply by Leo Villaroman |
Brand new to cone 6 glazing/firingI am hoping that you all may be able to help me through my next phase. I began at a pottery studio 8 months ago. To say that I've fallen… Started by Tess Harrigan |
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Aug 21, 2013 Reply by John Forstall |
Ceramics ConferencesHave you been to any ceramics conferences? What is good or bad about them and how do they compare to workshops. Started by George Lewter |
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Sep 22, 2012 Reply by Nadine Mercader |
Web presence?A study group/course I would be very interested in is one about creating a web presence, particularly creating a web site. Anyone else and… Started by Kathy Ransom |
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Aug 14, 2012 Reply by Brian Guffey |
Cone 6 firing stuck topHi all, I fired this at cone 6. The glaze is firebrick over seaweed sprayed. The problem is the top is stuck on. The glaze is barely touch… Started by Randy Clay |
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Mar 6, 2012 Reply by Donna Ferrara |
Accounting class IntroductionThis class was offered in the Spring of 2012 and completed in early May. It will be offered again, if there is sufficient interest. There w… Started by George Lewter |
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