Potters & Sculptors - Making Rock from Mud
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Help with Mason Stain 6021I love rich, primary colors and i get them successfully though using Mason Stains in a 20x5 glaze base. Wollastonite, FF3134, Silica. EPK a… Started by Dani Montoya |
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Apr 4, 2017 Reply by Norm Stuart |
Creating TextureI am always on the lookout for new ways to add texture. I have seen rollers in several ceramic supply catalogs which were cool. This Etsy s… Started by Pat |
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Mar 8, 2017 Reply by Tom Anderson |
specific gravityDoes anyone know what a good specific gravity is for Cushing's Satin White Matte? I'm mixing up a 5000g batch and don't know how much wate… Started by Robin Cherfane |
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Leaf imprintHi, Has anyone done or know how to create a leaf imprint on the inside of a bowl. Tenmoku is mentioned in this creation. Started by Tan Boon Wee |
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Nov 6, 2016 Reply by Kabe Burleson |
Vent motorFinally got my kiln loaded ready for a bisque firing last night but then discovered that my vent motor had quit.. I probably have to buy a… Started by Joan Klotz |
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Oct 3, 2016 Reply by Neil Estrick |
Non plastic CLAYHello all Its long Time i d stay away.could someone help me, I am desperate... I have a native clay,like an orange earthenware,but it can… Started by Marithou dupoux |
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Aug 16, 2016 Reply by Norm Stuart |
Making art reduces stress hormones ... get pottedI found an interesting bit of research to further justify wasting time making pots. Making art reduces stress hormones ... get potted Started by Lawrence Weathers |
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Jul 23, 2016 Reply by Marina Reijsmeijer (Kleierij) |
Dry glaze mixingThe amaco dry glaze mixing instruction suggest 25 lbs of dry material will yield 4 gallons of glaze. Is it safe to assume 25 lbs of dry mat… Started by Robert spicer |
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Sep 23, 2015 Reply by Jeff Poulter |
Dry pulling....I am just wondering if other potters do dry pulling? I know when potters are making big stuff, they'll pull and then use a blow torch to… Started by Jeff Poulter |
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Sep 16, 2015 Reply by Robert Coyle |
Network User Guide and General Info to Improve Member InteractionsWelcome! New members are joining and others are contributing. With this level of activity there is pronounced tendency for the network beco… Started by George Lewter |
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Jan 22, 2015 Reply by Corina |
Low cost flat lapping disc can be used on you potters wheel if you, drill bat pin holes in it, and provide a trickle of water to cool it. At amazon.com, 120 grit for aggressive material removal. Click the image to purchase
Members have had great things to say about John Britt's new book, Mid-Range Glazes. Click the image to buy from Amazon.com
Purchase Glazes Cone 6 by Michael Bailey, The Potters Book of Glaze Recipes by Emmanuel Cooper, or Making Marks by Robin Hopper, all available at amazon.com. Mastering Cone 6 Glazes by John Hesselberth & Ron Roy is now out of print.
Harbor Freight is a great place to find unbeatable prices for better HVLP spray guns with stainless steel parts and serviceable economy models, as well as detail guns, all tested by our members for spraying glazes, as well as compressors to power the guns. As yet no one has tested and commented on the remarkably inexpensive air brushes at harbor freight.
The critter siphon gun is a spray alternative that is well liked by some of our members, and is available at amazon.
Amazon is also a competitive source for photo light tents for shooting professional quality pictures of your work. They also have the EZ Cube brand favored by several of our members. You might also want to purchase the book Photographing Arts, Crafts and Collectibles . . .
If you are up to creating videos of your work or techniques you might want to invest in a flip video camera
Following are a few scales useful for potters. Ohaus Triple Pro Mechanical Triple Beam Balance, 2610g x 0.1g, with Tare $169.00
And finally a low cost clone of the OHaus. The Adam Equipment TBB2610T Triple Beam Mechanical Balance With Tare Beam $99.62
ebay is a great alternative for many tools and the equipment used in the ceramics studio - kilns, wheels, extruders, slab rollers are often listed there both new and used.
If you just want to spout off, it is best accomplished as a blog posting. If you want to get more guidance and ideas from other members, ask a question as a new discussion topic. In the upper right corner of the lists for both types of posting, you will find an "+Add " button. Clicking it will open an editor where you create your posting. 4/16/2014
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