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"June can you take some pictures closer up of the above tests.  Hard to tell anything…"

Randy McCall replied Nov 29, 2011 to CORRECTED LIST AND NEW PHOTO OF CONE 6 TESTS

5 Apr 14, 2012
Reply by Darthe Hues

"Special Red iron oxide used in C Harris Tem can be obtained from Ceramic Supply.   h…"

Randy McCall replied Nov 28, 2011 to Try this combo of Leach Blue and C Harris Temoku

8 Nov 28, 2011
Reply by Randy McCall

"You want me to post pictures of a clear glaze?  Put on two thin coats.  "

Randy McCall replied Nov 20, 2011 to Try this combo of Leach Blue and C Harris Temoku

8 Nov 28, 2011
Reply by Randy McCall

"Leach Blue base also makes a great clear put on thin no crazing on most stoneware."

Randy McCall replied Nov 19, 2011 to Try this combo of Leach Blue and C Harris Temoku

8 Nov 28, 2011
Reply by Randy McCall

"Sounds good. We need more sharing of these types of glazes."

Randy McCall replied Nov 18, 2011 to Try this combo of Leach Blue and C Harris Temoku

8 Nov 28, 2011
Reply by Randy McCall

"Picture does not do effects justice.  Glaze is very shiny looks more satin matt in p…"

Randy McCall replied Nov 17, 2011 to Try this combo of Leach Blue and C Harris Temoku

8 Nov 28, 2011
Reply by Randy McCall

"Here is a picture."

Randy McCall replied Nov 17, 2011 to Try this combo of Leach Blue and C Harris Temoku

8 Nov 28, 2011
Reply by Randy McCall

"Sell those good looking pots you are making and quit hoarding them."

Randy McCall replied Jun 27, 2011 to Skutt Thomas Stuart SSX Wheel

3 Oct 11, 2011
Reply by Craig Seath

"It will be interesting to see where various oxides takes this glaze. I agree with yo…"

Randy McCall replied Nov 28, 2010 to Fake Ash Glaze Testing Help

12 Mar 7, 2011
Reply by susan claysmith

"Looked at these again and maybe I like #4 better. You did great. Wonderful tests."

Randy McCall replied Nov 28, 2010 to Fake Ash Glaze Testing Help

12 Mar 7, 2011
Reply by susan claysmith

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