Patricia Bridges's Discussions (20)

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"I use 112 exclusively - fire the same basically. I make dinnerware and sell a lot of…"

Patricia Bridges replied Mar 24, 2015 to Warping Plates

9 Apr 18, 2015
Reply by Norm Stuart

"Hobby potter and Professional Potter will vary. I am a professional potter so.......…"

Patricia Bridges replied May 4, 2014 to what makes you trash a pot?

4 May 6, 2014
Reply by Nadine Mercader

"Nice - thanks for the pictures- really good idea"

Patricia Bridges replied Jun 1, 2013 to Loading Ring to protect firebrick

3 Jun 1, 2013
Reply by Patricia Bridges

"Yes -inside bowls and thicker. This is true will all red/browns from my experience."

Patricia Bridges replied May 11, 2013 to Magruder Red cone 6

29 Jun 21, 2014
Reply by Donna Kat

"I use the Readers Digest REd on Clay body #112 from Standard and it's VERY nice. the…"

Patricia Bridges replied May 10, 2013 to Magruder Red cone 6

29 Jun 21, 2014
Reply by Donna Kat

"Interesting - The studio I teach in needs them ."

Patricia Bridges replied May 9, 2013 to Loading Ring to protect firebrick

3 Jun 1, 2013
Reply by Patricia Bridges

"See Patricia's blog --- Unnecessary Roughness  "

Patricia Bridges replied Feb 26, 2013 to Grinding Pots to Remove Glaze or to Smooth Foot - Asked by Louis Ford

8 Feb 13, 2014
Reply by Lawrence Weathers

"Thanks, If I didn't know anything about your firing, (based strictly on a technical…"

Patricia Bridges replied Jul 18, 2012 to Bisque at Cone 10 and then Glaze at Cone 6

32 Apr 26, 2013
Reply by Norm Stuart

"Can you psot some pictures of your pots? that are fired in this fashion."

Patricia Bridges replied Jul 17, 2012 to Bisque at Cone 10 and then Glaze at Cone 6

32 Apr 26, 2013
Reply by Norm Stuart

"In general- I always fell that if you like it and it works for you- then go with it.…"

Patricia Bridges replied Jul 15, 2012 to Bisque at Cone 10 and then Glaze at Cone 6

32 Apr 26, 2013
Reply by Norm Stuart

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