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Glaze Development for DummiesIf anyone wants to write this book I would be the first to buy it. I am just now attempting to do some glaze development and I am learning… Started by Dani Montoya in Glazes - Testing and Reporting |
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Jun 11, 2014 Reply by Norm Stuart |
ceramic supply usa - liston crystalline glazesSo about the same time that Coyote came out with their non-running crystalline glazes, my buddy(Clay Liston) who works for Ceramic Supply U… Started by Jeff Poulter in Glazes - Testing and Reporting |
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Jun 10, 2014 Reply by Nadine Mercader |
Raku kiln from an old electric kilnAfter several attempts to keep them going, I have two kilns that I have been told have too much age and need too much work. (Some of you kn… Started by Cyndy Littleton in Pottery Equipment |
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Jun 10, 2014 Reply by Ersatz Soubriquet |
Analysis to Formula Glaze Chemistry CalculationsHi Guys, I've been looking into glaze chemistry, reading some of the digital fire docs and other sources. I've been trying to create a spr… Started by Tom Humphries in Glazes - Theory and Chemistry |
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Jun 5, 2014 Reply by Tom Humphries |
glaze flakes off bisqueware before firinghello, I'm a new potter who plans to make my own glazes following recipes I find online. I'm firing them in my home studio at cone 6 in m… Started by Rita Mattson in Glazes - Development and Adjustment |
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Jun 3, 2014 Reply by Nadine Mercader |
Is Alumina Hydrate the same as Kaolin?I'm confused by what I'm reading in various places. I have a glaze recipe that calls for Kaolin. Are there any acceptable substitute? Th… Started by Chantay Poulsen in Ceramic Materials Education |
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Jun 2, 2014 Reply by Norm Stuart |
New Kiln, Newbie PotterHi Everyone, First off, I'm really glad I found this place! Looks like a great resource and exactly what I need as I've just bought a kiln… Started by Tom Humphries in Firing Techniques |
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May 30, 2014 Reply by Nadine Mercader |
Water etchingHi Nadine, An ordinary brush for oil or watercolor painting will do.There may be a misunderstanding about shellac consistency. If too thick… Started by Daniel Spruyt in Altering and Decorating Forms |
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May 26, 2014 Reply by Daniel Spruyt |
Fool-(or should I say kid) proof transparent glaze........anyone have a suggestion?My studio has begun offering classes to young, potential potters who have lots of great ideas. Unfortunately when they decorate with oxides… Started by Cyndy Littleton in Glazes - Recipe Exchange |
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May 24, 2014 Reply by Nadine Mercader |
Ooops, Cobalt Carbonate instead of Cobalt OxideI had posted a recipe and test results last month for a glaze called Dave's Blue. Today I went to mix up another batch. I realized that I… Started by Chantay Poulsen in Glazes - Theory and Chemistry |
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May 22, 2014 Reply by Chantay Poulsen |
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