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Chinese Brush Paintingwhich brushes do you use, where do you get them, any books you know of to help ? Started by cp dunbar in Glazes - Application Techniques |
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May 1, 2014 Reply by George Lewter |
Stephen Hill firing scheduleOne unique feature of Stephen Hill's firing schedule is that he goes to someplace in ^ 5 then holds for up to an hour until the ^ 6 drops. … Started by Lawrence Weathers in Firing Techniques |
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Apr 25, 2014 Reply by Lawrence Weathers |
Feldspar QuestionI am planning on trying out some new glazes this week. I came across the Gartside base. It calls for "Feldspar, G-200." Isn't the G-200… Started by Chantay Poulsen in Glazes - Theory and Chemistry |
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Apr 21, 2014 Reply by Chantay Poulsen |
How to interpret this recipe for Lynn's Glossy Gray-blue greenI am trying to mix the recipe that is the glaze on Barbara Hanselman's 'Egyptian Bowl'. Gerstly borate 50 Silica 3… Started by martha peddicord in Glazes - Testing and Reporting |
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Apr 19, 2014 Reply by Wyndham Dennison |
Should We Start Our Own Ceramic Art and Craft Online Market PlaceSome of our members use etsy, or other online craft mall. Some have their own websites for marketing their own work. On the craft malls, it… Started by George Lewter in Marketing & Business Savvy |
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Apr 16, 2014 Reply by Lawrence Weathers |
Chemistry in CeramicsI made a PowerPoint presentation for lectures I gave. It is too big to attach here (16,7 MB), but you can find it on my website: Chemistry… Started by Daniel Spruyt in Glazes - Theory and Chemistry |
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Apr 16, 2014 Reply by Daniel Spruyt |
Keeping record of your workOK, I give it another try...Integrated in my database mentioned before, I developed a system to evaluate glazes and it can - to some extend… Started by Daniel Spruyt in Glazes - Testing and Reporting |
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Apr 16, 2014 Reply by Daniel Spruyt |
how thick should your glaze be sprayed on and how do you tell if it is that thick?I'm getting tired of the common "hose and hope" strategy. in Mastering Cone 6 Glazes they point out that one of the most difficult things… Started by Lawrence Weathers in Glazes - Application Techniques |
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Apr 14, 2014 Reply by Jennifer Arthur |
Keeping record of your workIf you use many different glazes or always try new ones like me, it is important to keep record of everything you do. To do so I use the re… Started by Daniel Spruyt in Glazes - Testing and Reporting |
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Slipcast molds available for sale through eBayHi guys, A recently deceased relative left several ceramic slipcast molds, most of which were stored in handmade wooden boxes for the past… Started by Shine Chisholm in Pottery Equipment |
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