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How Can I Substitute G200 hp for Custer FeldsparHey all, I need some help adjusting this glaze, because I need to substitute G200 hp for the custer feldspar. Would I adjust by adding +3… Started by juli long in Glazes - Development and Adjustment |
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Mar 11, 2014 Reply by George Lewter |
gas to electric conversionhello everyone, can anyone help me in converting my 20 cuft gas kiln into electirc kiln. i need to know how many elements will i need and h… Started by Maulik Oza in Pottery Equipment |
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Feb 26, 2014 Reply by Jeff Poulter |
Refire Test Ring from previous Cone 6 Test to 1000c and Intereting ResultsRecently I opened a discussion here with my first test cone 6 test results and photos. I explained that due to circumstances, I did not do… Started by Jan Wallace in Glazes - Testing and Reporting |
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Feb 25, 2014 Reply by Norm Stuart |
info on Steve Hanson glazingtrying to gain some information on the glazing process used by Steve Hansen. If you can help direct me, I would appreciate it. thanks - ca… Started by Carl Ray Crutchfield in Glazes - Application Techniques |
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Feb 23, 2014 Reply by Norm Stuart |
refiring ^ 6 stoneware at ^06I've noticed that some people are getting some very nice results by refiring ^ 6 stoneware at ^06. Often the colors are are richer and more… Started by Lawrence Weathers in Network User Guide |
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Feb 23, 2014 Reply by Norm Stuart |
Glazing after Pit FiringI am interest in knowing if anybody has done this. I'm thinking of pit firing some 06 bisqued pots, glazing with cone 6 clear and then firi… Started by Scott Shaffer in Firing Techniques |
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Feb 21, 2014 Reply by LORRAINE ADAMSON |
Porcelain RingsHappy New Year Everyone I'm trying a new project and I was wondering if anyone had any experience or advice. I want to make some seamless p… Started by Brenda Outram in Pottery Equipment |
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Feb 18, 2014 Reply by Brenda Outram |
Alicia Claussen glazes with feldspar – C6?I would like to make up the following Alicia Claussen glaze. But I don't know what she means by feldspar – C6.. Insight doesn't list such a… Started by Lawrence Weathers in Glazes - Theory and Chemistry |
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Feb 17, 2014 Reply by Norm Stuart |
Mastering Cone 6 GlazesAfter reading "Mastering Cone 6 Glazes" I wanted an easy reference to the example glazes. Click here to purchase an eBook version of thi… Started by Norm Stuart in Ceramic Materials Education |
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Feb 17, 2014 Reply by cp dunbar |
Make your own spray gun for less than $10 & change glazes in mere seconds.For those who haven't seen it already, here is a video that explains how to make a brilliantly simple and wonderfully versatile spray gun… Started by Belinda Willis in Glazes - Application Techniques |
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Feb 14, 2014 Reply by Lawrence Weathers |
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