Electric Mid&Hi Fired Ceramics
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Holding at 1650 for One Hour.I've read a number of posts that suggest when trying to enhance "red" glazes at cone 6, it helps to cool to 1650 and then hold for one hour… Started by Jack Dembow in Firing Techniques |
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Jul 7, 2012 Reply by Jennifer Leader |
RespiratorsDoes anyone know anything about respirator sizing? I figured that I am a small woman (5'3")and therefore a size small...Also any ideas for… Started by Nadine Mercader in Pottery Equipment |
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Jul 2, 2012 Reply by Nadine Mercader |
Supporting Membership Strengthens and Enhances the C6P networkUpdated July 5, 2012 Supporting membership is conferred on those who contribute to our community, either by contributing quality content to… Started by George Lewter in Network User Guide |
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Jul 1, 2012 Reply by George Lewter |
Small test kilnI found a small 115V kiln on my Craigslist and I think it would make a great test kiln. I'm limited in space right now but I would like to… Started by John Talbot in Pottery Equipment |
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Jun 29, 2012 Reply by Nadine Mercader |
Steering Committee Discussion and Committee Nominations Area.To make the network more of a community, members need to feel they have a say in how the organization operates. Members are always encourag… Started by George Lewter in Network User Guide |
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Jun 23, 2012 Reply by George Lewter |
Black Gold Matte C6Black Gold Matte Red Art Clay 49.0 (I used local red clay) Manganese Dioxide 36.5 Ball… Started by Jan Wallace in Glazes - Recipe Exchange |
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Jun 17, 2012 Reply by Jan Wallace |
Need help with Pure Brilliance Glaze on Terracotta, PINHOLING problemsI have had good experiences with this glaze in the past, and now seem to be encountering difficulty with pinholing, most especially on larg… Started by Joanna Griffin in Glazes - Application Techniques |
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Jun 17, 2012 Reply by Brian Guffey |
Help! Blisters or PinholingI recently mixed up a batch of Variegated Slate and Waterfall Brown from Mastering Cone 6 glazes. I did a slow glaze firing with a 15 minu… Started by Tori Sheppeard in Glazes - Development and Adjustment |
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May 31, 2012 Reply by lessie hostilo |
thoughts ad coments about the change and purpose of cone 6 electrici am surprised to see that our group has expanded to raku, gas and even some ^10 firing. i really liked when it specifically addressed t… Started by eleanor akowitz in Uncategorized |
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May 28, 2012 Reply by Craig Rhodes |
Potters Displays for Art and Crafts Shows.Would really like to see what others have done to display wares at shows - both indoor and outdoor. Portability, attractiveness, ease of se… Started by George Lewter in Marketing & Business Savvy |
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May 24, 2012 Reply by Patricia Bridges |
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