October 2017 Newsletter

~ Ceramic info, tips, and tidbits from our network and beyond ~


HERE ARE A FEW THINGS FROM THE NETWORK

WORTH SHARING THIS MONTH:

SUCCESS IN ALASKA

The 2017 Alaska "Claycation" in August was C6P's first real-world gathering.

From the feedback we received, everyone who participated had a 

thoroughly enjoyable experience.  Most expressed gratitude for the

chance to meet and work with clay people in such a spectacular setting.

 Click here for a recap of the amazing Claycation of 2018.   

Many thanks to Dot, George, and all those who made it happen.

Perhaps this is the beginning of something good.

With a dedicated studio over half completed,

Dot's place will be even more spectacular next year.

How many of you who missed this years event would want

to go there for a reprise and upgrade?

Do you know of another destination that's just right for

Claycation 2018, 19, or 20?

All that's needed is an activist and a few others to answer the call.

BALLOON PARTY

A member shares a link to a quick video.

It shows a cool decorating technique she'd never seen before. 

Everybody loves cool decorating techniques.

Check it out here.

CUTLERY MARKS

Cutlery marks are a devilish problem.

Just ask any potter who dares to chase the elusive, silky matte.

Here, a few members discuss the problem.  

Knowledge is shared.  Recipes are modified.   

Check it out and see...

AND ANOTHER THING!

They say there's nothing quite like religion or politics to get folks fired up.

Apparently, discussing the merits of online sales is right up there, too.

Check out one of the livelier debates we've ever had on the network here.

We laughed.  We cried.  We shared opinions.

FROM THE ARCHIVE

This image from member Dale Duncan

reminds us all that our beloved material, clay,

really is at its finest in the green state.

Anything's possible.

THIS MONTH'S HEADER IMAGE

This month’s header image comes from member Filip Margodt.


If you have comments or complaints,

or if you’d like to include something in an upcoming issue, please message Erik.  

Feedback is always welcome.

You are receiving this because you are a member of Cone6Pots.

Visit the network at cone6pots.ning.com.

Thank you.


 

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Members have had great things to say about John Britt's new book, Mid-Range Glazes. Click the image to buy from Amazon.com

Purchase Glazes Cone 6 by Michael Bailey, The Potters Book of Glaze Recipes by Emmanuel Cooper, or Making Marks by Robin Hopper, all available at amazon.comMastering Cone 6 Glazes by John Hesselberth & Ron Roy is now out of print.

Harbor Freight is a great place to find unbeatable prices for better HVLP spray guns with stainless steel parts and serviceable economy models, as well as detail guns, all tested by our members for spraying glazes, as well as compressors to power the guns. As yet no one has tested and commented on the remarkably inexpensive air brushes at harbor freight.

The critter siphon gun is a spray alternative that is well liked by some of our members, and is available at amazon.

Amazon is also a competitive source for photo light tents for shooting professional quality pictures of your work. They also have the EZ Cube brand favored by several of our members. You might also want to purchase the book Photographing Arts, Crafts and Collectibles . . .

If you are up to creating videos of your work or techniques you might want to invest in a flip video camera

Following are a few scales useful for potters. Ohaus Triple Pro Mechanical Triple Beam Balance, 2610g x 0.1g, with Tare $169.00

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Tips for Members

If you just want to spout off, it is best accomplished as a blog posting. If you want to get more guidance and ideas from other members, ask a question as a new discussion topic. In the upper right corner of the lists for both types of posting, you will find an "+Add " button. Clicking it will open an editor where you create your posting. 4/16/2014

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