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Andrea Wolf
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Kiln Vent
Started this discussion. Last reply by Andrea Wolf Jan 23, 2015. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hi All,I'm not sure if this is the right place to stick this question / discussion so forgive me if I didn't find a more appropriate topic header.I've got a very small - garage based studio. I'm…Continue
Glaze Calculation Software - Pro's / Con's - Which Program
Started this discussion. Last reply by Gina Skillings Mar 11, 2015. 17 Replies 0 Likes
Hi All,I'm about to start using glaze calculation software and am at a loss for which one to select. I dont really want to pay for more than one but I am kinda stuck as to which one to pick...…Continue
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- What is your experience with ceramics in general. (Long answer encouraged)
- I studied ceramics at Scripps College and worked at the American Museum of Ceramic Art in Pomona, CA. After a stint working in a software company, I have been working as an artist, avid glaze developer, and cofounder of GlazeForge.
- What is your current involvement with electric fired ceramics? (long answer encouraged)
- Learning and testing until I run out of tiles.
- All our content is viewable by the public. Why do you want to be a member, when you can already see everything as a non-member?
- To learn as much as possible because I believe that no one is ever truly done learning.
- Where do you work on your ceramics projects?
- home studio
- Do you have your own, or participate in other ceramics Websites:
- http://glazeforge.com
- How did you find this network?
- search engine
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- At 6:00pm on March 21, 2012,
Jan Wallace said…
Welcome Andrea. Enjoy the journey.
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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.com. Mastering Cone 6 Glazes by John Hesselberth & Ron Roy is now out of print.
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The critter siphon gun is a spray alternative that is well liked by some of our members, and is available at amazon.
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If you are up to creating videos of your work or techniques you might want to invest in a flip video camera
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And finally a low cost clone of the OHaus. The Adam Equipment TBB2610T Triple Beam Mechanical Balance With Tare Beam $99.62
ebay is a great alternative for many tools and the equipment used in the ceramics studio - kilns, wheels, extruders, slab rollers are often listed there both new and used.
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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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