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Lawrence Weathers
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How to do Acrylic paint pouring with ^6 glaze ??
Started this discussion. Last reply by Norm Stuart Aug 22, 2018. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Does anyone know how to do this with ^6 glaze?acrylic paint pouringContinue
glaze flaking off in high magnesium glazes
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tom Anderson Jan 12, 2017. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Lalone crawl is one of the worst . it is very high in magnesium. But I don't want to reduce the magnesium because I like the fired affect very much. On application to bisque it all begins flaking off…Continue
Slip trailing
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lawrence Weathers Jan 24, 2017. 9 Replies 0 Likes
I'm trying to refine my skills at slip trailing and struggling. I'm having trouble getting slip to squirt in a smooth flowing manner, sometimes on top of one another and with feathering.Mixing it…Continue
Making art reduces stress hormones ... get potted
Started this discussion. Last reply by Marina Reijsmeijer (Kleierij) Jul 23, 2016. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I found an interesting bit of research to further justify wasting time making pots.Making art reduces stress…Continue
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- What is your experience with ceramics in general. (Long answer encouraged)
- I am a hobbyist potter, mostly self-taught, beginning about four years ago. I mix all of my own glazes. I also have a gas kiln which I seldom use anymore.
I have a very well equipped studio in my garage.
- What is your current involvement with electric fired ceramics? (long answer encouraged)
- My electric kiln is a Skutt 1227 with computer controller. I do not try to sell my stuff because I am too lazy to do a booth at pottery fairs and my production is too low for wholesale
- 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?
- I need information on glazes and I might be able to contribute a little particularly around low cost home made equipment. I also feel that I should financially contribute to the site if I benefit from it.
- Where do you work on your ceramics projects?
- home studio
- Do you have your own, or participate in other ceramics Websites:
- http://www.ceramicartsdaily.org
- How did you find this network?
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Good day,
I am RonaId Morris, I saw your profile and I decided to contact you immediately. Can you get back to me on my email (ronmorri01@gmail.com) for full details.
Regards.
I moved your topic "How Artists Get Paid" to the newly re-opened forum topic "Getting Serious About Selling Your Work"
I like your stuff too Doc. I think we share a common interest in improvising when we can.
Lawrence it is Amaco Blue Rutile with Amaco Albany Slip decoration. This pot was fired to cone 5. If fired to cone 6 the blue rutile will pin hole. Thx for the compliment. Wayne Herrick
Thanks for adding me. I'm sure the exchange of information will be two ways :)