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Patricia Bridges
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- Port Washington, NY
- United States
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Glaze Tips & Tricks
Started this discussion. Last reply by Vladimir Jul 21, 2016. 18 Replies 3 Likes
Everyone has experienced this - Not all of our glazed pots are pleasing .....We unload our glazed pots from a warm kiln with the excitement of a 5 year old- waiting to get down to that shelf which…Continue
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- What is your experience with ceramics in general. (Long answer encouraged)
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- What is your current involvement with electric fired ceramics? (long answer encouraged)
- I teach Adult Advanced and Beginner Ceramics in a well equipped studio in Port Washington, NY. I teach both wheel and hand building to small groups and private one on ones. I also have a home studio where I do my own work that I sell. In my studio I have a Skutt 270 SF 7 cubic ft. kiln, my original 1977 Shimpo wheel,a new Brent Wheel a northstar slab roller and a TON of tools and toys.
I have been working in clay for over three decades. I am dedicated to excellence in craftsmanship and have a passion for my work.
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The week before vacation
Posted on August 12, 2014 at 6:24pm 2 Comments 1 Like
Setting things up the week before our vacation is an excersize in working backwards. On Monday, a day early, I got my last order out the door to my wholesale client. I feel like I have bought a small bit of time getting it out early. I can leave work basically finished and covered for the duration but I have a window of time to get it to that stage. Colanders need to be drilled and cleaned up and can then sit and dry while I relax on the beach. My week of teaching is a bit scrambled since…
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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.
Did your connection to Insight-live.com ever come back up? No one else reporting any issues.
Patricia
I love the bowl with the Khaki interior and the copper blue butter dish especially. I have enjoyed the video.
Would you be willing to share any information about your glazes?
Thanks.