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John Forstall
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Pot Decoration Trials On Computer
Started this discussion. Last reply by scott kelly May 1, 2013. 5 Replies 0 Likes
One day when I was feeling square I made a squarish mug.Had no idea of what decoration, or how it was to be glazed.So I thought about taking a photo of the bisque piece and discover experimental…Continue
Magnetic Trimming Chuck
Started this discussion. Last reply by John Forstall Mar 14, 2013. 8 Replies 2 Likes
The simple Magnetic Trimming Chuck can be a weekend project if you have a few hand tools and some experience cutting sheet metal. The 11.5" diameter steel disc is cut from galvanized sheet stock…Continue
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- Retired potter with 34 years of experience.
Occasionally teaching clay and glaze formulation.
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Low cost flat lapping disc can be used on you potters wheel if you, drill bat pin holes in it, and provide a trickle of water to cool it. At amazon.com, 120 grit for aggressive material removal. Click the image to purchase
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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.
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 . . .
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I was in a pickle about trimming when I came upon your magnetic block system. FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mine is a bit thicker and I drilled holes at an angle to use my Giffin Grip rods and pads. I used an old saw blade stuck to a bat to fit my small wheel that the giffin grip doesn't fit. I use a wheel only for trimming hand built mugs, and I find this even better than the giffen grip as I can adjust the mug if it is off center as a hand built mug will be. I bought an Aspire wheel at NCECA, a portable light weight wheel. Thank you so much for putting your ideas out there. I'll send you photo's if you like. I think together were a genius!!!! Cristine. boyd@allclay.com