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| cloudy leadfree glaze | 11/19/2009 | Sam Kelly |
Q: I hope you can help me. I have had to change to a lead free clear glaze. I have been advised to fire ...
A: pin holeing is also caused by fine clay particles(powder) on the pot, make sure its totally clay ...
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| Soda Ash, Sodium Silicate | 10/28/2009 | Sam Kelly |
Q: I was given the recipe for 'magic water' at a workshop recently, which was recommended for using ...
A: Majic water is used primarily for adhering handles etc. to pots. It is used straight(no added clay) ...
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| Using a ceramic bisque ware as a slumping mold for window glass | 10/24/2009 | stephen |
Q: Help! I am truly excited about this lesson I want to do with my high school art classes using a ...
A: I am no expert on glass slumping. I have friends in my studio that do it. I have seen them use ...
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| Paint chipping off bisque after firing | 10/21/2009 | Sam Kelly |
Q: We are having trouble with paint chipping off our bisque once it is fired. This is a new problem ...
A: If this is a new problem, first analyse what changes to ANY process have been made, its got to be a ...
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| sno kiln elements | 10/18/2009 | Sam Kelly |
Q: i am looking for elements for a sno kiln model number c27s 230v., 45 amp. Very difficult to find, ...
A: The next step is to have them made for you, check through this web site and email a manufacturer. ...
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| china | 10/15/2009 | stephen |
Q: I recently purchased a china pattern from Mikasa. On the bottom of each plate, there are three ...
A: It is ususally the marks left by little stands to stop the plate from sticking to the kiln shelf. if ...
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| engobe on cracked coils | 10/8/2009 | stephen |
Q: Do you have a certain recipe for engobe or can one go to "Georgies"(Clay supply store) and buy an ...
A: I am away from home at present but i can get u an engobe recipe in a few days. I dont think you can ...
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| Repairing a bowl | 10/6/2009 | Leisha Hiester |
Q: I bought an old tureen and a wash bowl at a car boot sale, The guy had them on the grass so i never ...
A: Kate, Are they fired ceramic? How large are the chips? If they're small and you're intending to use ...
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| Pottery/Firing | 10/2/2009 | stephen |
Q: I make large bowls in clay, then I paint them with stroke and coat, fire them, then I glaze and fire ...
A: I am not much of a potter, more a figurative maker. I think that as long as your dish/bowl is ...
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| I was sold Artic white clay instead of the grey Steves clay | 10/2/2009 | stephen |
Q: This artic white clay seems just a step over cement. I am havng a hard time w/ it. I glazed it and ...
A: I am really not sure what it is that you are trying to do. Are you trying to get a white base that ...
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| Is it worth restoring this figurine? | 9/28/2009 | Leisha Hiester |
Q: I have two ceramic figurines which belonged to my grandmother. One is called 'The Paisley Shawl' ...
A: Carolyn, If they have sentimental value, they're definitely worth restoring, but if you're only ...
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| bone dry coil separation | 9/27/2009 | stephen |
Q: There was an answer to use one part methol/2or 3 parts water. What is methol-at least I think that ...
A: I think coiling is tricky, you have make sure to join pieces correctly. I have heard all kinds of ...
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| cleaning ceramic molds | 9/26/2009 | Leisha Hiester |
Q: I recently poured a casting and forgot to rubberband it more than once so slip leaked all over. Now ...
A: Stacy, Have you tried re-pouring it? Sometimes the new wet slip will pull away the old and leave a ...
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| Where to find a ceramic Shop in VA | 9/26/2009 | Leisha Hiester |
Q: I am praying you can help me. We used to go to a shop in Virginia Beach, VA, but then we moved out ...
A: Barbara, Here's a listing of cities near you that have members in the CCSA, which is the ...
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| Ceramic paints | 9/25/2009 | Leisha Hiester |
Q: Mom used to use Africana paints to do the most awesome dry-brushing on highly detailed pieces. We ...
A: CE, Sorry, thought it had contact info attached. After doing some more digging it appears this post ...
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| Ceramic paints | 9/24/2009 | Leisha Hiester |
Q: Mom used to use Africana paints to do the most awesome dry-brushing on highly detailed pieces. We ...
A: I've been asked about Africana so much. It must've been a wonderful product. I saw this online, not ...
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| various | 9/19/2009 | Leisha Hiester |
Q: i need to find any kind of info in the internet that relates ceramics with the artistic movement of ...
A: Hortensia, Are you talking about the typical definition as in; Definition: appropriationism ...
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| lg. tile bisque firing | 9/18/2009 | Sam Kelly |
Q: We have recently made tiles 3/4" thick and 16 x 16 sq., with slab design added on top.Stoneware ...
A: at that thickness firing to bisque on thier sides should not be a problem. Tiles are best made on a ...
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| wedgewood jasperware slip | 9/18/2009 | Leisha Hiester |
Q: I wish to locate a source for blue "wedgewood jasper ware" slip. Or, if you know where I might find ...
A: Steve, I've not seen a recipe exactly for jasper ware, but I would think you could stain slip ...
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| Nova Kilns | 9/13/2009 | Leisha Hiester |
Q: I found a small Nova Kiln at a rummage sale yesterday, and it really didn't come with any ...
A: Bob, Sound like you may have a doll or test kiln. Why don't you contact a kiln supplier; ...
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| identiy object | 9/11/2009 | Leisha Hiester |
Q: hallo: can you help me about try to identify a ceramic figurine and if is possible the artist too? i ...
A: Luis, Wow, what a beautiful piece. I'm not an antiques expert. I highly advise you to seek out an ...
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| sgraffito | 9/9/2009 | Leisha Hiester |
Q: I am trying the sgraffito technique. I used an underglazed on my greenware,scratch a desin, do I ...
A: Patti, Congratulations on trying something new! I'm convinced that is exactly how most artists find ...
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| plaster mold | 9/5/2009 | Sam Kelly |
Q: I have a 4 piece plaster mold. It leaks slip even though tied with rubber bands and I would like to ...
A: the only way is to look and see where the pieces are not matching, check the locating peg and dimple ...
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| Plaster paris | 9/5/2009 | stephen |
Q: My husband purchase 3 100 lb bags of dry plaster molding and mixed some per instructions and poured ...
A: I am not sure where you can purchase vase moulds. But you could buy some vases that you like the ...
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| Slab work | 9/4/2009 | Leisha Hiester |
Q: I am still pretty new at ceramics, if I have buld a box with contained without any openings, will ...
A: Patti, Congratulations on finding ceramics. You will have a lifetime of learning and fun. Any ...
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| Packing ceramic molds | 9/3/2009 | Leisha Hiester |
Q: I need to ship some ceramic molds to my sister in another state. (I picked them up cheaply and she ...
A: Judi, Whew! molds are heavy. I hope you don't have alot to ship. If you do, I have shipped by train ...
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| Ladies face makers mark | 8/30/2009 | Leisha Hiester |
Q: I could only send one photo so here is the second photo of the back of the piece withe makers mark. ...
A: Tess, Again this appears from the photo to be chalkware. Chalkware is a term that refers to ...
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| Ceramic Shop Locations | 8/28/2009 | Leisha Hiester |
Q: I'm looking for a ceramic shop in Charlotte and surrounding area. My grandmother loves to paint ...
A: Michelle, I have heard about this one; I'm certain if you contact them, they will know of someone ...
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| paint pen for bisqueware | 8/27/2009 | Sam Kelly |
Q: Sam, I have a large Skutt kiln and do a lot of hand painted ceramic tile. My brushes are of all ...
A: I have been down this road, two things I did, one: was I bisque fired the glazed pot, this allowed ...
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| firing | 8/27/2009 | Leisha Hiester |
Q: I have fired my kiln several times, but the last three times the cone (04) has not bent at all. on ...
A: Deanna, Even if you don't have an L&L, this is a good site for reference; ...
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| Moving large flat pieces | 8/24/2009 | Leisha Hiester |
Q: I love to make flat slab wall hangings, spprox. 19X19". My problem is getting them to the kiln when ...
A: Donna, I bring a kiln shelf to the table & gently slide the piece right onto the shelf. I use ...
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| Porcelaine plaques | 8/23/2009 | Leisha Hiester |
Q: Does a porcelaine plaque which is not hand-painted and not signed has any real value? Why people bid ...
A: Natalia, You didn't provide enough information and a photo always helps, but I'm assuming you have a ...
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| cracking | 8/22/2009 | Sam Kelly |
Q: I'm using plaster press molds that I have made. I'm finding that in some of the vessels that I make ...
A: I use Walkers Imperial Porcelain 4317 http://www.walkerceramics.com.au/porcelain%20bodies.htm Its a ...
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| gold hand painted imari | 8/21/2009 | Leisha Hiester |
Q: we have inherited a gold imari dinner set, red with gold and white decorative images. Dinner plates, ...
A: Sue, Beautiful! It's just my opinion, and probably because I am a Christian, but I try to ...
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| gold hand painted imari | 8/20/2009 | Leisha Hiester |
Q: we have inherited a gold imari dinner set, red with gold and white decorative images. Dinner plates, ...
A: Sue, I received only one image; the mark on the back of the plate. It is a mid-20th century mark ...
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| Ratty old Clarice Cliff | 8/20/2009 | Leisha Hiester |
Q: I have found an old white chipped bowl knocking around, if it didn't say Clarice Cliff on the ...
A: Traci, Do you have a photo of it? I'm not sure about the UK, but in the U.S. beginning collectors ...
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| gold hand painted imari | 8/20/2009 | Leisha Hiester |
Q: we have inherited a gold imari dinner set, red with gold and white decorative images. Dinner plates, ...
A: There is such a paranoia about the dangers of pottery glazes, so much so that there are now all ...
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| Creating ceramic tiles for swimming pools | 8/20/2009 | Leisha Hiester |
Q: I'm interested in designing/making ceramic tile 'art' (the pool industry refers to them as mosaics) ...
A: Tammi, When I lived in Hawaii, my neighbor worked at her home studio and produced these products ...
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| Permanently writing on glazed ceramics | 8/19/2009 | Sam Kelly |
Q: I have a glazed ceramic picture frame that I would like to write on. I would like the writing to be ...
A: Not quite sure what you mean by 'sharpie'. A permenant marker is like a felt pen that once used to ...
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| cracking | 8/18/2009 | Sam Kelly |
Q: I'm using plaster press molds that I have made. I'm finding that in some of the vessels that I make ...
A: the only reason you should be using Southern Ice Porcelain is to attain translucency. If ...
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