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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| cleaning an intricate statue | 1/23/2012 | Debra Flint |
| Q: I received an old statue of the Blessed Mother and Child Jesus from my mother-in-law. It is painted ... A: The gold is probaly gold sheets whick may come off? Try a q-tip with alitlle rubbing alcohol on the ... | ||
| Atlantic Mold 225 | 1/17/2012 | Leisha Hiester |
| Q: I have an Atlantic Mold Nativity numbered 225 and I was wondering what is the value? I have been ... A: There's been so many changes within the mold industry in recent years. It has made it hard to keep ... | ||
| American beauty kiln parts????? | 1/13/2012 | Leisha Hiester |
| Q: I am looking for an element and switch for an AMerican Beauty model AB 1B (I hope that is correct). ... A: First, I apologize for taking so long to get back to you. I've just battled the common cold for ... | ||
| meiselman imports - mancer kitchen canisters (made in italy) | 1/3/2012 | Leisha Hiester |
| Q: I saw that you posted a web inquiry (on 7/16/08) about your Mancer "bake shop" & "coffee shop" ... A: So sorry to be delayed in answering you. I have been ill for a few days. I answer so many inquiries, ... | ||
| ceramic trivets | 12/25/2011 | Leisha Hiester |
| Q: I am a hobby potter with no formal education. I was recently asked to make a ceramic trivet. What ... A: Gloria, Congratulations on potting! I would use a heavy grogged stoneware, but almost any clay will ... | ||
| Kiln Info | 12/14/2011 | Debra Flint |
| Q: I have a kiln that my grandmother used to make her dolls & other ceramic pieces. She passed away ... A: If you live in Florida the boys and girls club will take most things. Senior centers also do. It is ... | ||
| Painting a ceramic mug | 12/13/2011 | Leisha Hiester |
| Q: I bought a plain ceramic mug from a retail store. It is usable (ie already fired) mug which was ... A: So sorry to take so long to reply. Christmas time at our house was very busy. Your local hardware ... | ||
| Painting a ceramic mug | 12/11/2011 | Leisha Hiester |
| Q: I bought a plain ceramic mug from a retail store. It is usable (ie already fired) mug which was ... A: What a cute idea! Did the project instructions say to use Acrylic paint? It's o.k. to use Acrylic, ... | ||
| concrete rubber molds | 12/9/2011 | Leisha Hiester |
| Q: i want to make concrete statues, what is the best type of rubber mold i can make myself? A: I haven't worked in concrete, but I can send you to the best in mold making and I'm sure they'll ... | ||
| Book on ceramics | 12/8/2011 | Debra Flint |
| Q: I'm thinking I might like doing pottery as a hobby, but I have never it done before. I come from a ... A: I love pottery , you need a wheel unless you want to make flat objects. The wheel makes them round. ... | ||
| Where to find Fashion Hues Paint/Stains | 12/6/2011 | Debra Flint |
| Q: So now that I am back into painting ceramics, where do I find the fashion hues paints/stains? A: They went out of business many years ago. Afew years ago I put an ad on craigslist asking if anyone ... | ||
| Ceramic molds | 11/30/2011 | Leisha Hiester |
| Q: I have a church that was given to me for Xmas years ago. It says Byron Molds 1975 on the bottom. ... A: There have been so many changes among the ceramic mold companies over the years. It is difficult for ... | ||
| ceramic tiles | 11/29/2011 | Leisha Hiester |
| Q: need to make 20 inch square tile that about 1 and half inches thick what percentage of grog should i ... A: Daniel, Are you standing your tiles up on edge by themselves? I have a tile rack I use. If you ... | ||
| CarboxyMethylCellulose for re-glazing | 11/21/2011 | Leisha Hiester |
| Q: Just got a pot back from glaze firing, & many colours have nearly vanished. Thought about re-glazing ... A: Sorry about your firing. It has been the angst of many a ceramicist. What cone are you firing to? ... | ||
| ceramic tiles | 11/18/2011 | Leisha Hiester |
| Q: need to make 20 inch square tile that about 1 and half inches thick what percentage of grog should i ... A: Sorry to take so long to reply. I also raise Huskies and my bitch just had 6 gorgeous pups!! With ... | ||
| What is this? | 11/12/2011 | Leisha Hiester |
| Q: I have what looks like an antique gallon jug, but it doesn't have an opening at the top, but it does ... A: What an interesting piece! Stoneware crocks and jugs have such an intriguing history. They were at ... | ||
| Halo Gold luster glaze cone 019 | 11/10/2011 | Leisha Hiester |
| Q: I'm trying to find a source of Halo gold that used to be made by Hanovia and was taken over by ... A: Hanovia was a division of Engelhard and when Engelhard was purchased by BASF the Hanovia division ... | ||
| pricing of ceramics | 11/8/2011 | Debra Flint |
| Q: how do you decide what a piece of ceramics is worth? is it by age , the newest thing, by creator , ... A: We used to take a mold and divide the price of the mold by 6. So if the mold is $60.00 each ... | ||
| pottery | 10/25/2011 | Leisha Hiester |
| Q: it is a beautiful blue. with lots of detail. i have attached two pictures one of the markings ... A: I only received the bottom photo and it's a bit blurry so it's hard to read. I'm not an antiques ... | ||
| Haviland Antique China Silver Anniversary #19 | 10/10/2011 | Leisha Hiester |
| Q: We have inherited a good deal of the above china from a great aunt. She was a rather precise woman ... A: What a wonderful aunt to leave you such a precious item. There is no way to appraise a set without ... | ||
| mold company | 10/8/2011 | Leisha Hiester |
| Q: I have several S-K Pottiers molds and have parts missing and wonder if anyone out there has any idea ... A: I have found a source that may be of tremendous help to you; Petro Mold Co. 12775 Donation Rd. ... | ||
| Mallory ceramics | 10/6/2011 | Leisha Hiester |
| Q: I have 2 pieces that I would like to know if they have any value or should I garage sale them? They ... A: It's hard to know without seeing them. I highly suggest you consult with an antiques expert. Perhaps ... | ||
| Greenware -bisque | 10/5/2011 | Leisha Hiester |
| Q: If one modifies a greenware piece & then has it fired, can you then repair any flaw you did not ... A: Scott, There are huge changes that occur when greenware is fired. Beginning at about 1650⁰F ... | ||
| problems with glazing | 10/3/2011 | Debra Flint |
| Q: I have had problems with some of my underglazes (which may be several years old as I bought my ... A: Usualy undergalze does not go bad. It may be to thick but water is fine to thin. Were the bottles ... | ||
| Help identifying this antique Korean Tea Set? | 9/21/2011 | Leisha Hiester |
| Q: I have a Korean tea service from my great-grandmother with KOREA and another words stamed on the ... A: Here are some other resources you might check with; ... | ||
| Bowl | 9/20/2011 | Leisha Hiester |
| Q: We were going through my mother in laws things when we came across this little bowl. We were ... A: Glad to help if I can. Try to send photos of the bowl and the bottom of the bowl and close ups of ... | ||
| Crazing | 9/17/2011 | Debra Flint |
| Q: We have recently discovered that our pieces are crazing weeks/months after they are completed. We ... A: The glazing has nothing to do with the crazng. It is your firing that does the crazing. Your ... | ||
| Double firing | 9/15/2011 | Debra Flint |
| Q: I want to fire some plates with crystalline glazes (cone 10) on the inside (I have an electric kiln ... A: Sorry, I don't do reduction firing. Tried it once and about burnt the building down and none of the ... | ||
| Recipe please. | 9/14/2011 | Debra Flint |
| Q: I've been looking for a recipe for tube lining slip but haven't been able to find one. Could you ... A: Yes, I use regular slip that has set in the bucket . It is the slip that I cut off on the molds. ... | ||
| Pottery Bird Info. | 9/11/2011 | Leisha Hiester |
| Q: Please help me identify this Bird. The Raymor sticker has been torn and I can't make out the part ... A: Raymor, in the 1950's produced some of their own ceramics using well known designers. They're a ... | ||
| Jester figure by Ellen Williams | 8/31/2011 | Leisha Hiester |
| Q: I have a Court Jester figure dated 1987. It's on a wooden stand that has a "coin" on it which says ... A: Ellen Williams would be the artist. Only 9500 of these were produced. You have #896. In 1987 ... | ||
| porcelain tea set | 8/30/2011 | Leisha Hiester |
| Q: Very fine very lightweight (hummingbird weight....) two marks on one set. Black with gold ; ... A: The set is a Japanese SHUZAN FUKIYAKI, circa Early-Mid Century. The symbol on your right translates, ... | ||
| Old tile ship painting | 8/24/2011 | Leisha Hiester |
| Q: My grandfather bought an old tile painting in a frame, for $75,, in 1978 at a yardsale. Its a big ... A: Wow, it's beautiful! I'm not an antiques expert. I do ceramics/pottery. Do you have a photo of the ... | ||
| ceramics | 8/14/2011 | Debra Flint |
| Q: Back in the 70's I use to go to classes and paint ceramic figures and dishes. I have not seen and ... A: Yes, they still exist. Not very many, thou. I buy a lot on line. Google ceramics. I buy bisque and ... | ||
| where to find greenware in Missouri, Illinois | 8/13/2011 | Debra Flint |
| Q: Could you pleasae tell me of any shop that sells greenware in the St. Louis, MO area. Most all ... A: I live in Bradenton, Fl So I know SW Fl. Which has no ceramics shops right now that has Greenware. I ... | ||
| stoneware | 8/11/2011 | Debra Flint |
| Q: I bought a stoneware Olive oil dispenser and the bottom is very rough. I am concerned about it ... A: There is afew ways to get rid of the rough spots. There is a bisque stone that will rub it off. At ... | ||
| pricing ceramics | 8/10/2011 | Debra Flint |
| Q: hello i took over my aunts ceramic shop after my uncle passed away but he did all the pricing on the ... A: pricing is the hardest part. I to inherited trucks of molds. First I got old mold books or new ones. ... | ||
| antique china | 8/7/2011 | Leisha Hiester |
| Q: I have a set of Homer Laughlin China, style eggshell Georgian, dishes. I have the whole set except ... A: Have you tried Replacements.com? They're quite knowledgeable and have a broad range of replacement ... | ||
| Gold Imari Vases | 8/6/2011 | Leisha Hiester |
| Q: I have 2 vases that have a green pattern with birds. I want to sell them and want to know what ... A: Jamie, I would look for a reputable antiques dealer whose been established and in business for a ... | ||
| Gold Imari Vases | 8/5/2011 | Leisha Hiester |
| Q: I have 2 vases that have a green pattern with birds. I want to sell them and want to know what ... A: If these are real Imari, depending upon their condition, I've seen them go for $300-$3,500. I'd be ... | ||
Leisha Hiester
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Expertise
Inquiries about ceramics, pottery, clay and art in general.
Experience
21 years in ceramics and clay, teaching, producing and selling.
Education/Credentials
College, courses, teacher and worked in production studios.
Past/Present Clients
Private collections
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