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Expert: stephen - 12/26/2009


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what causes wheel thrown pottery to warp while drying to a bone dry state?

Answer
dont know for sure,
a guess would be different thickness of clay, if the body thickness varies I guess that shrinkage would differ.
Also if you put your pot on a pourus surface then the clay might stick also warping your bowl.
sorry i am not a potter but i would go for the thickness of the clay as the reason.

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I can answer most questions relating to the making of figurative ceramics. i can answer some questions on the qualities of the types of clay that is suitable I can answer some questions on firing and drying techniques I can answer some questions relating to decoration

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I have been a figurative ceramicist for 10 years

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Master of Ceramics, Royal College of Art Ba Hons, Ceramics, First Class Honours

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I have won several awards and prizes for my work including best Figurative work from the Royal Ulster Academy, Bank of Ireland Scholarship award, Yard Gallery prize.

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