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About stephen
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Expertise
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

Experience
I have been a figurative ceramicist for 10 years

Organizations
none

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

Awards and Honors
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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Questions Answered By Expert  stephen 
In Category  Ceramics

SubjectDate Asked

Using a ceramic bisque ware as a slumping mold for window glass10/24/2009
  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 ...
china10/15/2009
  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 ...
engobe on cracked coils10/8/2009
  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 ...
Pottery/Firing10/2/2009
  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 ...
I was sold Artic white clay instead of the grey Steves clay10/2/2009
  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 ...
bone dry coil separation9/27/2009
  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 ...
Plaster paris9/5/2009
  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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