| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Firing a Chiminea | 11/20/2009 |
Q: .. I built a cone 10 stoneware Chiminea over the summer and have been drying it out to fire. It is ...
A: Cone 08 is a temperature range between 1692F to 1753F depending on the ramping of the kiln during ...
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| kiln safety | 11/20/2009 |
Q: I bought I little kiln (outside about 13" hex shaped and about as tall). I am working in a wood ...
A: The safety of kilns is dependent on the location in your studio. Place the kiln near a window if you ...
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| Gare 911 Kiln Manual | 11/16/2009 |
Q: I bought a old kiln. It's a Gare 911 (very small) with a Kilnsitter on it. Where do I go to get ...
A: I have exhausted my resources on locating a manual for you. The only other alternative is to contact ...
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| Research Questions | 11/16/2009 |
Q: i am required to pick a topic and do research but i need to do 3 interviews and i was woundering if ...
A: I would be happy to assist you in your research paper. Please do not email your questions to this ...
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| Thinning a Thick Glaze | 11/15/2009 |
Q: I work at a preschool and we have our own kiln. The glaze we have has solidified considerably. I ...
A: Solidification of a glaze happens when the glaze looses much of it's water content. It can also ...
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| Clay Rings | 11/13/2009 |
Q: I need to make rings 7" in diameter and 3/4" in width and 1/2" deep. I do not use a wheel to make a ...
A: Webb, Thank you for your recent question. Yes, you can make rings without a wheel. I will give ...
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| Oxides on Paper Porcelain with Texture | 11/13/2009 |
Q: I have been experimenting with textures on paper porcelain. I've never worked with oxides before but ...
A: An coloring oxide is a raw material developed to produce a color on a clay surface. Normally, the ...
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| glazes | 11/10/2009 |
Q: My question is I am a college student and I use the clay and kiln that my school has. They only have ...
A: Yes, there are glaze products that fall under the cone 4 maturing temperature. For your information, ...
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| Kiln Firing and Cones | 11/9/2009 |
Q: I am a beginner potter...last Christmas I got the gift of my own pottery wheel. Unfortunately, I ...
A: Unfortunately, you can't fire your pottery in a gas oven as the maximum temperature for a gas oven ...
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| Centering Clay Process | 11/4/2009 |
Q: Another question occured to me as I was "surfing" the answers here. Is there a trick to centering ...
A: I do teach classes in throwing online, which do include video of step-by-step techniques that help ...
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| What to Charge for Pottery Work | 11/4/2009 |
Q: Ti I am a hobby potter who has finally gotten good enough not to be embarassed to give her creatoins ...
A: I didn't list the glaze or other materials you may use in decorating your pottery. Use the cost of ...
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| Centering Clay Process | 11/3/2009 |
Q: Another question occured to me as I was "surfing" the answers here. Is there a trick to centering ...
A: There is really no "trick" to centering clay. Centering comes from practice and finding the position ...
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| What to Charge for Pottery Work | 11/3/2009 |
Q: Ti I am a hobby potter who has finally gotten good enough not to be embarassed to give her creatoins ...
A: Pricing ware depends on several factors. Quality, of course, is the first factor in determining ...
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| Kiln Controller | 11/1/2009 |
Q: I've been making low fire terra cotta tiles since 1990 using brush-on commercial underglazes and a ...
A: It sounds like the controller. Did you check the controller after you replaced the elements. Such a ...
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| Kiln Firing Schedule | 10/30/2009 |
Q: I have an older Skutt kiln (model 181). It has 3 switches (low, med, high) and a kiln sitter. I am ...
A: A three switch kiln is very easy to fire. First, place the cone into the kiln sitter that you wish ...
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| Black edges around pottery | 10/25/2009 |
Q: I am hoping you can help me with an explanation that might help a customer. They recently fired a ...
A: Yes, kindly send the photo to earthstokenfire@earthstokenfire.com and I will take a look at it. ...
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| Ming Dynasty Yellow Glaze | 10/25/2009 |
Q: I was impressed by a Ming Dynasty Bowl that I saw at the Philadelphia Museum of Art An image is ...
A: I also have visited the Philadelphia Museum of Art and seen the wonderful displays of the Ming ...
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| Black edges around pottery | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I am hoping you can help me with an explanation that might help a customer. They recently fired a ...
A: Without knowning what type of glaze that was used, the name or ingredients in the glaze, what clay ...
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| Volcanic glazes | 10/22/2009 |
Q: I am interested in any information you could give in how to create a volcanic glaze. I am using an ...
A: I answered this question previously but will be happy to list the answer again. Please follow the ...
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| crater glaze | 10/22/2009 |
Q: I just read your response to Chris (10/19/2008). He wanted to make a cone 9 crater glaze similar to ...
A: I recopied the answer I gave to Chris on the crater glazes. The answers to all of your questions are ...
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| Glaze Lettering Mistake | 10/19/2009 |
Q: I made a spelling mistake on a piece of pottery. It has already been fired w/a clear glaze. Is ...
A: Depending on where the spelling error is located, yes, you can fix it. If it is located on the ...
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| Toilet bowls made of porcelain/china | 10/15/2009 |
Q: Since toilet bowls are made of porcelain (or china, or whatever) could the inside of a toilet bowl ...
A: Yes, your toilet bowl is made of porcelain, but it is also glazed with a porcelain glaze. That is ...
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| Truly transparent matt glaze for porcelain | 10/14/2009 |
Q: Do you know of any truly transparent matte glazes or glaze recipe suitable for porcelain, firing ...
A: The glaze I sent you has been fired to 1230 degrees C or 2250 degrees F. Let me know if I can ...
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| Specific Gravity, Glaze and Water | 10/14/2009 |
Q: I've started to get a lot of bald areas in glazed pots. Sometimes just smallish ones on the top ...
A: I have always used a tried and true method for determing the amount of water to add to a glaze body. ...
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| firing | 10/14/2009 |
Q: I have been away from pottery for about two years. I hand build with stoneware and sculpture clays. ...
A: You can bisque fire your pieces to cone 05, which usually takes between 8 to 12 hours, depending on ...
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| Clear Glaze Turning Milky | 10/12/2009 |
Q: My mum and I run a paint your own pottery business. Recently, some of the items we have fired have ...
A: Clear glaze that turns milky is cause from either applying the glaze too thickly or not firing hot ...
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| Bald Areas in Glazed Items | 10/11/2009 |
Q: I've started to get a lot of bald areas in glazed pots. Sometimes just smallish ones on the top ...
A: The problem with your glaze is most likely caused from oils or dirt on the pottery. Oils from hands ...
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| Pigment | 10/10/2009 |
Q: I'm a potter from Cambodia a country which has long history of ceramic but unfortunately we had too ...
A: Glazes are made from three key ingredients. Silica, which is basically sand that you can locate most ...
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| Truly transparent matt glaze for porcelain | 10/8/2009 |
Q: Do you know of any truly transparent matte glazes or glaze recipe suitable for porcelain, firing ...
A: The only transparent matte glaze I have is the following. Be sure and test it before putting on your ...
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| Albany Clay Substitute | 10/8/2009 |
Q: Do you know of any source for albany clay or what would be a substitute in mixing a glaze. Thanks
A: Alberta Slip is the substitute for Albany Clay. I hope this helps you. If you have further ...
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| Tile Glaze Pitting | 10/8/2009 |
Q: I procure preglazed tiles and handpaint them , I fire at 1010 degrees centigrates with 3 minutes of ...
A: From your photo, the lines look to be caused from a quick cooling. Try slowing down the cooling ...
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| Satin glaze recipe | 10/7/2009 |
Q: Can you suggest a SATIN, OPAQUE, MID-FIRE, SMOOTH, white or clear, galze base recipe to which I can ...
A: I located another glaze that may work. Let me know. Matt White Custer Feld. 54 Whiting 14 ...
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| reglazing overfired work | 10/5/2009 |
Q: I had a huge problem with a batch of student work. I think there's an issue with my kiln but I'm ...
A: First, let's tackle the cone issue. If the cone came out a lump of shiny black, then the kiln fired ...
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| Safety - Lead in Glaze Ware | 10/3/2009 |
Q: I am putting together a website about dangerous things in the home and will be dedicating one page ...
A: I would be happy to assist you in your project. What would be easier to answer is a set of questions ...
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| Bonding Glazed Pieces Together | 10/2/2009 |
Q: I recently bought a kiln that came with a bunch of molds. Being a hand builder I was'nt sure if I ...
A: Yes, you can glaze and then stack bisque ware before firing and if the glaze is touching the stacked ...
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| Transparent glaze for cone 10 | 9/30/2009 |
Q: Is there any possibility of finding a transparent glaze (semi-gloss and/or matte finish) that is ...
A: The following glaze is one that I think will satisfy your needs. I have been using it for years and ...
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| Bubbles | 9/30/2009 |
Q: I've applied "dark yellow" amaco glaze to already properly bisqued pottery and recieved little ...
A: The most common reason for bubbles, also called blistering is caused when a glaze is applied too ...
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| Removing Glaze Stuck to Kiln Shelves and Kiln Wash Stuck to Pots | 9/30/2009 |
Q: my assistant forgot to place glazed bisque on stilts the kiln wash fused to my pottery and left ...
A: The most successful method to remove kiln wash from the bottom of your pots and glaze from the kiln ...
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| beginning potter with lots of questions | 9/29/2009 |
Q: I took my first wheel class at USAO and Lane encouraged me to take hand building because as a ...
A: Hello Drover! I understand your interest in pottery handbuilding. I am surprised that you were able ...
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| Tile Glaze Pitting | 9/28/2009 |
Q: I procure preglazed tiles and handpaint them , I fire at 1010 degrees centigrates with 3 minutes of ...
A: One of the unfortunate results when firing anything that is preglazed is that you do not know what ...
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| Volcanic Glaze | 9/28/2009 |
Q: I wanted to see the answer to a question about volcanic glazes. I want to experiment with silicon ...
A: Unfortunately, I don't have a copy of that particular answer to volcanic glazes. If you would like ...
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| glaze formula calculations | 9/21/2009 |
Q: would you be able to convert this glaze recipe into grams for me (to make a 2 gallon bucket) with an ...
A: When looking at a glaze recipe, it is usually written in grams, even though there are percentage ...
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| low temp white glaze | 9/18/2009 |
Q: i am looking for white glaze to fire at 1015-1020 degrees centigrade. i intend to cover a ...
A: Sorry for the delay, but it took me a while to find some low fire whites as I don't use them very ...
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| Small Kiln Blueprints | 9/16/2009 |
Q: I am wanting to build my own kiln, I just need a small one for my own personal projects. All of the ...
A: I have several small kilns blueprints for sale if you are interested. Write me at ...
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| volcanic glazes | 9/15/2009 |
Q: I just wanted to thank you so much for the very thorough answer you submitted on volcanic glazes! I ...
A: That is what we are here for on AllExperts. We hope to give meaningful and helpful information that ...
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| Glazing | 9/10/2009 |
Q: I am teaching myself to wheel throw and have successfully glazed my pots using shop bought glazes. ...
A: If you are interested in taking classes, do not worry about distance. I teach online glaze ...
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| Glazing | 9/8/2009 |
Q: I am teaching myself to wheel throw and have successfully glazed my pots using shop bought glazes. ...
A: In theory, you can take a base glaze and add colorants to it to create a colored glaze. The problem ...
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| yellow or red glazes. | 9/8/2009 |
Q: a good friend of mine is looking for a fire engine red and some really strong yellow to glaze. i ...
A: Yes, he will get very strong colors at Cone 04. In fact, that is the cone temperature where true ...
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| yellow or red glazes. | 9/8/2009 |
Q: a good friend of mine is looking for a fire engine red and some really strong yellow to glaze. i ...
A: Below I have listed a web site where you can purchase your glaze for your friend. The best colors ...
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| prevent cracking on large pot | 9/4/2009 |
Q: I made a 14" diameter pot using handbuilding technique. It is about 3/8" thick and 14" high. How do ...
A: There are several reasons why a pot will crack. The first is in the design and construction of the ...
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| Glaze Firing | 9/2/2009 |
Q: Is there a suggested speed for a glaze firing in an electric kiln?
A: There is no suggested speed for a glaze firing in an electric kiln due to the many different ...
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| Glaze flaking off | 8/31/2009 |
Q: I am using a Coyote cone 6 glaze that I have used before on the same clay I have used for years with ...
A: Chipping or peeling glazes occur when there is an improper glaze fit to the clay. Although you have ...
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| broken chimenea/smashed | 8/30/2009 |
Q: I recently purchased a clay chimenea/bbq from a shop that has now closed down. I have opened the box ...
A: Unfortunately, there is no glue that would withstand the type of fire you will be using in the ...
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| Cone Breaking in Kiln Sitter | 8/26/2009 |
Q: I read the thread about cones breaking in the sitter and am having the same problem. The Sitter ...
A: There are several reasons a cone will break in a cone sitter. I have listed some faults and ...
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| White Crackle Stoneware Glaze | 8/23/2009 |
Q: I have made quite a large torso which is going to be biscuit fired for me quite soon. After that I ...
A: I located a cone 8 crackle that should serve your purpose. Please test this on scrap pottery of the ...
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| paragon electric kiln | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I inherited a Paragon Electric Kiln that operates on household current. It is model Q11A, serial ...
A: I located the manual for this particular kiln which explains how to fire it and instructions on ...
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| Once-firing kids' pieces | 8/19/2009 |
Q: I am working with kids doing some (fairly simple) handbuilding projects... making piggy banks out of ...
A: One of the most common reasons for explosions in a kiln is air pockets trapped in the clay body. ...
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| Crackle Glazes | 8/19/2009 |
Q: I have made quite a large torso which is going to be biscuit fired for me quite soon. After that I ...
A: Could you please let me know if you are wanting a premixed glaze or will you be mixing your own from ...
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| glaze problem | 8/18/2009 |
Q: I just fired some pieces at cone 5 and my floating blue glaze turned out dark, dark brown. Is it ...
A: Yes, the thickness of the glaze will have an adverse affect on the color; i.e. brown. I use this ...
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| Firing glazes | 8/17/2009 |
Q: I have fired a bisk firing now I want to fire the glaze. Can I do a quick firing (with thick and ...
A: Quick firings always increase the risk of breakage, even when bisqued. The reason is the glaze has ...
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| hollow mold | 8/15/2009 |
Q: how are you? I would like to make a round hollow ball using clay,approx. 4"-6" in diameter.I will be ...
A: I was able to locate a website that sells hollow styrofoam balls. The one you will want to purchase ...
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| hollow mold | 8/12/2009 |
Q: how are you? I would like to make a round hollow ball using clay,approx. 4"-6" in diameter.I will be ...
A: You can use styrofoam balls, which will burn out when fired. Of course, be sure and punch a small ...
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| Trimming a Dry Pot | 8/12/2009 |
Q: Is there any way I can trim a pot that is dry. Can I try and get it damp again or will it crack. ...
A: Yes, you can trim a dry pot, but you must prepare the pot carefully before actually performing the ...
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| composition of clay and glaze | 8/9/2009 |
Q: I'm researching porcelain, and trying to figure out if the majority of porcelain contains a majority ...
A: China clay is pure kaolin or kaolinite. Only named China clay because of the location in which it ...
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| Firing porcelain | 8/8/2009 |
Q: I have Lemoge Porcelain and want to fire it to get a translucent effect My kiln is an electric kiln. ...
A: No, the speed of the fire will not affect the transluency but it may affect how the glaze interacts ...
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| Firing porcelain | 8/8/2009 |
Q: I have Lemoge Porcelain and want to fire it to get a translucent effect My kiln is an electric kiln. ...
A: Porcelain gets its translucency not from the actual firing, but from the ingredients in the clay ...
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| composition of clay and glaze | 8/1/2009 |
Q: I'm researching porcelain, and trying to figure out if the majority of porcelain contains a majority ...
A: Porcelain is a clay body found naturally in China, hence called China Clay. Manufactured porcelain ...
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| Firing plates and platters | 8/1/2009 |
Q: When firing a load of plates it also means filling the kiln with lots of batts.I am reduction firing ...
A: I use a plate setter that I designed using clay. Attached are the instructions for making a set that ...
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| Glaze material mystery | 7/29/2009 |
Q: An old potter died and I inherited his materials. Among them is a metal garbage can 1/2 full of a ...
A: Determining an unmarked or unidentified raw material can be difficult, especially if it is white. ...
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| low firing glazes | 7/27/2009 |
Q: For various reasons, I have decided to lower my glaze firing temperature to 1060. Having worked with ...
A: I can help you if you would kindly send a copy of the recipe you are using or developed. If you do ...
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| previous question | 7/25/2009 |
Q: A couple of days ago you responded to myhow do you keep a flat piece about 1/4 inch thick 18 inches ...
A: I'm sorry that I didn't make myself clear enough. Uncover the plastic so that 1 inch of the slab is ...
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| how to purchase unfired bowls/plates | 7/25/2009 |
Q: I have a little store and want to add to my inventory. I am interested in how to purchase ...
A: What you want to purchase is bisqueware. This is slip poured forms that have been fired to render ...
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| handbuilt wall hanging warping, cracking | 7/23/2009 |
Q: how do you keep a flat piece about 1/4 inch thick 18 inches long cut out in a shape from cone 5 ...
A: The trick to drying large slabs is to dry slowly, Try the following: Place the slab on a bat ...
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| Satin glaze recipe | 7/21/2009 |
Q: Can you suggest a SATIN, OPAQUE, MID-FIRE, SMOOTH, white or clear, galze base recipe to which I can ...
A: I think this glaze will do exactly what you are looking for. Please test the glaze before putting on ...
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| glazing low-fire greenware | 7/18/2009 |
Q: I am making low-fire paperclay pendants and would like to know if it is possible to glaze greenware ...
A: Yes, you can do a one time firing on greenware, but do the firing much slower than you would do if ...
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| bisk fireing | 7/15/2009 |
Q: suzzie again. I unloaded mykiln and found that none of my whitness cones melted so i checked an ...
A: There is no problem with firng to cone 07. Your firing didn't get hot enough for a true bisque ...
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| Glaze Recipe | 7/15/2009 |
Q: I am trying to re-find a cone 9/10 reduction glaze recipe. It is Val Cushing's Satin Matte lavender. ...
A: I'm glad you found it. I also have that particular glaze. The crazing is cause from too quick ...
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| Pottery in water | 7/15/2009 |
Q: I am a total novice in UK and would like to create some pottery designs of my own for my tropical ...
A: I found the following local pottery shop. See if this helps you. Contact them and if they are not ...
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| glaze | 7/15/2009 |
Q: suzzie again saying that i went and bought my kiln furnature and fired monday afternoon and it went ...
A: There is really no difference between ceramics and pottery unless you wish to truely identify ...
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| Glaze Recipe | 7/14/2009 |
Q: I am trying to re-find a cone 9/10 reduction glaze recipe. It is Val Cushing's Satin Matte lavender. ...
A: I'm writing to let you know I am looking for it. I know I have it, but I have thousands of recipes, ...
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| Pottery in water | 7/14/2009 |
Q: I am a total novice in UK and would like to create some pottery designs of my own for my tropical ...
A: Yes, fired, unglazed clay is safe in an aquarium, as long as the clay is fired to it's maturing ...
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| glazing/colouring | 7/12/2009 |
Q: I have built a clay head/shoulders about 12" high (made from a smooth white/grey coloured clay - I ...
A: I finally found what I was looking for. It is not a glaze that I created, but one that belongs to ...
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| kiln furniture | 7/10/2009 |
Q: i have a 24x27 kiln with no furnature and little money and i would like to know if i can make ...
A: I know the cost of the kiln shelves may seem expensive at first, but in the long run, it will save ...
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| firing to cone 04 and 05 | 7/10/2009 |
Q: I have been having some trouble with my kiln. I bought clay that should be fired to 04-6 and ...
A: Before I can help you with your problem, I need to to check your clay label and your cone label and ...
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| kiln furnature | 7/9/2009 |
Q: i have a 24x27 kiln with no furnature and little money and i would like to know if i can make ...
A: I would not use angle iron inside a kiln, even for low temperature firings. The angle iron will bend ...
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| Repairing Small Hole in Fired Clay | 7/8/2009 |
Q: When I was sanding the spout of the teapot I made, I went a little too far and now have a small ...
A: I am assuming that your piece has just been bisque fired. If so, an easy way to fix the hole is to ...
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| glazing/colouring | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I have built a clay head/shoulders about 12" high (made from a smooth white/grey coloured clay - I ...
A: I am currently looking for a glaze recipe I designed that should be perfect for your bust. It is a ...
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| Cone 5 | 7/3/2009 |
Q: I am new to the firing process of ceramics. If my glazes are Cone 5, does that mean i fire to Cone ...
A: Yes, you would fire to cone 5. The specific temperature for cone 5 is between 2118 and 2205 F ...
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| polishing porcelain | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I have several small porcelain items that I've bisque fired to cone 04. Rather than putting a clear ...
A: Before I give you a solution to your request, I would not be a good expert in this field if I did ...
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| Firing Schedules | 6/24/2009 |
Q: My wife's pottery business is starting to ramp up and we want to develop a set of standard ...
A: There are really no set standards when it comes to drying time as drying depends on many factors ...
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| Mold on pottery? | 6/18/2009 |
Q: I have quite a few of the painted terra cotta pieces I bought in Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas. ...
A: Terra cotta is a very porous clay body that absorbs moisture when in humid areas or areas such as ...
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| Reduce firing temperture of ^10 glaze | 6/17/2009 |
Q: What raw material can I add to a high fire ash glaze to get it to melt at ^5/6? I've read frits can ...
A: Although frits can lower the firing temperature of any glaze, depending on the frit, frits come in ...
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| Jungle Gems | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I just saw a post about using Jungle Gems on functional ware. What if you apply a non-toxic, lead ...
A: Although application of a lead free glaze over the Jungle Gems glaze would seem as though it would ...
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| Glaze fires differently on one side of pot | 6/14/2009 |
Q: When I fire in the Cress electric kiln at the studio where I take classes (mid range, cone 5/6), one ...
A: It sounds like the kiln is your problem. When a kiln is used as much as those in a studio that gives ...
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| right way to use oxides | 6/13/2009 |
Q: I am still in my first year of pottery as a hobby and I have encountered some conflicting opinions ...
A: There are several ways to introduce oxides as a decorative application. One application method is as ...
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| Sealing a Stoneware Mug where Glaze Missed | 6/12/2009 |
Q: I took a pottery class and made a stoneware mug (glaze fired to cone 10). Unfortunately, I noticed ...
A: First, check the mug carefully where the glaze seperated. It may be that the glaze colorant ...
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| strong plates (to use for eating) source, degree firing | 6/12/2009 |
Q: I would like to make sturdy dinner plates and wondered if you know of a source where I could ...
A: Try Tim Sullivan Creekside Pottery 1221 Ralston Ave Belmont, CA 94002 (650) 591-3012 or Joy ...
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| strong plates (to use for eating) source, degree firing | 6/12/2009 |
Q: I would like to make sturdy dinner plates and wondered if you know of a source where I could ...
A: It would help to know where you are located in order to assist you with locating a supply for your ...
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| Glazed Pottery | 6/9/2009 |
Q: where can I buy an outdoor glazed pot in Tacoma, Washington?
A: Try the Clay Art Center in Tacoma. They have a great connection of pottery artists that they can ...
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| glaze cracking of a bisqued pot | 6/6/2009 |
Q: The shino glaze I bought ready made is cracking of the pot as soon as it is really dry, any ...
A: There are several reasons a glaze will crack or flake off a pot at drying. Knowing the glaze recipe ...
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| wheel bat | 6/5/2009 |
Q: I am a new potter and just bought an old Estrin motorized kick wheel. it has no pins and I wondered ...
A: You can attach a bat the old fashioned way by creating a clay ring and placing the bat on top of the ...
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| Low fire paperclay | 5/30/2009 |
Q: Can low fire paperclay be fired to ^5/6 ox? What happens if it is?
A: No, low fire paperclay can not be fired to mid range. If you were to fire it to mid range, it would ...
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| slip | 5/27/2009 |
Q: Im new at the clay,ive been doing wood art for over 30 years and want something different. ive ...
A: The thickness of the clay plays an important part in drying and firing. Therefore, if you want to do ...
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| firing my cress kiln | 5/23/2009 |
Q: I've only used , a Skutt w/ a digital controller. Now I have a Cress with a Firemate kiln sitter. ...
A: Yes, it is possible to do the schedule you desire, but before I give you the instructions on setting ...
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| firing order | 5/21/2009 |
Q: I wish to fire some plates (not for food) I wish to use a luster and a decal others I wish to use ...
A: You should put on the luster or gold first and then the decals. I hope this helps you. If you ...
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| successful firing of clay made items | 5/20/2009 |
Q: I have just started a clay class using 119 clay. In my handbuilding project I made one large pot ...
A: The most guarantee way to prevent cracking or breaking in a kiln during firing, especially when ...
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| light blue satin matt glaze recipe | 5/20/2009 |
Q: I used a beautiful robin;'s egg blue satin matt glaze in OKC that I can't get a recipe for and every ...
A: Unfortunately, robins egg blue is created with cobalt. I do not know of any blues not created with ...
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| Kiln Purchase | 5/19/2009 |
Q: I am purchasing a kiln for a small elementary school, and I've narrowed my choice to the Paragon ...
A: I compared the two kilns you are considering and although you did not list your specific needs I ...
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| mid-range oxidation glazes | 5/11/2009 |
Q: My college experiences in ceramics took me on a journey through the wonderfully interesting and ...
A: The limitation on mid fire manufactured glazes is due primarily to two reasons. The first is because ...
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| How to high fire to cone 6 | 5/10/2009 |
Q: I am a new potter and have a small Duncan Teacher's kiln that I have been using for several years to ...
A: Your firing method described in your question is just fine for firing to cone 6. Just use a 6 cone ...
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| glaze scratch in porcelain | 5/10/2009 |
Q: I have a fine hairline like scratch to the glaze on a Chinese porcelain vase and would like to ...
A: Depp, Thank you for your recent question. If this vase is an antique, I suggest you take it to ...
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| glazing porcelain | 5/8/2009 |
Q: After I have fired my porcelain to 6 , Can I glaze my piece with a glaze which only fires to 06 or ...
A: If you did not fire your porcelain to the maturing temperature, then yes, you can use a cone 06 to ...
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| Once Firing | 5/7/2009 |
Q: I am an oil painter that has just recently taken up clay sculpting and have quickly become addicted. ...
A: Yes, you can create a stone like surface but I do not have any recipes for this process. Try looking ...
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| Calcining Alberta slip | 5/6/2009 |
Q: I recently discovered that one of my new glazes had some application problems on large ware- the ...
A: As for applying alberta slip recipes, add about 2% CMC Gum to keep the glaze from cracking. Using ...
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| Calcining Alberta slip | 5/5/2009 |
Q: I recently discovered that one of my new glazes had some application problems on large ware- the ...
A: Could you please disclose the recipe for the glazes you used? Calcining the Alberta slip may not ...
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| firing my cress kiln | 5/4/2009 |
Q: I've only used , a Skutt w/ a digital controller. Now I have a Cress with a Firemate kiln sitter. ...
A: To help you, please give me a detailed list of the schedule you wish to use. I will then tell you ...
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| 04 cones breaking before firing is completed | 5/3/2009 |
Q: I have a Duncan LX 914 manual). I bought it used. I ran a test firing for 04 cone and three times ...
A: First, remove the kiln wash from the prongs. This will affect the way a cone will bend. But this is ...
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| Bisque & Glaze Firing Basics | 5/2/2009 |
Q: I took pottery in HS but regretfully was never taught a single thing in regards to cone temperatures ...
A: When choosing glazes and clays, always remember that they should be compatible in temperature ...
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| acrylic or oil | 4/30/2009 |
Q: I am new to ceramic and I created a box with Bmix clay for my class and it has been fired (unglazed ...
A: Although your ware was fired in a glaze kiln, you may still be able to use a glaze to decorate it. ...
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| clay/glaze problems | 4/30/2009 |
Q: I've constructed plates with small flowers floating on surface, fired to bisque at 03. No ...
A: Yes, there was a closing recently in Upstate New York with a talc mine. But as to it affecting the ...
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| clear dipping glaze for mid-fire | 4/28/2009 |
Q: I would like to switch from low-fire clay to mid-fire porcelain but my low-fire dipping glaze crazes ...
A: Try the following. This should do quite well for your work. SPI HIGH-FIRE CLEAR GLAZE (One ...
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| firing metal with clay | 4/26/2009 |
Q: I'm a professional sculptor and would like to know if I need any special ventilation for my kiln if ...
A: There may be some risk when using metal in your kiln. Because there are many metals available to use ...
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| how to do it? | 4/25/2009 |
Q: I am a relative newbie in pottery. I am going to make a circular platter about 9 inches across in ...
A: The easiest way to create a band around a platter is to center and secure the platter on your wheel ...
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| Making slabs of clay | 4/23/2009 |
Q: how are you.I make slabs approximately 20cm x 30cm and 2cm thick from clay.Then I engrave names on ...
A: The trick to drying large slabs is to dry slowly, but 2/3 weeks is a long time, even for a thick ...
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| glazing | 4/23/2009 |
Q: Hallo Ti: I wonder why when I glaze two different glazings but the same cone, when the glaze meet ...
A: The problem is probably due to different glaze types. What happens when two glazes meet or join ...
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| clay/glaze problems | 4/23/2009 |
Q: I've constructed plates with small flowers floating on surface, fired to bisque at 03. No ...
A: In order to help you with your problem, I need to ask a few questions. Please respond with a ...
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| Ash glaze | 4/21/2009 |
Q: Have just tried 1st ever homemade ash glaze on st/wre. nice semi matt result, honey warm colour. Ash ...
A: Yes, I was referring to an electric kiln. And yes, it can be scary opening up the lid and must be ...
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| Ash glaze | 4/19/2009 |
Q: Have just tried 1st ever homemade ash glaze on st/wre. nice semi matt result, honey warm colour. Ash ...
A: I believe I have enough information to help you. To achieve raku colors, raku glazes are used ...
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| handbuilt bowls | 4/19/2009 |
Q: I have handbuilding bowls: a slab for the bottom then building up the sides with coils in different ...
A: Because you didn't list whether this was occurring during drying to greenware stage or when firing, ...
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| Ash glaze | 4/16/2009 |
Q: Have just tried 1st ever homemade ash glaze on st/wre. nice semi matt result, honey warm colour. Ash ...
A: In order to answer your question correctly, I have a couple of questions for you. The first is, ...
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| propane kiln problems | 4/15/2009 |
Q: My friend, a professional potter moved from sea level (natural gas) to 3000 feet in Sierra ...
A: I live in Oklahoma part of the year and in Washington State another part of the year. When firing in ...
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| coal feed downdraft kilns | 4/12/2009 |
Q: Have you got any knowledge on coal feed downdraft kilns. If so would it be possible to talk on the ...
A: Yes, I do have knowledge on coal fed downdraft kilns. If you would like to speak privately about the ...
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| ceramic bisque | 4/11/2009 |
Q: i have recently ordered a set of ceramics to paint and one of the pieces has a crack in it. i would ...
A: It is almost impossible to fix a crack in a greenware ceramic piece before it has been fired. I ...
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| underglaze gosu | 4/10/2009 |
Q: I want to decorate bisque with gosu. My work is too fragile to do this on greenware. I have the gosu ...
A: Gosu is the Chinese name for Black Cobalt Oxide. It is a pure cobalt pebbles with a hint of ...
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| glazing | 4/9/2009 |
Q: I want to start glazing my pottery but I have no idea about the temperature-schedules for the ...
A: When dipping pottery during glaze, the glaze should be as thick as cream and you only have to dip ...
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| Firing Temp for Pottery kiln | 4/5/2009 |
Q: I am newer to pottery. I have taken a few classes, purchased a wheel and am looking into a kiln. I ...
A: There are many great kilns available for stoneware and porcelain firing. Although I don't have a ...
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| Firing Temp for Pottery kiln | 4/4/2009 |
Q: I am newer to pottery. I have taken a few classes, purchased a wheel and am looking into a kiln. I ...
A: The type of kiln you purchase has more to do with the type of clay you will be using. If you are ...
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| Handbuilt piece, How to look professional and then duplicate it | 4/4/2009 |
Q: I took my first pottery class last June and work at it in most of my spare time now. I have made a ...
A: Duplicating pottery ware comes with experience. Repetitive work can only be performed two ways. The ...
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| glazing high/low fire | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I am a HS art teacher. We are building a large outdoor sculpture in art class out of segments of ...
A: As for using a high fire glaze and then refire with a low fire glaze, this is a very tricky method ...
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| Jungle Gems 06 Glazes/led | 3/29/2009 |
Q: I am making the leap to functional pottery. I am wondering if I am able to use the Gem glazes on the ...
A: I have been a potter for over 25 years and use still use raw lead in my glazes, but with one major ...
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| Glaze | 3/27/2009 |
Q: I paint tiles and I do very intricate work. Lately when I put on the clear glaze it ends up being ...
A: Your problem is probably not firing to maturing temperature for the glaze. Don't throw out your ...
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| underfired high fire glazed pottery | 3/23/2009 |
Q: It has been years since I've thrown pottery. Our second high fire did not mature. We took it to ...
A: Yes, you can refire the glazes. Repeat the process for firing in its entirety. Your pottery should ...
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| Decorating & Glazing Existing Plates | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if you could help me. I've got some old plates (about a dozen I think) lying in a ...
A: If you wish to decorate your plates for functional use, then you must decorate the plates with ...
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| bisque firing | 3/17/2009 |
Q: I am an elementary art teacher and have never glazed pieces before. I usually just fire them to cone ...
A: Yes, you can overfire pottery. You didn't include the maturing temperature for your clay body. If ...
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| bisque firing | 3/16/2009 |
Q: I followed manufacturers instructions for a bisque fire. Small blows came out OK but a larger bowl ...
A: There are several reasons a bowl will crack. Because you didn't list whether it was the side or ...
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| repairing cracks in greenware & bisqueware | 3/14/2009 |
Q: I have been told that there is mix of slip and other ingredients that will mend small and medium ...
A: I have used paper clay to solve the problem with cracks inn both greenware and bisqueware. To make ...
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| 06 fire | 3/14/2009 |
Q: These tall vessels were pre heated at 150 for 15-20 hours. The Bisque fire was stopped early today. ...
A: Stopping the bisque firing at 1675 degrees has brought the vessels past the point of returning to ...
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| Paint a fired clay dog | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I don't think I'm allowed to re-fire it because I'm from another school and we usually have to take ...
A: If the dog is hard when you tap it with a pencil and the color of the clay is lighter than when you ...
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| Paint a fired clay dog | 3/6/2009 |
Q: I made a clay dog today at technology (I'm 11 years old) and my teacher said that the kiln didn't ...
A: You should have your teacher re-fire the dog and bring it up to maturing temperature before you move ...
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| Reparing pottery | 3/1/2009 |
Q: I have recently come across a tip for repairing pottery when a piece is broken off before firing to ...
A: I found that the chemical reaction between vinegar and clay is one that is not really a reaction ...
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| Making Glaze | 2/23/2009 |
Q: I am interested in making my own glaze. Commercial glazes seem to be expensive. Will I save money in ...
A: To answer your question on watering down commercial glazes to dipping consistency, yes you can do ...
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| how to detached bowls from ...... | 2/23/2009 |
Q: Hallo Ti, this is me again with another question. I want to do very small bowls and I would like to ...
A: To remove a pot from a cone of clay, use your wire tool. Slow the kiln down and bring the wire ...
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| fireing clay | 2/21/2009 |
Q: my kiln does not have a pre-heat setting, so at what point do i take my work out, when the scale ...
A: To fire clay, you want to bring the temperature up slowly until the ware reaches maturing point. The ...
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| glazing and firing | 2/20/2009 |
Q: what would e the worst that would happen if a cone 5 clay with cone 5 glaze, was fired in a gas kiln ...
A: The worst scenario would be melted ware and glaze throughout the kiln. This would be very bad and ...
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| bisque firing | 2/20/2009 |
Q: what cone to i bisque fire cone 5 clay to?
A: Fire cone five clay to cone 05 bisque. If you have further questions, please feel free to contact me ...
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| under glaze temperatures | 2/19/2009 |
Q: I am taking a pottery class at a local art center and I thought that we fired at cone 10. I talked ...
A: I doubt that your art center is bisque firing to cone 6. Normally, bisque is fire to cone 05. I ...
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| firing greenware | 2/17/2009 |
Q: If ware is not entirely dry, it cannot be fired without threat of damage. But if you put the ware in ...
A: If you value your work, I would not take the chance of trying to dry clay in a kiln. There are ...
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| metal inclusions in fired pieces | 2/16/2009 |
Q: I don't know if you can help me but I'm interested in combining metal and ceramics in sculptural ...
A: Using metal in clay sculpturing has been performed often within the sculpturing community. But to ...
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| glaze for gas kiln | 2/14/2009 |
Q: my name is Jacaranda. I am looking for several bright "blood-red" or red-orange reduction glazes ...
A: I don't have any recipes for this cone temperature. Try the following websites. I believe you may ...
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| making cracks | 2/12/2009 |
Q: In my ceramics class i am building a vase in a shape of a heart and its going to be two-sided. on ...
A: I understand what you are want, but to better help you, I will give you information on finding ...
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| pitting of ceramic tiles | 2/11/2009 |
Q: I assisted with a community-wide project whereby local children used low-fire glazes to decorate ...
A: I doubt that the tiles are developing these pits by themselves. If what you are describing is a deep ...
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| recent crazing in Brown Betty teapots | 2/10/2009 |
Q: There's been some concern with Brown Betty teapots in the past year, some increased incidents of ...
A: Crazing in pottery is one of the most difficult problems to correct. The problem begins when the ...
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| Glazing | 2/7/2009 |
Q: My wife has a number of treasured seasonal plates and bowls from Williams & Sonoma. Each is marked ...
A: It is quite common for pottery to be attacked by mold on areas that are not glazed. The problem ...
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| plates chipping in dishwasher | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I am about to start a mobile pottery painting business. i have done some practice pieces, but have ...
A: I found your manual for it if you would like to have a copy. It tells how to maintain the ...
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| plates chipping in dishwasher | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I am about to start a mobile pottery painting business. i have done some practice pieces, but have ...
A: If you could send me the model of your kiln, I can help you with the firing schedule. I await your ...
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| Glaze problems | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I had some handprints fired 04 greenware, 06 glaze. Brand Duncan, color Tearose. Glaze popping off ...
A: The most common reason a glaze pops off is due to dirty ware prior to glazing. Even oils from your ...
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| plates chipping in dishwasher | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I am about to start a mobile pottery painting business. i have done some practice pieces, but have ...
A: In most cases, there are two reasons that glaze chips from ware. The first is that the glaze was not ...
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| Saving a chiminea | 2/1/2009 |
Q: It is bisque fired and unglazed. Do you have any suggestions on A. How best to repair the crack ...
A: If you are wanting to decorate the chiminea, I would suggest that you use stains and decorate with a ...
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| resealing | 1/31/2009 |
Q: I'm not sure where to get an answer on this but I thought I'd start with pottery experts to point me ...
A: Although I am not an expert in marble, I do know that you can not fire it. I wouldn't shellac it ...
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| glazing and firing temperatures | 1/28/2009 |
Q: I'm going to sound really stupid here because I know absolutely nothing about ceramic painting, ...
A: Low fire ceramic glazes fall into a range of Cone 09, 1665 degrees F to Cone 01, 2028 degrees F. You ...
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| plates | 1/26/2009 |
Q: I would like to make & paint plates from scratch to use for dinner. What materials would I need to ...
A: Jackson, Thank you for your followup question. Ah, I see. I'm sorry I misunderstood your ...
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| plates | 1/26/2009 |
Q: I would like to make & paint plates from scratch to use for dinner. What materials would I need to ...
A: Your best bet would be to find a local pottery or ceramic dealer that sells bisque. Bisque is a clay ...
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| Saving a chiminea | 1/25/2009 |
Q: It is bisque fired and unglazed. Do you have any suggestions on A. How best to repair the crack ...
A: The best fix for the chiminea is gorilla glue. You want to purchase the standard glue (brown) for ...
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| Refiring bisque ware | 1/23/2009 |
Q: I just bought a new Olympic 2327H kiln and fired my first bisque yesterday. I put a self sitting ...
A: Yes, you can refire, but there may be no need to do so if you intend on glaze firing the ware. If ...
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| Saving a chiminea | 1/20/2009 |
Q: It is bisque fired and unglazed. Do you have any suggestions on A. How best to repair the crack ...
A: Could you please clarify how large of a crack and what the spread is so thank I can refer you a ...
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| Low firing high fire clay | 1/10/2009 |
Q: I have cone 5 clay and can buy a very small kiln that fires individual pieces to 1700F (about cone ...
A: The kiln you want to purchase is a test kiln. It is typically used for testing glazes and melting ...
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| refiring cone 6 tiles | 1/6/2009 |
Q: I have made about 200 2" square x 3/8" thick tiles for my kitchen. Jar glazes - unfortunately, for ...
A: Yes, you can re-apply the glaze to achieve a deeper color. My suggestion to you is to use 200 grit ...
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| pottery bowl | 1/5/2009 |
Q: There is a green powdery mold growing on outside bottom of bowl,even when it just sits on ...
A: It is quite common for pottery to be attacked by mold on areas that are not glazed. The problem ...
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| Glaze with too much water | 1/5/2009 |
Q: I mis-read the instructions and made my dry glaze with about 4 times too much water. Can I let it ...
A: I know that you may think that working with this glaze is not worth the time, but please be patient ...
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| Firing Kiln with Manual Kiln Setter | 1/5/2009 |
Q: When firing glaze to a 05 on 04 bisque, how do I set the kiln. I have kiln setter, not digital. Do ...
A: It sounds like you have a Paragon type kiln, or one similar. I am sure you have more than one knob ...
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| Glaze with too much water | 1/1/2009 |
Q: I mis-read the instructions and made my dry glaze with about 4 times too much water. Can I let it ...
A: Yes, I do understand how much of an error that was made to your glaze. And yes, this solution will ...
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| repainting a glazed ceramic 30 inch dog | 12/19/2008 |
Q: I wanted to know If I could repaint a large glazed ceramic dog? It's off white and I want a very ...
A: Yes, you can repaint the dog. In fact, a good spray paint that is enamel and glossy would work well ...
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| repainting a glazed ceramic 30 inch dog | 12/18/2008 |
Q: I wanted to know If I could repaint a large glazed ceramic dog? It's off white and I want a very ...
A: Yes, you can refire it, but only use cone 05 glazes as we don't know how high the maturing ...
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| idea fora ceramic product ! | 12/16/2008 |
Q: I have an idea about a coffee mug,as strange as that sounds ! Seeing that coffee mugs, have been ...
A: If you would like to share your idea, I would be happy to help you. Because I am a long time potter, ...
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| refiring | 12/14/2008 |
Q: I was glaze firing to cone 6, but my kiln shut off just as my cone 5 was starting to bend. Can I ...
A: Yes, you can refire your ware and because it reached close to cone 5, you can shorten your firing ...
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| Too Risky To Fire In Kiln | 12/14/2008 |
Q: I've been trying to work on a clay sculpture (A "piggy" bank in the shape of a cat) but I'm too ...
A: I'm afraid that if you leave the sculpture unfired, it will not survive for the purpose you intended ...
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| over firing | 12/10/2008 |
Q: I have an L&L kiln that's about 3 yrs old. The vent is installed to pull air from the bottom and go ...
A: I believe your problem is in the kiln elements. The top elements are not reaching temperature and ...
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| glaze firing problem | 12/8/2008 |
Q: Ocasionally the bottom edges of my bowls and cup have tiny chips stuck to the kiln shelf. I'm ...
A: I came across your question again in my list of questions to followup on. I haven't heard back from ...
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| glaze preparation | 12/5/2008 |
Q: In ceramics class when preparing a glaze, we took the 100 base formula and multiplied all the ...
A: Although a some what difficult question to answer, there are several areas you should consider ...
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| purple glaze | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I need a dark purple (not lavender) food-safe glaze, Cone 10 reduction or cone 5-6 oxidation will ...
A: I think this glaze will work for you. Be sure and test it prior to using on your ware. If this is ...
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| glaze firing problem | 12/2/2008 |
Q: Ocasionally the bottom edges of my bowls and cup have tiny chips stuck to the kiln shelf. I'm ...
A: To help you, I need to ask further questions as your problem can be cause by many things. If you ...
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| frit 3195 | 11/27/2008 |
Q: I am looking for the unity formula also referred to as the unity molecular formula for a Frit 3195. ...
A: The unity formula is below. Leadless Frit 3195 .69CaO .40Al2O3 2.75SiO2 .31Na2O 1.10B2O3 ...
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| cracks in handbuilt piece | 11/25/2008 |
Q: I recently hand built a couple vases from slabs. I scored with slip and there were no cracks after ...
A: The cracks from bisque to glaze firing is usually caused from a shrinkage mismatch with the clay and ...
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| Low fire/high fire glaze | 11/18/2008 |
Q: I'm doing some small 2" tiles for a bench. These tiles I made to glaze w/high fire glaze so they ...
A: Yes, you could use a high fire glaze for the lettering and then apply the clear high fire over the ...
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| Low fire/high fire glaze | 11/17/2008 |
Q: I'm doing some small 2" tiles for a bench. These tiles I made to glaze w/high fire glaze so they ...
A: Unfortunately, if you fire to high fire, even with the high fire clear over the low fire glaze, the ...
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| glazing | 11/14/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me why a glosy glaze can become very powery on the once fired ceramic piece and how ...
A: What you are seeing is completely natural and expected from a glaze. Think of glazes in this ...
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| glazing | 11/14/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me why a glosy glaze can become very powery on the once fired ceramic piece and how ...
A: Could you please explain further the problem? Specifically, did you fire the glaze and when it came ...
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| mud clay firing in kitchen oven? | 11/13/2008 |
Q: i made a mask (probably about 4-5" long, 1/2 to 1cm thick) out of mud clay on a trip i took, and was ...
A: Unfortunately, cooking your mask in an oven will not bisque the clay, even if it is earthenware. ...
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| raw glaze peels off | 11/7/2008 |
Q: Some of my cone 6 glazes start to peel off after applying them to pots (bisqued at cone 08) My ...
A: There are two reasons a glaze will not stay on a pot. The first is a dirty pot. If the pots are ...
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| greenware problem | 11/6/2008 |
Q: you were so helpful with my questions a few weeks ago-thank you! i am sure you'll know the answer to ...
A: The problem with the molds are that they are glass. To use the glass dishes as molds, you need to ...
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| strange white dust and evolution of cracks | 11/6/2008 |
Q: I have a teapot which I bought from a discount shop. I noticed cracks have been gradually appearing ...
A: The site you obtained is a sister site to AllExperts.com. The information pertains primarily to ...
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| raw glaze peels off | 11/6/2008 |
Q: Some of my cone 6 glazes start to peel off after applying them to pots (bisqued at cone 08) My ...
A: Would you be so kind as to let me know the recipe for your glaze? Include the colorants. If the ...
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| strange white dust and evolution of cracks | 11/5/2008 |
Q: I have a teapot which I bought from a discount shop. I noticed cracks have been gradually appearing ...
A: DO NOT use the teapot any longer. Yes, depending on when and where the teapot was made, you could be ...
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| answers to the 10/21 post | 11/1/2008 |
Q: to answer your questions....i am using all different glazes, but they are all 06-04 glazes. i fired ...
A: It sounds like you have an element going out on the bottom of your kiln. The bubbles you are ...
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| ceramic kitchen sink | 10/29/2008 |
Q: i have a westwood boston kitchen sink and am having great difficulty in finding out who they are,can ...
A: Although I'm not an expert on specific manufacturers of ceramic products such as sinks, I did some ...
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| Mending bisque ware with paper clay | 10/28/2008 |
Q: I have a small crack in the hair of this sculpture. I want to glaze this verses filling the crack ...
A: First, let me say that your sculpture is a beautiful piece. It is very delicate in form and gives a ...
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| firing kiln | 10/26/2008 |
Q: i am just starting to fire my own work (finally, after years of bringing it to others...) I have the ...
A: Once again, thank you for your recent question. I did some research on your kiln. There are two ...
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| firing kiln | 10/26/2008 |
Q: i am just starting to fire my own work (finally, after years of bringing it to others...) I have the ...
A: Could you please let me know the model of your kiln? This will help in giving you a firing schedule. ...
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| slips | 10/22/2008 |
Q: can you slip a cone 5 over a pot built with cone 10. i fire to cone 5 I am worried about the slip ...
A: I am assuming that your reference to cone 10 is to the clay body. If you have bisque fired to cone ...
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| Low-fire glaze on cone 6 clay follow-up | 10/20/2008 |
Q: In an earlier response to a question about using cone 6 clay with 06-04 glaze, you said you should ...
A: Yes, you would be able to safely fire to cone 6. Remember these two things though: First, with ...
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| glaze recipe. | 10/19/2008 |
Q: I am looking for a "crater"type glaze similar to those used by Lucy Rie, the english potter. I dont ...
A: Crater glazes are also known as volcanic or froth glazes. Although these are commonly described as ...
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| resealing? old pottery that's used for human consumption | 10/18/2008 |
Q: I have an old water pot with faucet that was used for many years in a single room school house. It ...
A: It is difficult to give you a complete answer as viewing the pot is really the only way to determine ...
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| Cone 04 glaze recipes | 10/17/2008 |
Q: I am an advanced ceramics college student. It is our job to prepare and stock glazes for the ...
A: Here are some recipes for you to try. Be sure and test them on tiles before applying them to ...
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| Cone 4 glaze recipes | 10/16/2008 |
Q: I am an advanced ceramics college student. It is our job to prepare and stock glazes for the ...
A: Yes, I would be happy to supply you with a list of glazes for cone 4. I am currently on the road and ...
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| i fired to your instructions/more questions | 10/12/2008 |
Q: i fired according to your instructions and now have some questions. on the top shelf i had a tall ...
A: Could you please tell me if you are using the same glaze on all of the pots in your kiln? This will ...
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| firing | 10/10/2008 |
Q: i am pretty new to pottery. i bought a used kiln on ebay since i didn't know if i would like ...
A: It sounds like you have a Paragon type kiln, or one similar. I am sure you have more than one knob ...
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| raku | 10/9/2008 |
Q: after not potting for 3 yrs,I potting again! I need a bead tree?- and bead rods. Any advice for ...
A: Porcelain is not usually used in raku because of the temperature stress that causes breakage. Raku ...
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| Glaze ingredients | 10/7/2008 |
Q: I am a student working on copper red glazes. I have a recipe that calls for pegmatite. What is it? ...
A: Pegmatite is name for various large crystal feldspars. Two commonly used materials in glazes used ...
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| raku | 10/5/2008 |
Q: after not potting for 3 yrs,I potting again! I need a bead tree?- and bead rods. Any advice for ...
A: Congratulations on returning to potting! As for a bead tree, I have attached a simple drawing of a ...
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| firing and glazing | 10/5/2008 |
Q: I am wondering if it is possible to combine some bisqeware and glazed pieces at one firing. I ...
A: Yes, you can fire green ware to bisque and glaze ware at the same time! But let me explain the ...
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| oxides on bisqued sculpture | 9/21/2008 |
Q: I want to use oxides on bisqued sculpture but am unsure of the resulting colours at stoneware ...
A: Yes, you can apply oxides mixed with a little water to a clay surface but what you will get is a ...
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| oxides on bisqued sculpture | 9/21/2008 |
Q: I want to use oxides on bisqued sculpture but am unsure of the resulting colours at stoneware ...
A: The following information will help you. Please follow any recommended percentages. Chrome Oxide ...
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| Raku firing cone .014 | 9/19/2008 |
Q: I was talking to the store where I bought my cones and I was wondering if it is ok to bisque fire ...
A: As for getting more crackle in a crackle glaze that has been fired is to refire it and follow the ...
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| glaze issues | 9/19/2008 |
Q: I hand print children and make ceramics prints. I just started using a solid color, brand is ...
A: Popping off usually happens when the ware is dirty prior to applying the glaze. This can be caused ...
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| glaze running in kiln | 9/19/2008 |
Q: I am a beginner and am having problem with glazes running onto the shelves in my kiln when firing. ...
A: The cause of your mishap in the kiln is most likely from over firing. Although a glaze has a ...
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| Raku firing cone .014 | 9/19/2008 |
Q: I was talking to the store where I bought my cones and I was wondering if it is ok to bisque fire ...
A: Could you please respond with the following information so that I can correctly answer your ...
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| cone | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I teach pottery as part of my curriculum. Last year I ordered stoneware and cones and the pottery I ...
A: There is a big difference in the two sets of cones you ordered. Cone 04-06 are typically used to ...
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| Raku firing cone .014 | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I was talking to the store where I bought my cones and I was wondering if it is ok to bisque fire ...
A: You should bisque fire to cone 04. Cone 4 is what you will use for a glaze that fires to that cone ...
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| Raku kiln | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I am getting ready to purchase an older Olympic raku kiln 18" (about 8 years old but in good shape) ...
A: The type of gas you use depends on the type of orfice on the burner. If you decide to purchase the ...
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| glaze on cone 10 | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I have some cone 10 clay, but only cone 5 glaze: should I bisque to 05 then glaze and fire to cone ...
A: Unfortunately, you can not fire cone 04 clay to cone 5. The clay would melt, warp badly and stick to ...
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| glaze on cone 10 | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I have some cone 10 clay, but only cone 5 glaze: should I bisque to 05 then glaze and fire to cone ...
A: You should fire you clay to cone 10 and then glaze your ware and fire to cone 5. This will bring the ...
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| glaze flocculation | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I recently tested a glaze recipe out of the book "GLAZES CONE 6" by Michael Bailey. I have had great ...
A: There could be many reasons that could cause your glaze to flake from the pot. But because you have ...
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| Bubbles in glaze | 9/9/2008 |
Q: We fired a kiln load at cone 5 using a cone 5 matt glaze and cone 5 clay. Every pot came out shiny ...
A: It seems that there may have been an over fire with your kiln causing the broken bubbles. And ...
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| Clay types | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I am a student taking ceramics 2 at my high school and i was wondering what types of clay do you use ...
A: In my studio, I use various types of clays for throwing and hand building. I've included a list of ...
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| Cone 6 Clay with 06 Glaze | 9/7/2008 |
Q: I spent alot of time brushing glaze on a load of wheel thrown pieces... I loaded my kiln only to ...
A: Your question didn't entail whether your pots were bisque fired or greenware. The glaze you ...
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| Mickey/Minnie Mouse Turnabout Cookie Jar | 8/30/2008 |
Q: I have a cookie jar that was my mothers, the paint is all worn off and I would like to repaint it. ...
A: If your cookie jar is a McCoy, it may be to your advantage not to try and restore it. The value of ...
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| cracked clay vessel | 8/27/2008 |
Q: I had a large clay glazed vessel 135cm height x 100cm diameter(the belly). it has developed a ...
A: I have done some research and I'm unable to find the technique you are speaking of. Stress cracks on ...
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| center the clay on the wheel | 8/23/2008 |
Q: Hallo: I feel frustrated, what I am doing wrong? after I center my clay on the wheel, as soon as I ...
A: I am here to help you and enjoy seeing you progress. When a lump of clay is wobbly at the bottom, ...
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| center the clay on the wheel | 8/20/2008 |
Q: Hallo: I feel frustrated, what I am doing wrong? after I center my clay on the wheel, as soon as I ...
A: Let's see if we can fix your problem with the clay. First, let me share this...all potters feel ...
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| glaze formula | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I am looking for a ^6 recipe for a lavender or wisteria shade of purple glaze that is food safe. ...
A: I believe the following recipe will work to your needs. Please check this on a scrap of pottery ...
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| silicon carbide | 8/19/2008 |
Q: i would like to know what effect will have a silicon carbide addition to earthenware engobe? I know ...
A: Because of the known effects of silicon carbide, I wouldn't recommend the use of it in an engobe. ...
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| raku kiln burners | 8/15/2008 |
Q: I am teaching pottery to Mexican women, who are trying to make a living from their wares. I am back ...
A: My suggestion to you is to use a weed burner for the kiln. Because of the size and the fact that you ...
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| Unfired Pottery | 8/13/2008 |
Q: I have a rather large vase that I'd like to paint but it hasn't been fired. When you run your hand ...
A: In your question, you stated that your vase was unfired but you failed to tell me what type of clay ...
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| pottery | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I have purchased white earthenware clay, I am tryin to roll it to make round discs. It is sticking ...
A: Lynne, If you do not have a wedge board, find a table or piece of wood that you can cover with a ...
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| warping during firing | 8/4/2008 |
Q: I had 4 stoneware bowls warp in the cone 10 gas firing and one that did not. I noticed that the one ...
A: I would say that if everything else fired correctly in your kiln, then yes, the uneven shelf could ...
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| firing glaze temperature and time | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I am making ceramics in a summer school program and was wonder how long and at what temperature ...
A: It sounds like you have a Paragon type kiln, or one similar. I am sure you have more than one knob ...
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| clay sculpture | 7/26/2008 |
Q: I was wondering about a clay sculpture I have been working on every now and then. It has dried out ...
A: If your sculpture has not completely dried out, I would first take the time to place wet paper ...
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| FASH-en_HUES technique | 7/19/2008 |
Q: I purchased Fash-en-hues colors a few years ago to paint a bisque rooster, then my local ceramics ...
A: Basecoat the piece with white. Brush translucent color onto a small area, wipe or blot with an old ...
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| Stoneware | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I just bought a set of stoneware dinnerware. The majority of the dinnerware have imperfections ...
A: Imperfections in dinnerware is not common for someone who is experienced in pottery. It may be that ...
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| Reglazing | 6/28/2008 |
Q: I have a farm sink handmade in Italy. It is of fireclay with a gloss whit finish. It has a nick in ...
A: Yakimono was a name I went under several years ago for All Experts, before they were taken over by ...
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| Firing without a kiln | 6/26/2008 |
Q: Can I actully put a ceramic in the oven (kitchen stove) while it sits on a stone? And if so, what ...
A: Unfortionately, an oven will not reach the required temperatures to render the clay body permanent. ...
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| Firing porcelain | 6/14/2008 |
Q: I go to Uni doing a Ceramic Design Degree. I don't have a kiln at home. Over the summer, I would ...
A: Unfortunately, to render porcelain less fragile, as for transportation, you would have to have a ...
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| Mid Fire Clay Body | 6/12/2008 |
Q: I had a class last semester in pottery and bought some clay from a place that only had high and mid ...
A: You must bisque fire the clay to mid range first, then apply the low fire glaze and fire to the ...
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| Mid Fire Clay Body | 6/12/2008 |
Q: I had a class last semester in pottery and bought some clay from a place that only had high and mid ...
A: You can fire a mid fire clay body to bisque and then apply the low fire glaze and fire to the ...
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| low vs. high fire | 6/3/2008 |
Q: Can low fire glazes (04-06) be applied to cone 6 clay and fired at cone 6?
A: Low fire glazes, cone 04-06 can be applied to cone 6 clay, if the clay has been fired to it's ...
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| stoneware cone 10 | 5/24/2008 |
Q: Is it possible/safe to use glazed stoneware fired to cone 10 on a stovetop to boil water?
A: It is not recommended to use any pottery on top of a cookstove. The reason is that the burners ...
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