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Hello Potters,
I've created this blog spot for potters to have a place to discuss the the joys (and pains) of wheel throwing, handbuilding, sculpting, decorating, glazing, firing and anything else clay. I hope you will all feel free to share your experiences old and new relating to your potting. Hopefully this can become a destination where can can help each other solve our potting issues and develop our skills and artistic vision.
We have a great resource here at Sheffield Pottery
because there is someone here for every conceivable potting question one could have.
So if you have a question from kiln building to "how do I ..." or "what should I use to ..." lay it on me and we'll see what we and your fellow potters can come up with.
Have fun...
Don't forget to bookmak this page...
-tjh
I've created this blog spot for potters to have a place to discuss the the joys (and pains) of wheel throwing, handbuilding, sculpting, decorating, glazing, firing and anything else clay. I hope you will all feel free to share your experiences old and new relating to your potting. Hopefully this can become a destination where can can help each other solve our potting issues and develop our skills and artistic vision.
We have a great resource here at Sheffield Pottery
because there is someone here for every conceivable potting question one could have.
So if you have a question from kiln building to "how do I ..." or "what should I use to ..." lay it on me and we'll see what we and your fellow potters can come up with.
Have fun...
Don't forget to bookmak this page...
-tjh
posted by tjhspi at 9:51 AM
10 Comments:
Where do I go to have custom made stamps made for projects? And what is the best process for applying a stamp imprint on an already glazed piece?
Hi,
Custom stamps can be found in office supply sites, very expensive though. But a great alternative is to get Minnesota Safety Kut Printing blocks ($3.00) and make your own or have a graphic artist help you. It's a 4"x6"x3/8" blank.
Then use a lowfire 018 overglaze such as the Amaco Versacolor or SemiMoist overglaze sets of which you would want the tube version. (it also comes as a pan set like watercolor paints) Hope this is helpful.
_tjh
Hi,
S14 firing range is 02-10
So you may use low fire or high fire glaze with this body.
Your idea to bisque to cone 05, then glaze and fire to cone 6 is consistant with what we would recommend.
Doing a low fire glaze over a piece which has been bisqued to higher temp may give you a tighter piece but the glaze may not stick as well to the body.
Normally you want to bisque to a lower temp than your final glaze firing for best adhesion.
We recommend for your low fire glazes you would want to bisque low fire as well.
Also check the Velvet underglaze temp recommendations. They don't like to get super hot sometimes.
Hope this is helpful,
TJH
Help! I am trying to make oval baking dishes from cone 10 stoneware, but when I form the oval shape, the piece cracks when it dries. I am trying to avoid making a separate bottom, but I have tried everything else!
Have you tried putting it on an unglazed tile to dry. Unglazed tile can help absorb the moisture in a more uniform way. If you have a plaster bat laying around try drying it on that. Also if the sides are strong enough, dry it upside down. If your pieces are thick you may want to cover with plastic as well so it dries more slowly.
Let me know how you make out.
Tjh
I am researching to purchase an electric kiln, and would like to know if you've had any feedback or experience with the Paragon Janus series that fires clay & glass. Sure would appreciate any input on specific things I should consider when making this purchase, also. I would like to fire to cone 10. thanks
Hello,
This is my first blog, ever! I hope I can will get some replies.
On a different subject. My husband said he would build me a work table, but I cannot find design instructions for a good table anywhere. The ones i have come across are mostly for woodworking, etc. I want one that I can sit at comfortably and put my legs under without bumping into a shelf or board underneath it.
Thanks, L
Hello,
Just wondering about these warped plastic bats that I have. These guys were great until I put them under a heat lamp and ruined them. Does anyone know how to fix these guys?
Thanks,
Jenn
Hi I purchased an unused shimpo 071-v pugmill from a teacher closomg her shop - I hope I haven't been scammed....it didn't come with a manual and I've had it for 8 months before attempting to use it at home (they ran it before I bought it and it worked without clay). The only manual I can find is too basic and without informative diagrams. I turned all on and it ran so I added clay into hopper - the clay will not run through the auger and come out and the psi gage does nothing - the needle never moves so I have it stuffed with clay and it's just sitting there. My 1st pug mill AND 1st time to ever use one. I need help to troubleshoot the problems and explain in detail setup and usage. Can you help me with questions, and/or help me locate a manual that is truly an instruction manual? Ps I also have realized I paid too much for my pug mill - it was "new" and unused but found out it was 5 years old "new" . Lastly what type of oil do I need for this thing? Thank you!!!!!
Hi,
For tech stuff on a Shimpo Pugmill, you should give them a call: they should have a pdf manual and be able to answer these other questions you have about it: here is their number
(800) 237-7079
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