Studio Operations and Making Work

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1. question Leaving the clay as is

   By Zincdecitrate, August 28, 2020   

   • sculpture
   • sculpting
   • (and 2 more)

     Tagged with:

     • sculpture
     • sculpting
     • sculptures
     • clay
   • 3 replies
   • 395 views
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   • Bill Kielb
   • August 30, 2020

2. Porcelain Once Fire Help

   By ThatTeenPotter, August 22, 2020
   • 18 replies
   • 1.2k views
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   • ThatTeenPotter
   • August 28, 2020

3. Firing schedule ∆10 question

   By allenc27, August 27, 2020
   • 7 replies
   • 369 views
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   • allenc27
   • August 28, 2020

4. Which chemicals use for removed glaze decoration.

   By Sdf, August 27, 2020
   • 1 reply
   • 313 views
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   • Dick White
   • August 27, 2020

5. What is the best way to clean kiln shelves and spacers?

   By Barbsbus 4 fun, August 26, 2020
   • 2 replies
   • 370 views
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   • Bill Kielb
   • August 26, 2020

6. What do you use under platters to stop cracking

   By AndreaB, August 25, 2020   

   • cracking
   • glaze firing
   • 2 replies
   • 395 views
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   • AndreaB
   • August 25, 2020

7. Bad Decal Paper

   By stevehelmbrecht, April 16, 2019
   • 10 replies
   • 1.3k views
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   • Sonia
   • August 23, 2020

8. Firing Service

   By ame, August 23, 2020   

   • chicago
   • 1 reply
   • 327 views
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   • Bill Kielb
   • August 23, 2020

9. Test Firing for Miniature Work?

   By SweetheartSister, June 27, 2019
   • 9 replies
   • 1.3k views
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   • Bill Kielb
   • August 19, 2020

10. Painting after glaze

    By Sylvi, August 15, 2020   

    • paint
    • glazed ware
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      • paint
      • glazed ware
      • horrible color
    • 0 replies
    • 384 views
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    • Sylvi
    • August 15, 2020

11. Help with centering

    By Jessicak, August 10, 2020   

    • centering
    • coning up
    • 13 replies
    • 733 views
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    • Pres
    • August 14, 2020

12. Water In A Studio Without Plumbing: Ideas Needed 1 2

    By applekate, March 4, 2014
    • 41 replies
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    • Min
    • August 12, 2020

13. Here Is How To Get Wax Resist Out Of A Brush

    By docweathers, February 28, 2017
    • 14 replies
    • 4.8k views
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    • Mark C.
    • August 11, 2020

14. Primaries 1 2

    By CactusPots, July 21, 2020
    • 29 replies
    • 1.4k views
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    • Bill Kielb
    • August 11, 2020

15. Can't find out how to cut out feet

    By nancylee, August 3, 2020
    • 7 replies
    • 413 views
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    • Pres
    • August 7, 2020

16. newbie asking for a friend

    By anava, August 7, 2020
    • 3 replies
    • 251 views
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    • anava
    • August 7, 2020

17. Adding a foot to large vessels

    By Kohaku, August 5, 2020
    • 15 replies
    • 559 views
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    • oldlady
    • August 7, 2020

18. Handbuilt porcelain mugs

    By Dragonfly Pottery, August 4, 2020
    • 5 replies
    • 849 views
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    • Chilly
    • August 5, 2020

19. Clay for slab building

    By LeeU, July 28, 2020
    • 10 replies
    • 642 views
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    • LeeU
    • August 5, 2020

20. Cracks Appearing When Cup Used for First Time

    By Rick Wise, July 31, 2020
    • 12 replies
    • 1.7k views
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    • Mark C.
    • August 4, 2020

21. Clockwise or Anticlockwise

    By Hands On, August 3, 2020
    • 11 replies
    • 597 views
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    • Mark C.
    • August 4, 2020

22. Firing thick sculpted clay

    By Peter D Maas, July 23, 2020   

    • fire
    • 7 replies
    • 1.1k views
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    • Dragonfly Pottery
    • August 4, 2020

23. Repairing a hairline crack in a glazed piece

    By Brendan M, August 3, 2020
    • 2 replies
    • 800 views
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    • Mark C.
    • August 4, 2020

24. Clay dries too fast in hands, dry skin?

    By Kathy P, February 10, 2018   

    • pendants
    • figurines
    • (and 1 more)

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      • pendants
      • figurines
      • animals
    • 16 replies
    • 4.8k views
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    • WoodlandPotter
    • August 4, 2020

25. Attaching Dry Pieces To Each Other 1 2

    By Stone Spiral, August 14, 2017
    • 32 replies
    • 11.5k views
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    • PeterH
    • August 3, 2020