Mark C. Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 Well I'm ordering My next years materials I have a few items for other potters materials on this list like the stoneware white bodies and some small quantity materials in 10# increments It looks like about 23,000 lb order for next year-good thing I'm slowing down-as my back is hurting looking at moving this into my clay shed which has less than a ton left right now. I think I'm covered well but you may see something I'm missing?? I'm also doing a ( order for another potter-small order of a ton of Porcelain This stuff will come in January Liscom Hill Pottery Order (A) Material- Cone 10 wet bagged clay 4 Tons WC 384 Dave’s Porcelain newest stock on floor Pent-#6 ¼ 6 Tons WC 383 Dave’s Porcelain-pent #6 Special order 1000#s WC 631 550 Porcelain-newest stock on floor 500#s WC 428 Babu Porcelain-newest stock on floor 200# WC 841 Danish White plain 500# WC 842 Danish White W/sand 250# WC 419 wood and sagger clay IF Available ? Small chance Dry materials (A) 10# Zircopax plus 10# Spanish red Iron oxide 10# Red NR-R-02 10# Alumina Hydrate 20# cobalt Oxide 50# custar feldspar 50# 325 mesh silica 100#s Nepline syenite A-270 (50# bags) 100#s whiting 2 bags Alberta slip (44# bags) 1 FS243 protection tube 1 FS 24012 thermocouple with block 15 -4 inch triangle posts (4 inch long X 1 ½ ) Please do not send square posts 15 -3 inch triangle posts (3 inch long x 1 ½ ) Please do not send square posts 15 -1 inch triangle posts (1 inch long X 1 ½ ) Please do not send square posts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Min Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 muscle relaxants, icy hot patches, heating pad, and 1 young strong hired help to move all that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 Tequila. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlady Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 2 apprentices, young and strong and willing to shut up and learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted November 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 Tequila. I'm not a drinker how about a frontal lobotomy ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 New iPad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preeta Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 Mark why do you prefer triangular posts to square posts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted November 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 You can fit more work around the triangle posts as the have an angle edge.Square post take up more room. Since I load on average 35-40 shelves per fire this little bit adds up. as it 3 posts per shelve. Bowl rims can get closer to stilts as well as all other forms. The tri posts (this are the larger 1 1/2 inch ones) not the small hobby kiln ones .Loading is an art in itself and is not spoken about much. I own lots of posts(square round tri whatever) and over time they compress meaning they are no longer what they started out. Thats why I am ordering more. At cone 11 with a 5 foot vertical load on them and 25-30 glaze fires a year after 20-30 years the post are shorter and I get feed up mixing and matching posts to keep it all flat. I coat the ends with wash as well. I have 4 racks racks of post one at each kiln This one next to car kiln has various size cubicles that are made for each size from small to longs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 IF you ever retire I hope you have one hellafa hobby I would suggest working with clay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pres Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 maybe you need a palette lift on there if you don't already have one! best, Pres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted November 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 Pres I get the stuff forklift pallet loaded into my truck two pallets at a time and unload it by hand into the clay shed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 Sounds better than bookwork! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glazenerd Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 I do not see any: copper carb/ox epk/bentonite cornwall stone dolomite gum/s stains wheel parts /batts Nerd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted November 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 I do not see any: copper carb/ox epk/bentonite cornwall stone dolomite gum/s stains wheel parts /batts Nerd I am well stocked in those items Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preeta Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 aaah Mark. thanks for the lengthy explanation. it all makes sense now. i have been allowed to help load the kiln. and before i put the posts in i have to size them and make sure they are the right height. i wondered why they shouldnt be. but the lab tech was focused on organizing loading the kiln so i didnt want to break her concentration. triangle is space consideration. wow. woudlnt even have thought of that. our school has all kinds too but mostly triangular ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcia Selsor Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 Two months in Hawaii Marcia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pres Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 Sodium Silicate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyK Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, Naproxen.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denice Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 Offer a swap to the other potter, pay for his porcelain if he will unload your clay or at least help. Denice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayjay Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 You seem to be forgetting that you were going to be slowing down! I plan on cutting out a few shows in 2017 as part of my planned slow down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Johnson Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 ...a more macho 'tude or else some throwing minions. Don't stop now because it only gets worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glazenerd Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 Mark: I have gotten so good at mixing things: perhaps I should try some lithium carbonate based analgesic. Remember, you have to test.test.test....Thought 2: place an ad at your local community college for a "day with a production potter." Leave the details out until the class arrives. Nerd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8Kpottery Posted December 7, 2016 Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 Is this what it takes to be a "pro"? Oy vey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saki Posted December 7, 2016 Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 Regarding the 50# 325 mesh silica— is there a big difference between 325 mesh and 200 mesh? I've only used 200 mesh, which is a little cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glazenerd Posted December 8, 2016 Report Share Posted December 8, 2016 Saki: Mesh size plays a role in melt. Nerd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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