Studio Operations and Making Work

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1. paperclay How do I work out the support when hand building an animal in paper clay?

   By Terri98, August 1   

   • sculpture
   • animal
   • 9 replies
   • 319 views
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   • Denice
   • August 8

2. Purchasing Gold Luster in Bulk: An Option?

   By Beth Krah, August 4
   • 6 replies
   • 153 views
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   • Kelly in AK
   • August 6

3. Moving Sculpture to Kiln

   By tman123, April 25
   • 11 replies
   • 441 views
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   • neilestrick
   • August 2

4. Firing fully glazed midfire stoneware pieces without stilts

   By LeslieV, July 29   

   • stilts
   • glazed
   • (and 1 more)

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     • glazed
     • firing
   • 4 replies
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   • neilestrick
   • August 1

5. Cleaning machines for clay studio floors

   By Humboldt Potter, July 31
   • 3 replies
   • 173 views
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   • Denice
   • July 31

6. Building a ceramic studio

   By LJCeramics, July 27   

   • clay
   • workshop
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     • workshop
     • matertials
     • safety in the studio
     • origanization
   • 3 replies
   • 166 views
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   • Bill Kielb
   • July 28

7. Skutt Model A Wheel Used 1 2

   By Crusty, September 23, 2014
   • 31 replies
   • 6.9k views
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   • Mark C.
   • July 27

8. How can I stop surface cracks around my joints during drying? (I feel like I’ve tried everything)

   By carlymakesmugs, July 26
   • 3 replies
   • 258 views
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   • Babs
   • July 27

9. Xpression Decals

   By Ben xyz, July 24
   • 5 replies
   • 253 views
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   • Mark C.
   • July 27

10. Large format bisque tiles

    By chipcoates, July 26
    • 1 reply
    • 124 views
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    • High Bridge Pottery
    • July 26

11. Trimming tools

    By Hulk, July 22
    • 2 replies
    • 184 views
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    • Pres
    • July 23

12. Firing Schedule - no program, no kiln sitter

    By SaigeDruid, August 14, 2022
    • 17 replies
    • 1.9k views
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    • iffetorbay
    • July 21

13. Slowing drying time - can I use cooking oil or spray for small parts?

    By uptomyelbowsinclay, July 17   

    • sliptrailing
    • slip painted
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      • drying time
    • 4 replies
    • 268 views
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    • Hulk
    • July 18

14. Slow Bisque Concern re: Iron Bearing Bodies

    By nairda, July 16
    • 3 replies
    • 152 views
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    • Jeff Longtin
    • July 18

15. Mayco Fundamentals Underglaze on Standard 266

    By Jengin, July 16
    • 8 replies
    • 381 views
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    • Jengin
    • July 18

16. How to carve evenly big surfaces? What instruments to use?

    By pojkoo, July 17
    • 1 reply
    • 138 views
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    • Min
    • July 17

17. How to nicely lay out an evenly spaced pattern around a pot?

    By MKG001, July 13
    • 2 replies
    • 307 views
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    • PeterH
    • July 16

18. Backyard Studio Shed - Canada

    By Potpotpotter, July 11
    • 9 replies
    • 316 views
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    • Mark C.
    • July 15

19. A beginner (David)

    By Dmbgo, July 8
    • 3 replies
    • 211 views
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    • Bam2015
    • July 11

20. Candleing and firing Slip Ware to Bisque

    By LeslieV, July 9
    • 3 replies
    • 299 views
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    • Hulk
    • July 9

21. S cracks in tall footed pots 1 2

    By Babs, June 13   

    • s cracks
    • 26 replies
    • 830 views
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    • Morgan
    • July 9

22. Dry Glaze Recommendation

    By DMCosta, July 9
    • 1 reply
    • 121 views
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    • Kelly in AK
    • July 9

23. Issues w slip/ glaze popping off

    By Io Palmer, July 7
    • 13 replies
    • 372 views
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    • Io Palmer
    • July 8

24. Typical kiln firing schedule for studio

    By potterygirl205, July 5
    • 6 replies
    • 256 views
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    • Callie Beller Diesel
    • July 6

25. Tips to prevent warping of rims during greenware drying

    By Gonepotty, July 1
    • 12 replies
    • 465 views
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    • Bill Kielb
    • July 4