Studio Operations and Making Work

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1. Armature Help

   By Mikelle, March 22, 2018   

   • ceramics
   • armature
   • 5 replies
   • 2k views
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   • Fred Sweet
   • March 25, 2018

2. Solar Powered Kiln? 1 2 3

   By missholly, March 18, 2014
   • 61 replies
   • 21.7k views
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   • Steve.n
   • March 25, 2018

3. Dispose, smash, trash - what do you do with the "fired but unfit" pieces?

   By Kathy P, March 11, 2018   

   • defects
   • disposal
   • (and 1 more)

     Tagged with:

     • defects
     • disposal
     • recycle
   • 19 replies
   • 3.6k views
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   • Ceallach
   • March 25, 2018

4. Majolica

   By eilconjon, March 25, 2018   

   • majolica
   • 1 reply
   • 363 views
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   • Chris Campbell
   • March 25, 2018

5. bisqued porcelain keeps breaking during glazing

   By AnitaMarie, March 19, 2018   

   • porcelain
   • handles
   • (and 1 more)

     Tagged with:

     • porcelain
     • handles
     • bisqued ware
   • 22 replies
   • 1.2k views
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   • Babs
   • March 23, 2018

6. Firing pieces made with mixed types of clay

   By JanetMermaid, March 21, 2018   

   • firing temperature mixed clay
   • 6 replies
   • 404 views
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   • Rae Reich
   • March 23, 2018

7. A little question about gallery commentary

   By alierainy123, March 22, 2018
   • 3 replies
   • 412 views
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   • Joseph Fireborn
   • March 22, 2018

8. Pottery

   By wbrady73, March 21, 2018
   • 2 replies
   • 384 views
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   • oldlady
   • March 22, 2018

9. Cookies

   By AndreaB, March 21, 2018
   • 2 replies
   • 1.9k views
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   • BlackDogPottery
   • March 21, 2018

10. Cookies

    By AndreaB, March 21, 2018
    • 3 replies
    • 343 views
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    • Roberta12
    • March 21, 2018

11. Chicken Scratch 1 2

    By BlackDogPottery, December 29, 2017
    • 41 replies
    • 5.7k views
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    • BlackDogPottery
    • March 20, 2018

12. Dipping 10" plus plates

    By Dorene, March 12, 2018   

    • dip
    • plates
    • 11 replies
    • 2.3k views
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    • Mark C.
    • March 20, 2018

13. Glaze firing a second time

    By Ray56, March 19, 2018
    • 5 replies
    • 635 views
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    • curt
    • March 20, 2018

14. Pyrometer

    By GreyBird, March 17, 2018   

    • analog pyrometer
    • norman electric kiln
    • 3 replies
    • 301 views
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    • oldlady
    • March 19, 2018

15. Kiln Lid Dust

    By BlackDogPottery, March 19, 2018
    • 3 replies
    • 442 views
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    • oldlady
    • March 19, 2018

16. Pottery getting burnt in kiln

    By Mary H, March 17, 2018   

    • bisque firing contamination
    • 7 replies
    • 1.5k views
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    • Mary H
    • March 19, 2018

17. Using slip for texture

    By Gabby, March 9, 2018
    • 8 replies
    • 2k views
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    • Joe_L
    • March 19, 2018

18. Cracks in greenware

    By 40yards, March 18, 2018
    • 4 replies
    • 557 views
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    • Babs
    • March 19, 2018

19. Kiln Shut Off Too Early - Can I Refire These Pots?

    By AnitaMarie, October 24, 2016   

    • refiring
    • reglazing
    • (and 2 more)

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      • refiring
      • reglazing
      • glaze fire
      • kilns
    • 8 replies
    • 2.9k views
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    • AscotLady
    • March 18, 2018

20. when will it dry off plaster bat?

    By PottaFella, March 13, 2018   

    • paster bat
    • drying time
    • 18 replies
    • 2.4k views
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    • oldlady
    • March 18, 2018

21. Can I add unfired clay to fired clay?

    By stellagroov, March 17, 2018
    • 6 replies
    • 1.7k views
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    • curt
    • March 18, 2018

22. Glossary Link

    By Pres, March 17, 2018   

    • ceramic terms
    • 1 reply
    • 304 views
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    • Diz
    • March 17, 2018

23. Keraflex Procelain Sheets

    By G-in-Sacto, June 15, 2011
    • 8 replies
    • 4.9k views
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    • Sputty
    • March 17, 2018

24. Glazing to the base without freezing to shelf?

    By kraythe, February 22, 2018
    • 19 replies
    • 1.5k views
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    • Sheryl Leigh
    • March 15, 2018

25. Where to source bespoke ceramic form

    By polly2000, March 10, 2018
    • 3 replies
    • 383 views
    • 
    • Sheryl Leigh
    • March 15, 2018