Roberta12

@pojkoo as you mentioned, it really does take a bit of trial and error. Thank goodness clay can be reclaimed and reused. I have noticed that different clays respond differently to the materials you are using. I started a small project with some thin newsprint and slip. The newsprint was too thin and the slip bled underneath. I switched to copy paper and had success. Good luck.

@Sandi0720I have used a white slip recipe on dark brown clay, had stencils that I peeled off, then after bisque firing, I covered the pot with a clear glaze. Making it usable for food. I can post this slip recipe. The studio I got the recipe from uses it from 6 to 10 , gas and electric. I have only used it with electric, Cone 5/6 with good results. Slip from GJ Art Center EPK 50% 3.5 cups Silica 24% 1 Cup Potash Feldspar (Custer) 26% 1.25 cups I have used it on a variety of clays with good success. And I have colored it with mason stains and underglaze.

In the summer, I use fans and open windows (when possible, ya know, storms, wind, etc.) In the winter I open the door between my kiln room and the other part of the shop and it heats the building up nicely. So, yes, fans and windows.

I had pimply bloat with Speckled B Mix (laguna) when I overfired. Some speckled b mix was mixed in with some reclaim that we were using for Empty Bowls. Pimply bloat again. It does fine at cone 5. Anything above, it seems to bloat. However, my bloats were not soft. Hmmmm

White Wash as in slip? Or white glaze?

Of course a machine can be more precise than my hands. Maybe it's the difference between making the dress yourself and buying off the rack as far as a handmade pot and a 3D printed pot. I love that we have seen a resurgence in the hand crafts (pottery, weaving, gardening and preserving of foods, sewing, knitting, woodworking, etc. ) and something tells me there will always be an appreciation of people who are willing to do the "slow" work. But 3D printing of pots and tools will certainly have its place in life. And that is a skill that I do not have. So I will appreciate those who do. r.

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Also @cojo I have found a couple of potters on Instagram that might be worth a look for you. One is Caleb Zouhary and Renee Lopesti

And.... @cojo Have you contacted Mayco? Their technical people may have some great answers and advice.

I looked at the Mayco fundamentals page on their site. The only thing I saw that might apply to your issue is "pooling" https://www.maycocolors.com/color/fired/fundamentals-underglazes/ I looked at your two clay bodies (not familiar with either) and the Naranja has a high shrink rate. And manganese. But the BCS 6 is smoother. Lower shrinkage too. It's rather puzzling. What is your bisque temp? What happens if you put a clear glaze over the bubbles on your underglaze? Does rubbing on the bubbles create the scarring? Do you think it could be too thick? Roberta

I attended the Cherry Creek Arts festival 5 years ago. Such a delight. Well thought out, met some potters in person, that I had only read about. I usually attend the one in Steamboat Springs, Art in the Park, it's not as large as the Cherry Creek festival, but still lots of fun to see what people are creating.

I use Square and Venmo. It seems my younger customers prefer Venmo. At shows, I only get one or two Venmo payments, however at off times, people coming to my studio, etc, Venmo wins. It does seem to be younger people who prefer it. They are both pretty easy. r.

Yes, a picture will help. Years ago I was throwing some wide shapes and every single one warped. Rather oval. Someone on the forum suggested that I look at how I was wiring the pieces off the bat. I realized I was pulling towards myself rather aggressively and since it was soft Bmix, I was actually warping it. I do seem to have that issue once in awhile if I am getting in a hurry. Especially with porcelain or softer, smooth clay.

@Jordan1991 I used a Continental clay at a workshop that was rated cone 6-10. Absolutely everything I made with it crazed. All the different glazes. I have used some of their mid fire clays and they are great. I learned to stay away from 6-10. I stay with 5/6

Most of my shows are holiday shows now. So after mugs, would come ornaments. No kidding. They are kiln fillers (as @Mark C. says) and do not take up a lot of space. Then spoon rests, small bowls, and earrings. Earrings take a lot of time but.....customers will pay more for a pair of earrings than for a mug. How is everyone's summer going? It has suddenly gotten warm here. But not complaining. At least not yet!