JohnnyK
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dropped my bison trimming tool that I have had and used for 9 years.
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I'm guessing that the carbide broke when you dropped it...how many pieces? If you have any welding experience, you may be able to silver solder the pieces back together and grind the joints to the original cross-section. Otherwise consider taking it to someone that does have such experience...
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Looking for plastic jars that will fit on my Critter Spray Gun. Anyone know where to find? Thanks!
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Harbor Freight? Fuhgeddaboudit...
I just looked at pictures of the Critter gun and it looks like a Mason jar ring that holds the jar in place. So basically any jar that will accept that lid would work. Marshmallow cream, Marie's salad dressings, Best Foods or Helman's Mayo might be considerations...
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Looking for objects to use as large saggars
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Try large flowerpots and their saucers (as toppers)...
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Kinda lookin' forward to getting my new coils from Euclids so I can start testing the old Cress Kiln...
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For those who may have seen my previous reply (before editing), Euclids made a mistake on the shipping charges and took care of the discrepancy! Instead of $160, the charges were only $16....
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Lower back has been nagging, trying more rest; cycling, construction and maintenance projects on hold, hence, more chatty on the Forum!
...yesterday, a few careful hours in the Studio went ok, heading out to try that again now.-
Back pain is no fun, Tom. I put up with it for way too long until about 2 years ago. I went in to get treated for what I thought was sciatica which I put up with for more than 20 years. After PT which only made it worse, and an epidural which seemed to work for about a month, they did an MRI which showed that I had spinal stenosis. Arthritis in my L4-L5 vertebrae was impinging on my spinal cord causing all the problems. I underwent spinal surgery which took care of all the back and leg probs I had been putting up with for so long. Lower back and leg pain is now a distant memory.
Take care of yourself!
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Summer is ending and fall is on it's way. Great weather to work out in the studio. Finished remodeling the house a couple of weeks ago. My sister from Sacramento left today after staying for a week. Resting for a couple of days I am heading back to the studio. Denice
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Now that my farm is closed and the weather here is cooling, I'll be spending a lot more time in the studio, too. While last year I only made 8 pieces, in the last month I've already made dozen, with a request for a moonshine jug from one farm customer and a larger cereal bowl for another who broke the one he bought from me about 5 years ago. Life is good!
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Recommended initial fire underway!
I'm guessing that making will now be more about making than practicing and experimenting.
I'm watching the temp differential between the instrument I'd used on the prior (fully manual) kiln and the new kiln's displayed temp (not sure if it's a composite/average of the three thermocouples, the middle one, or?), which might help, for I'll be trying to replicate the firing profile I was using afore*...Finished up the wiring today; it was all done except for terminating at the main panel...
*Thanks to those who'd shared their initial experience on making the leap from fully manual to auto!
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Good Luck, Tom...I think you'll find auto-firing a delight. You will have to experiment with firing schedules at first and there should be some recommendations in the user's manual. I also found John brick's schedules to be helpful. Once you've established your primary schedules, future firings will be a breeze!
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Got half the farm planted...hope to the rest planted by the end of this week with the cooler weather...then more time in the studio!
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Well, the entire crop is in and now comes the hardest part...waiting for it all to grow and start to produce. Harvested the first of what, I'm sure, will be hundreds of squash
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Got half the farm planted...hope to the rest planted by the end of this week with the cooler weather...then more time in the studio!
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Spring time in Georgia. Beautiful weather inspires me to get out in the studio. I just cleaned it up and organized it, which means I very well might make some pots for the first time in 2 years. Had to make sure the potters wheel even still worked today. Thankfully it buzzed right up. Kiln turned on as well! Whew!
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I know the feeling...It's planting time for me. I have about another week to get my veggies and seeds in the ground. Then it's a waiting game for everything to grow up and produce during which time I'll be spending more time in the studio.
What have you been doing for the last 2 years to keep you away from the pottery?
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I think the new format of the "Recent Posts" section leaves a lot to be desired. In some instances, the subject of the post can take up the entire section where we might get 5 answers to a question rather than 5 questions as it was before. Many times, we are told that the changes are supposed to "make things EASIER for us". I don't think that is the case here...
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Moved!
We made it all the way to our new town* ok this last Sunday.
Most all our stuff is in storage whilst we stay with our Son and look for a new house. The movers left my wheel and a box of clay near the front, so I might set up to start making greenware** if I get bored, heh. ...no idea where my ribs, sponges, stick, chamois an' all are. However, this town has what appears to be a fully appointed Ceramic Supply store! !! It's open on Tuesday and Saturday, I want to go to there...
This was a nice space to work in.
That big window supplies a lot of light.
Lots of shelving, just enough counter space.
The next space, I'll need some heating/cooling, for it gets both hotter and colder here than Los Osos...
The back yard was coming along.
Just about everything needs a pruning.
I hope the new owners keep it up and, And, keep the bird feeder full...
There are many of the same small/songbirds here in Chico. Interesting that the House Finch here has a slightly different song than those in Los Osos.
*Chico, California
Where IMCO is just over a hundred miles away; I'll be able to make a clay run on little more than a whim!**I'd smashed a hundred fifty plus hours of work into buckets for reclaiming later on.
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What happened to the rest of the page here? There is nothing below the Recent Status Update list...
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OK, Min...but below the status update there used to be a set of 5 questions. Has that just been slipped into the totality of questions on the left side of the panel?
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Once a thread is archived can it be undone? I know I should probably just start a new one >.< but I like my old ones.
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Even though it had been archived, if it is relevant today, I think it should be resurrected!
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Karen, I saw a post where you showed the backside of a large raku wall art, with two wooden strips, into which were screwed eyes, and a wire attached.
My question: What adhesive do you use to attach the wood strips?
How heavy are your wall works? I have two pieces, each nearly 3 lbs. The backs of each are flat enough to attach wood to.
Thanks in advance, Ellen (Pattern&Chance Pottery)
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You might also consider E6000 glue...it will handle just about anything! I would test it first on something that weighs about the same as your art pieces before you commit...
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finally over the shingles and can start working in the studio. mostly to clean it up so i can find the tabletop.
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I feel for you all...I've had shingles twice on my face and forehead. Sometimes the headaches made migraines feel like a walk in the park. Fortunately, my eyes were not affected, and the scarring is minimal. Good to hear that you are back up and getting around, Alice!
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Its the 4th of July great day for fishing halibut and we caught one .
After working 46 years straight selling pottery on the4t this is my 3rd 4th of July holiday that was just that a holiday -ocean fishing day off. Of course two glaze firings are cooling-3 day cool due to holiday
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Taking time off and enjoying the holiday is always nice!
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It's official, and medical mystery solved. I have Addison's disease. So an end to 30 years of declining functioning and having my issues foisted off on alleged "mental problems". Too late to rescue any of my multiple careers - but at least I still have enough life left, and now the energy, to spend lotsa time playing in the mud!
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Good to hear that you have it under control and can make the best of your time going forward! Have fun in the mud! Having gotten a half inch of rain yesterday, I can play in the mud on my farm and the mud in my studio...
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Just had spine surgery so I'll be off the wheel for a month or two, but will still keep up with the forum...
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I haven't, but I'll give it a look...always looking for a good author. I'll be spending a lot of time perfecting my drone flying skills since I have to spend a lot of time standing and walking,,,
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I made this out of polymer clay, I thought it was really enjoyable!
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It almost looks like a real plant! I've been doing a little bit of work with polymer clay, but it is all repairs on other objects that have been broken. I do find it difficult to trim and shape once it has dried. Keep up the good work!
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So excited to eat my dinner on this new plate I made!
Handmade with love
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Way to go Eliska! I think it's a joy to be able to use the pieces that you've made by hand!
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Pleased with myself--had a good time peddling my wares at the First Friday Art Walk, Portland, Maine, a sidewalk event held on the main drag near the fine art museum. No registration fee, no tent required, close-in parking, & I had a helper!
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Way to go, Lee! Any day you can sell a piece of your work is a good day, especially when there's no overhead and a lot of exposure
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This production before surgery is kicking my butt-unloaded two galze fires today-reloaded the big kiln and got it going for 3rd glaze fire.I'm starting to feel tired.
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After your surgery you'll have plenty of time to rest unless you can throw one handed...
Good luck with your surgery. When is it going to happen and which procedure are you going with?
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