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  1. Marko

    Went to the bone doctor and got a shot in the tunnel. Carpal tunnel, that is, nuk nuk nuk. Feeling better.

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    2. Marko

      Marko

      Thanks Evelyne, it was corticosteroid. No surgery need yet. My PA said it's at an early stage, so will just monitor it for now, with some follow ups. The pains not to bad.

    3. Marcia Selsor

      Marcia Selsor

      Glad you got some relief.

       

    4. Marko

      Marko

      Thanks Marcia. It still gets numb at times, but the pain has subsided. Amen!

  2. Marko

    Back to the drawing board. I fired a kiln to ^6 with a pyro barin my sitter. New sitter, new everything, except infinite switches (no long can get), but it never got there. Brand new elements. It was firing fine till last nite. It's still cooling. Going to fire in my small kiln to finish an order. And work on the big kiln. I will fix it or try basket weaving in my padded room.

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    2. GiselleNo5

      GiselleNo5

       

      :(:(

    3. Marko

      Marko

      Yup. I just wonder if the weather had anything to do with it. We had some very heavy downpours Saturday when I was firing. No lighting. the barometric pressure was at 30.30. The humidity at 84%. Guess it could be that my kiln was, a bit under the weather, LOL.

       

      I fired the small kiln today @^6 and it went well. Nice day. I am going to fire another load in the big kiln tomorrow ^6. small load. If it doesn't go well I am going to check all my wiring.

       

       

    4. GiselleNo5

      GiselleNo5

      I will only fire bisque ware in my dad's big kiln. It has too many hot and cold spots. Sometimes there has been a four-cone variation between the top and bottom shelf. Too unpredictable. So I fire many small glaze loads.

  3. Marko

    Happy Valentine's Day to all you sweethearts, hehe. All we need is love and a whole lotta clay.

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    2. Marko

      Marko

      Awww, that's so cool Denice. Our kids can do some awesomely nice things. Happy for you.

    3. Cavy Fire Studios

      Cavy Fire Studios

      And painkillers. And naps. ^_^

    4. Marko

      Marko

      I hope your hubby makes all your pain go away. I will pray in meditation for you to feel better.

  4. Marko

    Has anyone ever been to this site. They have plenty of free info. http://www.artsbusinessinstitute.org/

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    2. Chris Campbell

      Chris Campbell

      Their weekend arts business seminars are excellent.

    3. Marko

      Marko

      Good for you Claygram. We all must find what is best for us.

    4. Marko

      Marko

      Wish I could attend a seminar Chris, but I'm way to far. Glad you can.

  5. Marko

    Yea, I finally got my studio organized. It's much more efficient now.

    1. Rebekah Krieger

      Rebekah Krieger

      what a great feeling!

       

    2. Evelyne Schoenmann

      Evelyne Schoenmann

      Bravo Marko! Now on to making new pieces.

    3. Marko

      Marko

      Yes indeed.

  6. Marko

    Any recommondations for a digital pyrometer, k type, min cone 8

    1. Mark C.

      Mark C.

      I'm a fluke fan myself-model 5200 on e-bay used -cheap and work well-you will need a thermocouple and cork with special plug as well.

    2. Marcia Selsor

      Marcia Selsor

      I got Fluke k-types also.But for Raku i still use my old analog type.

    3. Marko

      Marko

      Thanks guys. I ended up getting: MS6514 Dual-Input Digital Logging Handheld Pyrometer Package

      The MS6514 Dual-Input Handheld Pyrometer Package comes with (2) Low temp thermocouples (Max Temp: 752 F), and (1) Heavy Duty thermocouple (Max Temp: 2500 F).

       

       

       

      This model includes a large LCD display, built in ambient temperature compensation, auto power off and USB interface with included software. The software allows you to export to Microsoft Excel as well as printing....

  7. Marko

    I will be praying for our friend Evelyne Schoenmann. She will be going in for surgery in a couple of days. Please wish her well. This is just a note. Please write to her, not me.

    1. Evelyne Schoenmann

      Evelyne Schoenmann

      Hey Marko (blushing), you are such a kind friend! People write me emails and p.m.'s to wish me luck for the surgery. With so many friends thinking of me, nothing can go wrong. Thank you from all my heart!!

    2. Marko

      Marko

      I am glad. You are a wonderful person. I am so glad they are writing you. I will be looking forward to your full recovery. Sending you more blessing than you need. You can always share the leftovers when you get better. ;)

    3. Evelyne Schoenmann

      Evelyne Schoenmann

      Thank you! I just p.m.'d you. HUGS

  8. Marko

    Yea, first test, ^04, fired great. I rebuilt my small kiln, Paragon A-82B, new bricks, elements and controller rewired with new infinite switches. Now I go for the gold, ^6.

    1. glazenerd

      glazenerd

      Happy prospecting!

    2. LeeU

      LeeU

      Nice!!

  9. Marko

    Making a sample platter for a vegan chef friend. Also bisque firing some mugs with underglaze and with add other stencils and colors.

    1. alabama

      alabama

      When I decide to make a friend something, It's the Kiss of Death for that vessel. To get around it I pretend I'm making it for no

      reason...then give it away. :>)

    2. Marko

      Marko

      Naw, she loves it, alabama. But I am trading, two platters for some promo pictures, a link on her site and endorsements.

  10. Marko

    Painting isn't pottery, but my shipping room needed it. Should finish tomorrow. Yea!

    1. GiselleNo5

      GiselleNo5

      Whooo! Nothing like a clean, bright, fresh work environment. :)

    2. Marko

      Marko

      Painting is done. Now I can get back to the business of pottery. :)

  11. Marko

    And, Yea! I finally will fix my small Paragon with new bricks and elements. So happy.

    1. glazenerd

      glazenerd

      Here a little, there a little.

  12. Marko

    Doing a ^6 witness firing test. I have a Orton AF3000, that is finishing at 2194 F, so I test. I have also disconnected all the switches, timers and cone sitter. Now it is direct from the elements to the power cord to the Orton control wall box. Hope it works.

    1. Mark C.

      Mark C.

      I call that seats of your pants firing and I love it. Its the way I fire most gas kilns

  13. Marko

    If anyone is interested in buying my Orton 3000 Kiln controller contact me. Pictures in Gallery. Going to put on ebay.

    1. glazenerd

      glazenerd

      Happy sales. I have a northstar tile press I have used one time.. Probably should do the same.

  14. Marko

    I like your art. Especially the animal pots. I have your website in my favorites. I have not made a web site yet. Maybe someday when I have art as good as yours.

  15. Marko

    Hi Denice, thanks for writing. I think I will just try the mid fire Mayco glazes I have and test them out on myself, first. There were many good answers to my questions, but I will just have to try this or that. Wouldn't it be nice to have a reply button to write to people here that would also show what we said. I can't find anything like that. Do you have a reply button? Marko

  16. Marko

    Hi Heidi. Hope the wheels are in motion. Are you a native of South Africa?

  17. Marko

    Hi Chris, I've been to your website. You are one generous artist. So much helpful information and inspiring art. Thanks so much. I bookmaked your website so I can stop in and learn. Thanks

  18. Marko

    sometimes

  19. Marko

    I love using soy wax. It burns cleaner. And it make me hungry, lol, JK. But it is smokeless.

  20. Marko

    Living, Learning and having fun doing it.

  21. Marko

    Studio, Taxes, Studio, Taxes, Awgh, Taxes...later.

  22. Marko

    Hi Denice, thanks for writing. I think I will just try the mid fire Mayco glazes I have and test them out on myself, first. There were many good answers to my questions, but I will just have to try this or that. Wouldn't it be nice to have a reply button to write to people here that would also show what we said. I can't find anything like that. Do you have a reply button? Marko

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