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Those are lovely pieces Lee. I struggle with not overworking a piece when I want it to look organic. But, I think that smooth edges can eliminate a look that is "too rough" yet still maintain a "funky" look.
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Hulk, are you willing to share this recipe? Or maybe you already did and I overlooked it. Thank you!
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Thank you Neil and Callie, that's useful info. However, I still don't know how many grams of silica to add to the test glaze whether it's one quart or one gallon. I was hoping that someone could look at the recipe and tell me how many grams of silica they would recommend to add to either the quart or gallon container each time I add silica. I have no idea how many grams to start with. As you can see, I am a real novice when it comes to glaze mixing and trying to learn.
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I made up 5 gallons of the following recipe, but am now thinking I would like it to be less satin and move towards just a wee bit glossy. I am assuming I should add some silica, but wondering how much? I thought I would measure out three one gallon containers and add a different amount of silica to each, but wondering if anyone can suggest how many grams of silica to add to each gallon container for testing. G1214Z Ferro frit 3124 36 Wollastonite 27 EPK 35 Silica 5 Total 103 (the poster on Glazy recognizes that this adds up to 103 & states it is not an error) Here is the link on Glazy.org https://glazy.org/recipes/1486
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What style of pottery sells best?
Bam2015 replied to Bam2015's topic in Business, Marketing, and Accounting
Thank you for your responses, but I am thinking that I wasn't very clear on my question, my apologies. I meant surface decoration or colors rather than type of pot such as mugs, bowls, etc. -
Maybe this question is better suited to a QOTW, but I am going to start a thread on this sub forum. I think my question fo 'what type of pottery sells best' is probably a matter of both regional observation and opinion, but wondering, is it traditional glazing, sgraffito, attention to surface decoration, soda fired, or something else? I know that I am not covering all types, but mentioned a couple to get the thread started. I'm assuming that functional such as mugs and bowls sell better than figurative or decorative type pottery? Betty
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I did not mean to take this thread down a different path but appreciate the responses. Mea, hopefully this thread will result in a new glaze formulation for you. Betty
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This post is truly mind boggling to me. I know that glaze chemistry is complex, but this thread now makes me question if I should just buy commercial clear glaze rather than make my own because I might be creating an end product that is neither durable nor safe over time. Maybe I have no business making my own glaze if the info in this thread is way over my head.
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Thank you Bill! Betty
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Hi All, I plan to make the following clear glaze recipe which calls for G-200. Should I use Minspar or Custer in place of the G-200? Thank you!
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Thank you for the recipe Jeff. Did you ever find a glaze to fit? Betty
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Any ideas on how to make this work better?
Bam2015 replied to Naaie's topic in Studio Operations and Making Work
It is a very nice emblem. Ditto on putting the emblem on a food surface, hard to clean. Have you considered a stencil or silk screen instead? You could use underglaze or mason stain mixed with CMC. Betty -
Can we talk about sustainability please?
Bam2015 replied to Batuu's topic in Studio Operations and Making Work
As Babs said, you covered a lot of ground, but I appreciate that you highlighted this topic. I too have been concerned about sustainability in this medium and in the end realize that I can only be responsible for my own practices. I no longer belong to a community studio so I am not in a position to influence others. I am interested to see this thread continue as I am interested in the input of others. -
Peter and Jeff, thank you for your responses. Peter, thank you for the suggestion of a dry clay mix. I will Google to see what is available in the US. Jeff, I am going to try that recipe this winter. I found several recipes on line, but would prefer to try a recipe that someone on this forum recommends. I'll let you know how it turns out. Will probably wait until the new year to try it out. Betty
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Hi All, I have been using Laguna porcelain and stoneware pouring slip and now considering trying to make my own. I've found a few recipes on line, but wonder if anyone has any recipes that they like, and if they find it worth it to make pouring slip rather than purchasing. Thank you, Betty
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I thought it already happened. Do you mean 2024 Pres?
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The Great Canadian Pottery Throwdown
Bam2015 replied to Min's topic in Educational Approaches and Resources
It was just my humble opinion. Didn't mean to offend anyone. -
The Great Canadian Pottery Throwdown
Bam2015 replied to Min's topic in Educational Approaches and Resources
Well, that will be fun to watch. Love the British version. Would prefer to see a more accomplished ceramic artist associated with the show, but Rogen has the popularity & the money, so why not?