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Suggestions for pottery tool bag
Bam2015 replied to MKG001's topic in Community Marketplace – Buy/Sell/Trade/Free
This isn't the exact box that I use, but pretty darn close. It has served me well for the past 8 yrs. ArtBin Betty -
Any thoughts on what is causing my glaze problem?
Bam2015 replied to Bam2015's topic in Clay and Glaze Chemistry
Min, I am applying the underglaze in the greenware stage then bisque firing to 04, glaze fire to 6. I have an L & L kiln and use their programs for slow bisque and slow glaze. Betty -
Any thoughts on what is causing my glaze problem?
Bam2015 replied to Bam2015's topic in Clay and Glaze Chemistry
I don't have a picture, but they are pinholes. Sorry, should have mentioned that. It's actually a sort of cool look. Are pots with pinholes food safe? Thanks, Betty -
Any thoughts on what is causing my glaze problem?
Bam2015 posted a topic in Clay and Glaze Chemistry
My satin glaze is not playing nice with Amaco black or Coyote black underglazes, or maybe it's the other way around. Does anyone know what the problem could be? The recipe from Glazy.org Ferro Frit 3124 36 Wollastonite 27 EPK 35 Silica 5 The person who contributed this recipe states that it adds up to 103. Betty -
Seams on slab-made vessels
Bam2015 replied to Brooklyn Mom's topic in Educational Approaches and Resources
There are several potters who show their seams on mugs and bowls. I can't think of names off of the top of my head, but I follow a few on Instagram. Saying that you copied the seam is like saying that you copied the shape of a mug. Betty- 4 replies
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Yes, stunning work and thank you for sharing the process as well. Betty
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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