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I am about to embark on some handbuilding exercises after completing a recent workshop. One of the styles requires a white slip atop a clay of choice. I would take any advice for the best clays for handbuilding, and then also the best white slip recipe for it to match. I have some Laguna WC608 clay at the house which I will use to start. I know that matching 'shrinkage' for clay and slip is an important characteristic and the WC608 has a 10.9% percentage (http://www.lagunaclay.com/clays/northeastern/wc608.php). Can anyone offer advice or other suggestions for these combinati
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Bill Kielb reacted to a post in a topic: L&L E23S-3 Cone 6 Adjustment Needed?
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Awesome, thank you!
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TonyC reacted to a post in a topic: L&L E23S-3 Cone 6 Adjustment Needed?
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Just checking....the proper setting to shut the temp down 10 degrees lower is 9910, correct?
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TonyC reacted to a post in a topic: L&L E23S-3 Cone 6 Adjustment Needed?
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Thanks Neil for the validation. I will occasionally run a Cone 5, but otherwise, simply 6. I just checked my records and on June 30th I ran cone 5. The program states 2165 F temp, and the actual was 2177 F. I didn't leave any comments on the witness cones, so I assume nothing dramatic showed, but isn't there a 30 degree window between cone differences? So I should at least measure again, but maybe offset cones for Cone 5 as well. Thanks for the input. T
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Bill Kielb reacted to a post in a topic: L&L E23S-3 Cone 6 Adjustment Needed?
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Thanks for taking the time to explain things. I will consider each item. Much appreciated.
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TonyC reacted to a post in a topic: L&L E23S-3 Cone 6 Adjustment Needed?
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Total time was 10 hr 28 min. This is with a 1 hr 30 min preheat. Therefore ~9 hours if we back out pre-heat. I know that it can vary based on how full it was and the radiant energy generated. I have logged that my previous slow glaze firing on Aug 18 took 7 hr 34 min (but there was no preheat). This variance to my recent firing is worth noting, especially since both final temps reached 2236 F. As for the elements, they are new. I changed them (and thermocouples) when I bought the "used" kiln with only 63 firings total. I am now at 85 firings total (22 on new elements).
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As noted, I have an L&L e23S-3 kiln which I recently fired to cone 6. Settings were: Cone 6 Slow Glaze (pre-programmed), 1 hr 30 min preheat, no hold The final reading showed 2236 F, but both my Cone 7 witness cones slumped (more on top shelf). I am attaching photo. (Reference: witness cones front - bottom shelf Cone 7 far right, witness cones back - top shelf Cone 7 far left) I know I can adjust the CNOS, but have a basic question regarding the kiln at higher temps. I ran the Cone 06 bisque earlier in the week and it was perfect; both the temp recorded and witnes
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Bill Kielb reacted to a post in a topic: Help With Saggar Firing
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Thanks Bill. I found that one as well. I am intrigued with the product, although less so for food safety as I would have my concerns. However, I would love to simply offer saggar fired pots/vases which could hold water. Liquid quartz looks like a nice option except for the price. FlexSeal could work but I wonder about the "look" it creates.
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Marcia Where do you find the liquid quartz? Are there various forms of it? I have actually heard of it for auto detailing. Not sure if it is the same stuff.
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Rolling Pin Question/Recommendation
TonyC replied to TonyC's topic in Studio Operations and Making Work
I had a workshop this past weekend and the instructor spoke very highly of the Bailey slab roller. Maybe someday if I begin to hand build more. -
Rolling Pin Question/Recommendation
TonyC replied to TonyC's topic in Studio Operations and Making Work
Thanks. Weight becomes very important with these slabs (especially with large amounts of clay). -
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TonyC reacted to a post in a topic: Help With Saggar Firing
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TonyC reacted to a post in a topic: Rolling Pin Question/Recommendation
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Rolling Pin Question/Recommendation
TonyC replied to TonyC's topic in Studio Operations and Making Work
This is what I started searching for. Do you know a brand? I saw a used pin on Craigslist which was a Thorpe, but I think it had a finish on it and I was afraid to buy it. Should I make sure to stay away from a finish? It seems from all comments that this is a critical point. I am attaching a side view of the product I looked at. -
Some one I know recently mentioned Flexseal as well. Do you know how it would be applied? This could be an approach for some vases that I've created. Thanks. T
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I was recently introduced to handbuilding over the weekend and am extremely inspired. I am now looking to invest in some items, and find myself asking a seemingly silly question regarding rolling pins. I know that I want a wider one (18"+), but noted that there are a variety of finishes and designs (e.g., lacquered, bare finish, metal bearings, plastic bearings, NO bearings, etc.). What matters for rolling out clay? I am a hobbyist and do not have any large volume demands. Any insight and information is welcomed. Thanks. T
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This does seem to make a lot of sense. As I mentioned, I got used to the clay for pit firing, but those pots are strictly for aesthetics. Thanks for the sound advice.