Tam U.
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It's supplied as black clay so I didn't have to do anything to it. I glaze the interior and fire to maturity to make it food safe. -
Thank you for the welcome, Oldlady. I brush my glazes for now till I learn how to spray. I only have the commercial wax resist with no particular brand and I've only ever used it on bisque ware in the past, which worked well.
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Thank you Neil. Does the glaze not stick/absorb on the waxed part or is it simply easier to clean off?
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I do single firing for stoneware and porcelain with good results but my glazing process is a little clunky --in that I brush my glazes on because I am yet to experiment with spraying. When I'm glazing greenware I simply wipe off (with a damp sponge) any trickle on unwanted spots but this normally reveals rough surface of the clay, especially if there is grog. So can I apply wax resist or equivalent? Or glaze trickles will get absorbed regardless since the clay is still very much porous? Thank you for your help. -Tam
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It's a black clay with 40% grog , according to my German supplier
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First attempt at porcelain. Relieved that the bowl came out okay from single firing; interior glaze only.
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Thank you. According to my supplier it's got 40% grog -- 0.5mm. It was a challenge for me throwing it the first time as I wasn't used to that much grog. -
Pieces waiting to be glazed
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What's Your Work Music?
Tam U. replied to yappystudent's topic in Aesthetic Approaches and Philosophy
Your music selection makes mine feel a little juvenile -- I normally listen to AC/DC and a whole bunch of other rock music. But lately, I've only been listening to a Portuguese language podcast since I'm trying to learn the language. -
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Judith B reacted to a reply to a status update:
Updated my website, and will try to take photos of my new pieces soon
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Makes total sense Chris, thank you. I've now placed the order for the ST315B and really looking forward to testing my new firing schedules! --Tam
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Tam U. reacted to a status update:
Updated my website, and will try to take photos of my new pieces soon
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Thank you Babs, will do.
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Thank you Neilestrick. I will most definitely opt for the ST315B!
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Hi Babs. Both controllers are capable of doing 1-9 segments, their only difference really is the higher end being capable of 2 ramps per segment. This is where I can't seem to find value in inputting ramp 2 when there's always the option of inputting it as another segment as long as I get to the target temp anyway. I suppose it would look like an "organised" program, grouping your ramps and all?
