neilestrick Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 3 hours ago, Babs said: A question Neil. Why is your splash pan full of bits of clay? Have you thrown a few already of have you a technique for big pot throwing which makes these knobs multiply:-))) Do you add sausages? Nah, I just don't clean my splash pan very often. That mess is from a lot of pots. I work with cylinders rather than sausages/coils. For these I throw a 7# base slab with a 1" tall wall, then stack two 12.5# cylinders (all while wet) and pull and shape. After it stiffens up a little bit, I add another 12.5# cylinder to finish it off. So 45 pounds total. Roberta12, Chilly, Hulk and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawnhar Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 1 hour ago, neilestrick said: 7# base slab with a 1" tall wall, then stack two 12.5# cylinders (all while wet) and pull and shape. After it stiffens up a little bit, I add another 12.5# cylinder to finish it off. So 45 pounds total. LOL! I thought I was doing pretty good now that I can get up to around 16 lbs... 2 bags of clay, that is heavy duty man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 6 minutes ago, shawnhar said: LOL! I thought I was doing pretty good now that I can get up to around 16 lbs... 2 bags of clay, that is heavy duty man. They're fun to make, but my arms are killing me! 95% of what I make is under 5 pounds so this is rare. When I do these I center the 12 pound pieces in two parts- center half, add the other half, center all that. It's easier that way, and almost as fast. Saves my wrists a lot of strain. I could just muscle it all when I was younger, but now I try to work smarter when I can. shawnhar, Roberta12, Magnolia Mud Research and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pres Posted April 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 Yeah, throwing this way will wear on you. I still open up large pieces with the pounding method, it takes less energy and makes a really well compressed base. Multiple section pots are tougher on one wheel as you are always shifting the bats. One of the many reasons I miss my old HS classroom! Even though it is quieter and easier to concentrate in the studio, I miss the kids. best, Pres Babs and Benzine 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 7 hours ago, neilestrick said: Nah, I just don't clean my splash pan very often. That mess is from a lot of pots. I work with cylinders rather than sausages/coils. For these I throw a 7# base slab with a 1" tall wall, then stack two 12.5# cylinders (all while wet) and pull and shape. After it stiffens up a little bit, I add another 12.5# cylinder to finish it off. So 45 pounds total. As long as the wheel turns eh? Love them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Babs said: As long as the wheel turns eh? Exactly! It's about due for a cleaning... Pres 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 Tables where full off 17 boxes of pots (13 banana boxes) , a large wholesale order just dropped off 5 hours south In Santa Rosa yesterday, now I have some space again Callie Beller Diesel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeU Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 On 4/28/2021 at 7:58 PM, neilestrick said: Exactly! It's about due for a cleaning... Just curious----what is the clay body, what cone/temp, and what color does it fire out to? The wet color is gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 58 minutes ago, LeeU said: Just curious----what is the clay body, what cone/temp, and what color does it fire out to? The wet color is gorgeous. Standard #365 cone 6 porcelain. LeeU 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Min Posted October 7, 2022 Report Share Posted October 7, 2022 Just giving this thread a bump, lots of new people here since the last post, hoping to see what some are working on. For me, whats on my workbench today is a huge mess. Hulk, LeeU, Callie Beller Diesel and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denice Posted October 7, 2022 Report Share Posted October 7, 2022 I did a test firing today, love my new Caldera test kiln. I found the copper rod I was wanting to use in my latest mural. I spent the afternoon making yucca flowers with backs that can connect to the rod easily. I am just about to lay it out and make some of the background sections. The mural is very dimensional and has seven different clay's in it, several types of glaze and the copper stems. Looking forward firing it. Denice Min, LeeU, Callie Beller Diesel and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeU Posted October 8, 2022 Report Share Posted October 8, 2022 (edited) I have a necklace I need to design and finish. Plus a good number of assorted beads I made that I need to figure out how I want to use-mobiles, wall hangings, jewelry etc. Dunno yet-WIP. Edited October 8, 2022 by LeeU Hulk, Callie Beller Diesel, Denice and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denice Posted October 8, 2022 Report Share Posted October 8, 2022 Min my work table looks exactly like yours, my drying/wet cabinet is filled with tile and two other work tables. This mural is only 3x5 feet but it seems to be covering my studio. I said this was my last mural but I am enjoying the dimensional aspect so much I can see myself making another. Denice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Min Posted October 8, 2022 Report Share Posted October 8, 2022 Your mural sounds fantastic Denice! Would love to see some pictures of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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