Chilly Posted November 30, 2018 Report Share Posted November 30, 2018 Well, not quite for coats, more for face cloths. Has anyone made hooks from clay? I'm about to have the bathroom re-furbished, and decided that making all the tiles was a step too far, in fact, making any tiles was out. But, I would like to make a pair of hooks to hang our face cloths from. Any tips, suggestions? I'm thinking of using porcelain, and may not even glaze them. Something like this..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liambesaw Posted November 30, 2018 Report Share Posted November 30, 2018 Hey if they break it's another chance to make some new ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glazenerd Posted November 30, 2018 Report Share Posted November 30, 2018 Porcelain does not like sharp, thin angles: it tends to warp. The starfish design seems the best suited for porcelain. If unglazed: then fire to the high end of recommended cone for maximum glass development. T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted December 1, 2018 Report Share Posted December 1, 2018 Thought you'd be making tiles after your successful tile projects earlier. Not even an occasional one to drop in S.where?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rae Reich Posted December 1, 2018 Report Share Posted December 1, 2018 18 hours ago, liambesaw said: Hey if they break it's another chance to make some new ones Lol, @Chilly, make extras!! I've seen lots of ceramic hooks. Strength where weighted is probably the main requirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeU Posted December 2, 2018 Report Share Posted December 2, 2018 I make thick and thicker and really thick stuff with porcelain, unglazed or clear glazed mostly, and even the thin curly edges I sometimes favor on things hold up very well (mine is ^6 Cool Ice). In fact, I think I just stole your idea!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pres Posted December 2, 2018 Report Share Posted December 2, 2018 I have towel hooks in my bathroom, they are a metal long knob about 4" away from the wall with a narrow neck, with an angular end that is about an inch larger in diameter than the neck. This is attached to the wall with a heavy bolt that the knob glues onto as the knob has a hollow shaft. Actually this works with a set screw in the metal, but for ceramic I would epoxy onto the shaft. Nothing would break off from the hook. You could design a starfish shaped knob handbuilt on a thick extruded hollow shaft. best, Pres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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