Bailey_rae_clay 5 Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 When I first started my studio I was using clay with a wide range firing, ^6-10. I have since educated myself on the vitrification process and now only use cone specific clays. My question is, would you consider previous pieces of the cone 6-10 clay, unsellable? I know they didn’t reach full vitrification... but I’ve tested some and they don’t leak. Their absorption is probably around 4-5%. Or is this just a plain “no no”. I appreciate your opinions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Denice 845 Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 I wouldn't sell them, you could use them yourself. If you get food poising from them you don't have to worry about a customer getting ill. Consider your first batch of pots a trial run, the second and third batch are always better. Sometimes I keep a pot around that I really like but there is a problem with it. I keep it for inspiration. Denice Callie Beller Diesel, GEP, Bailey_rae_clay and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roberta12 504 Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 I tend towards cautious in those matters. I have to agree with @Denice. I had some pieces that were fired in the community studio that I know were not vitrified, and I used them in my cupboard. If for no other reason, to see how they held up. But most of those things have gone away. When I helped my daughter move a few years ago I noticed that several bowls I had made and given her were growing mold on the bottom. Horrified, I was. And it did not happen right away. It was years after the bowl was made. Roberta Bailey_rae_clay 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark C. 5,116 Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 They are you your learning mistakes and should not be sold those pots are problem children for the future-keep them or distroy them but do not sell them Bailey_rae_clay and Rebekah Krieger 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bailey_rae_clay 5 Posted March 21 Author Report Share Posted March 21 Thank you all!! My greatest concern was issues down the road!! I appreciate the knowledge! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Babs 1,265 Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 When you say they don't leak.place a mug filled with hot water on a newspaper, kitchen towel. Leave for 24hrs. Then check for dampness , old friend amazed when she did that... Bailey_rae_clay 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Callie Beller Diesel 2,873 Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 4-5% is pretty high for functional ware. If your glaze happens to fit, it _might_ be ok, but if you have crazing or delayed crazing, it will fail eventually. I personally wouldn’t sell it. I second the idea of using them in your own kitchen, just to see what the wear and tear actually looks like. Roberta12 and Bailey_rae_clay 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bailey_rae_clay 5 Posted March 22 Author Report Share Posted March 22 Thank you! Roberta12 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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