Pres Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 Hi folks, I recently noticed a strand in one of the other areas, and thought it to be a good fit for here as it seems to be mentioned in several strands. As I have said before, I did some long awaited shopping in the Standard Ceramics store in Pittsburgh. My wife and I took the two hour drive down to pick up some kiln shelves for the new kiln, and to get glaze chemicals. I also picked up some tools as I am a tool junkie! I was able to fill my list easily with the chemicals, and pick up tools. The one item on the list that surprised me was the large 1/2 shelves for the kiln; they had none. Back orders were listed, and there were no ETA for stock supply. QotW: What effects have the Covid, and the Supply chain failures had on your production and delivery of your pottery? Have you had to make any substitutions in materials, or failed to be able to get essential tools, equipment or materials? best, Pres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted September 29, 2021 Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 (edited) I ordered clay way ahead of time (4 tons half of that was special softness) and trucking took extra long. I knew it was like that so no surprises .Since I'm a materials hoarder no problems with materials-none needed spoke to soon-was leaving town soon for show and was low on small paper bags(I have enough just not many extra) and the whole sale grocery supply house has only one size bag instock seems like bags are supply chain issues now as well. I plan on stopping in SF on return at a wholesale supply and picking up a few bales of different size bags there. I usually stock a one to two year supply but have let it get low with lack of shows past two years. Get your bags early before xmas season I forgot to add tires to that list. My 1ton van(art show vehicle) needed new tires (80 PSI load range E) Michelin is the brand coast about 350$ each. I had to order two at a time thru costco to get them on van. Seems they are hard to get now as well. Same deal with my big truck tires last month-high inflation load range E tires are in high demand and low supply. The list keeps expanding Edited September 30, 2021 by Mark C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeU Posted September 30, 2021 Report Share Posted September 30, 2021 Yes--bags!! Locally I couldn't get my usual small blue bags for the street art event I was in, a few weeks ago (sized for tea light holders, pendants etc.). I still can't get some colors I prefer to use from my regular online sources. Looking for anything Halloween related is already too late-the shelves are empty and people are already snatching up supplies coming in for Christmas, right off the stocking carts. Saw that today when I was looking for autumn colors for tissue or little boxes/bags for my smalls---not happening! I don't need huge quantities, so sometimes not needing wholesale/bulk works out OK, like for plain white tissue, from the local Dollar Store. I've got enough clay & glaze but I am hearing from others (here in NH) who also deal in smaller quantities that they can't get certain popular commercial glazes...lots of backorders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted October 20, 2021 Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 (edited) Well Laguna west is out of some basic clays it seems- I heard today as I placed a small order for a potter friend. with them . I also heard that a minspar shortage was also making headaches for low fire bodies as well with them. I'm not sure if Min has much pull with the spar they named after her but maybe she could lean on that supplier(only kidding Min) I'm a bit slow on the uptake but zircopax has been replaced as well I'm about ready to order a few tons of Daves Porcealin (4800#s) as it comes full pallets at 2400# each They where out of it last week hope its made soon-this will be spring use as my fakll clay is in clay shed now Edited October 20, 2021 by Mark C. Pres and Magnolia Mud Research 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Min Posted October 20, 2021 Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 Acquisition of Ferro Corp went through recently so our Ferro frit supplies might suffer a hiccup, or not, don't know. Maybe it will be good news and the prices will come down. (insert laugh here) For any of us firing low or midrange this could be something to stay on top of. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210909005779/en/Ferro-Shareholders-Approve-Acquisition-by-an-Affiliate-of-Prince Callie Beller Diesel, Magnolia Mud Research and Pres 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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