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  1. In Topic: Dyeing Clay

    Posted 19 Jun 2013

    And why do you want to dye it? Are you needing a solid blue clay?
    Could you use an Amaco Underglaze?

    Marcia

  2. In Topic: What do you collect and why? | June 19, 2013

    Posted 19 Jun 2013

    I collect clay whitsles, especially those that use water to make a warbling sound.
    I actually have a plastic one from a market in Central Asia that sounded like one from Spain.
    I got one from an old potter last year as a gift. Very nice one.

    Marcia

  3. In Topic: Dyeing Clay

    Posted 19 Jun 2013

    what clay are you starting with? What is the firing temperature?

    Marcia

  4. In Topic: Dyeing Clay

    Posted 19 Jun 2013

    coloring clay is done with oxides like iron or ochre. Rust is iron, but it is better to use processed materials or you could get a puncture from a sharp piece.
    Maybe you are lucky to have an iron bearing clay nearby that your could use to deepen the color. It really depends on what you're trying to do.
    Brighter colors are commercially made with rarer metals.

    If you are pit firing, yellow ochre can give you a red earthen color if you oxidize the firing.
    So, you really need to be more specific with what you are trying to do.

    Marcia

  5. In Topic: sgraffito

    Posted 19 Jun 2013

    Benzine,
    Madelaine lives on a farm in South Africa and she DID chase down the porcupines to get the quills.
    She has a big porcupine problem on her farm. She brought dozens of quills with her to the workshop.
    I really like using them for signing, drawing, etc. on the clay.

    Marcia

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Ceramic technology and Ceramic Art history. History in general, travel, experiencing the pace of living in various communities, food from other cultures, cooking, bird watching especially from my studio window.

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    gypsy Icon

    12 Apr 2013 - 10:01
    Thank you for the very warm welcome...you are very accomplished and it humbles me...I could learn so much by just reading. Gypsy
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    Guest 

    25 Feb 2013 - 17:05
    I will have to find out if I have to be a member.
    The wind is blowing hard in Houston and I'm getting power spikes. The silly computer has rebooted 5 times the past 2 hours. lol
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    nikki2013 Icon

    15 Jan 2013 - 01:58
    hii Marcia Selsor
    nice to meet you.good and amazing experience you have.nice
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    fuoco di forno Icon

    14 Sep 2012 - 10:16
    Hi Marcia, I see you are in residence at Vallauris. I will be there (to visit the exhibition of the latest Bienniale) next week. Greetings from Italy. Evelyne
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    smokin pots Icon

    15 Jul 2012 - 14:14
    I wanted to tell you how beautiful your "mistake celadon" and pot
    is. I am sure it looks even better in person. Hope some day to achieve a mistake like yours! juli
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    TJR Icon

    14 Jul 2012 - 12:25
    Marcia;
    Thank-you for being my friend. I survived the birthday last night.I really want to try your colour test technique. Will let you know how it turns out.
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    DBCurley Icon

    12 Jul 2012 - 10:50
    I fixed it! Thank you for the heads up! :)
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    TJR Icon

    27 Jun 2012 - 22:48
    Marcia;
    I copied down your glaze test idea so that I can try it. I think you have a mistake on the fourth line. Should be C +E. TOM.
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    Marcia Selsor Icon

    28 May 2012 - 06:52
    I am re-retired from teaching full time at the University. I am happy to have my life back and looking forward to teaching workshops and working in m studio. I have lots of creative energy waiting to get back tp work.
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    Marcia Selsor Icon

    17 Jun 2011 - 06:21
    beginning to prepare for Fall semester at a new teaching job at a great facility on the beautiful campus of University of Texas -Brownsville. Only concern is dodging bullets from Matadoros, Mx and the drug cartels.Bullets have hit campus buildings..seriously.
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    Marcia Selsor Icon

    08 Jul 2010 - 08:35
    As Patti Warashina says (and I am at her feet) clay is a most humbling media and we must be crazy to work with it.
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    Passamari Icon

    07 Jul 2010 - 21:50
    I am at your feet, Marcia, just at your feet. The Bio of Marcia Selsor, the Art and Clay craft of this gifted Artist is well beyond the ken of this mortal man. I am humbled and honored to be on her list of Friends, Thanks, Marcia
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