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  1. In Topic: Forced air burner plans?

    Posted 20 May 2013

    100 cubic feet per minute one a 3 x 3" fan may be sufficient relative to a 24" x 24' 150 cfm window fan.
    If you have a propane torch, light it and hold it in front of the blower and see what happens. You are trying to introduce air to the flame of natural gas. You don't want to blow it out.

    Marcia

  2. In Topic: Room Temperature during glaze firing

    Posted 20 May 2013

    This is a fascinating tale. I hope you get it solved. I want to know why is it happening.
    Marcia

  3. In Topic: The lid is now closed

    Posted 20 May 2013

    I experiment a lot. I can empathize with what you say.
    Currently taking a break from airbrushing terra sig onto pieces and burnishing them.
    I am hoping to get some fired before Thurs. when I have to present a nice piece to a
    speaker of a Civic organization as a present.
    New techniques can take years to figure out to finally reach your pre-conceived idea.
    But..after a few dead ends sometimes things improve quickly and progress.
    Post pictures or let us know how it all came out.

    Marcia

  4. In Topic: clay shrinkage

    Posted 20 May 2013

    I make shrinkage test bars any time I use a new clay. It is amazing the variations. I find I usually have close to 5% in the bisque stage for most clays and porcelains that I use.
    Then it will vary for the final firings. Some porcelain is 12-13%
    Disheartening when the firing large pot comes out so small. Good luck with the flutes. I have collected a few. I admire people who can make them. It isn't easy iMO.

    Marcia

  5. In Topic: if you could be any potter?

    Posted 20 May 2013

    View PostDenice, on 19 May 2013 - 06:56 AM, said:

    View PostMarcia Selsor, on 18 May 2013 - 10:44 PM, said:

    View PostDenice, on 18 May 2013 - 08:25 PM, said:

    The only person I came up with Beatrice Wood and it wasn't her work that drew me to her but her calm and gentle attitude towards life. Her luster glazes are sensational but her aurora was even better. Denice

    I don't think I would ever think of Beatrice Wood as calm and gentle.I admire her greatly. She had a zest for life, and "chocolate and young men" Have you ever seen the movie, Mama of Dada? Or read her autobiography.."sometimes I Shock Myself? She was an absolute wonderful character. Good choice.
    Marcia


    I was thinking of later interviews with her when she was elderly. Her life and energy seem to have a soft and even flow, during the interview she would throw, have a cup of tea and then throw some wood in a small gas kiln to reduce it slightly. She didn't even seem to notice the camera and interviewer. I would have been extremely nervous, I'll have to rent that movie, reading is more of a challenge with my MS. Denice

    In the later interviews when she was very elderly is where she revealed her secret to long life was chocolate and young men. She laughed!!!
    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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