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  1. 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

  2. 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


  3. In Topic: Room Temperature during glaze firing

    Posted 19 May 2013

    The lids do rise up from heat expansion during the firings. The side farthest from the hinge gets the mort open. Nothing too serious if that is the problem. If the lip of the kiln has a lot of wear from leaning on it during loading, maybe there is a large enough gap to worry about.
    My kiln shed has two heavy duty exhaust fans set to run at 110 F. In South Texas sometimes they go on when I am not firing.
    The control panel is sensitive. Maybe you could have a small fan blow on it during the firing to keep it cool. I have done that when it gets really hot in my shed, if a kiln is cooling and another firing etc.
    Any way you can turn the kiln to have the control panel to the most open part of the room? You might be able to patch the worn area with kiln cement or a braid of fiber. Fiber comes in rope form to use as a gasket.

    Marcia

  4. In Topic: First Kiln Advice

    Posted 19 May 2013

    Welcome Abstraction,
    Go to a showroom of kilns and see what size is best for you. If you are short,
    you may want a low but wider shape that is easier for you to reach. Go for sturdy and well insulated. Make sure you can lift the lid.
    I have a very large oval and the lid does not have a counter weight. It can be a strain to get it open.

    Marcia

  5. In Topic: negative, rude or blunt post in threads

    Posted 19 May 2013

    Yes sometimes I get you and TJR mixed up. Sorry. Your mugs btw look good. Hope the spurs stay away.
    Marcia

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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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