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  1. In Topic: Throwing Comfy

    Posted 19 Jun 2013

    View PostBenzine, on 19 June 2013 - 12:17 PM, said:

    View PostOffCenter, on 19 June 2013 - 11:02 AM, said:

    Why not pour thick slabs of plaster? I can't imagine not having a big plaster wedging table where I can condition the clay as well as wedge and no dusty canvas.

    Jim



    Not a bad idea, but my studio is multi-purpose, so I will be working with more than just clay on it.


    I cut out two pieces of plywood to cover the plaster when I want to use the wedging table for something else. I keep one 3x3 side for dark clay and one 3x3 side for porcelain. I can cover either or both sides with plywood.

    Jim

  2. In Topic: Throwing Comfy

    Posted 19 Jun 2013

    Why not pour thick slabs of plaster? I can't imagine not having a big plaster wedging table where I can condition the clay as well as wedge and no dusty canvas.

    Jim

  3. In Topic: Replacement Splash Pan for Creative Industries MP or HP Wheel

    Posted 19 Jun 2013

    View PostS. Dean, on 19 June 2013 - 09:40 AM, said:

    I have a circa 1988 Creative Industries MP Wheel (angle iron legs) that needs a new splash pan. Neither Speedball nor any of the major ceramic suppliers have been able to provide a replacement solution. Since the CI ones are "unobtanium", I was wondering if anyone had successfully adapted another manufacturer's splash pan? Thanks in advance for your help.


    Splash pans are in the way and a pain to clean. They should be an option (like on the best wheel--Soldner), not automatically part of the wheel. A big, thick sponge placed between the edge of the wheel head and the water bowl works as well as a splash pan (unless you use way too much water) and isn't in the way and cleans up with a squeeze or two.

    Jim

  4. In Topic: COOL ICE - CONE 6 - PORCELAIN CLAY

    Posted 19 Jun 2013

    View PostMark C., on 18 June 2013 - 03:03 PM, said:

    Belive it or not frogs in the bottom of drinking vessels are vary popular. I have never made one but have seen many.
    I like the fish ice cubes-I think you have something there.
    Mark


    Yeah, I've seen them, too. But they're not used as ice cubes. They are attached to the bottom of the cup to surprise the drinker. I saw one one that had a fairly realistic-looking spider in the bottom.

    Jim

  5. In Topic: "Stuff"

    Posted 18 Jun 2013

    View PostBob Coyle, on 18 June 2013 - 02:16 PM, said:

    View PostBenzine, on 17 June 2013 - 09:12 AM, said:

    View PostOffCenter, on 17 June 2013 - 10:45 AM, said:

    View PostBob Coyle, on 17 June 2013 - 11:19 AM, said:

    I also harvested both of the layers above and below the K/T layer as well as he layer itself. I glazed the mugs so that they had all three layers as they appeared in the geological formation.


    What a great idea. I love it.

    Jim


    That is indeed awesome.

    You don't have any pictures of the mugs do you?


    I attached an image of the mug and also the formation I dug the clay from. The thin whiten layer in the center is the debris left from the meteor impact. Not much to dig from but then I only made about a dozen mugs. The mug does look a little rough, like the formation. I was tempted to cute it up a little, but decided to leave it alone.

    The geologists though it was great. One of them wanted me to start production, or at least make a dozen more for everyone in his department, but I declined.


    I never realized the K-T layer was so much lighter than the layers under and above it. Obviously, the small amount of iridium there wouldn't cause this, what did?

    BTW, the mug is cool.

    Jim

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    18 May 2013 - 09:54
    It's just a good clay. It has a nice, rough texture and a great range of colors depending of how high it is fired. Obviously, never really becoming vitrified is a negative.
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    Marcia Selsor Icon

    18 May 2013 - 07:57
    what is the draw to this Lizella clay?
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    06 Apr 2013 - 08:00
    Thanks, Idaho. That's very kind of you and I appreciate it.
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    Idaho Potter Icon

    05 Apr 2013 - 19:28
    Jim, I am becoming addicted to your ever changing avatars. Your work was wonderful, but this new turn is joyful! Thanks for the lift.
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    13 Dec 2012 - 10:08
    Thanks, Nancylee and TJR.
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    TJR Icon

    12 Dec 2012 - 17:44
    Wow, I thought you were kidding about the 1969 thing. You really ARE that old. I think I was in Grade 10 in '69.Great work!
    Tom Roberts
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    14 Nov 2012 - 06:17
    Love the piece in your avatar!
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