tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011734377029009832.comments2024-03-13T06:03:49.458+00:00The PottersFriend's blogspotThe Potters Friendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05345030874426727684noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011734377029009832.post-41203255866296260642021-03-26T18:21:25.011+00:002021-03-26T18:21:25.011+00:00So after I have just burnished my almost completel...So after I have just burnished my almost completely dried clay, can I now put it into my homemade sawdust kiln for firing? Will I need to burnish again after ?juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06977341540910384580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011734377029009832.post-55590641375659968472020-11-01T09:54:24.389+00:002020-11-01T09:54:24.389+00:00Hi Karyn
If I understood you correctly you want to...Hi Karyn<br />If I understood you correctly you want to burnish the outside of the vessel whilst glazing the inside? Burnishing only one part of the vessel and glazing the other will not give you the shiny burnish finish because the glaze firing will destroy the burnish finish. Burnishing requires that you do not glaze the piece at all. The smooth glaze like finish achieved from burnishing is done at a lower temperature firing and results in a visibly smooth but microscopically rough and porous vessel. Therefore it can breed bacteria and is not suitable for food contact. Hope this helps.The Potters Friendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05345030874426727684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011734377029009832.post-87591861513927098662020-11-01T08:02:18.247+00:002020-11-01T08:02:18.247+00:00Dear Pitters Friend,
I like the surface of a burni...Dear Pitters Friend,<br />I like the surface of a burnished ckay body and i did on some of my mus and bowls. Only the outer side of the vessels. After bisque fired I applied glaze and waiting for 2nd firing. I am a junior learner. As I was wondering how the smooth surface will be able to hold on the glaze during firing, i did some search and came to your article. You mentioned burnish wares are best not for food and I cannot find answer to why not? Will you explain more why this is not encourage, please? <br />Await your kind reply. <br />Best Regards<br />KARYN Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14714751427415412042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011734377029009832.post-12264065026918781272019-10-09T13:36:21.108+01:002019-10-09T13:36:21.108+01:00There is one thing that will change the pottery ga...There is one thing that will change the pottery game for most people, but what is it.<br /><br />The answer is wedging!<br /><br />Why does wedging matter? Well, when you wedge clay, the following happens to it:<br /><br />It makes the clay more pliable<br />Has a better consistency<br />Removes the air pockets from hard spots in the clay<br />Can be good for new clay, or for clay you’re reusing<br />You don’t have to get frustrated with the clay while on the wheel<br />The best type of wedging is, of course, Ram’s Head wedging. It’s the easiest way to do it.<br /><a href="https://spinningpots.com/the-1-tip-to-get-the-most-bang-out-of-your-pottery-clay/" rel="nofollow">To know more</a> Julia Alissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15311278348644420091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011734377029009832.post-73857424363993130132019-10-09T13:35:09.040+01:002019-10-09T13:35:09.040+01:00There is one thing that will change the pottery ga...There is one thing that will change the pottery game for most people, but what is it.<br /><br />The answer is wedging!<br /><br />Why does wedging matter? Well, when you wedge clay, the following happens to it:<br /><br />It makes the clay more pliable<br />Has a better consistency<br />Removes the air pockets from hard spots in the clay<br />Can be good for new clay, or for clay you’re reusing<br />You don’t have to get frustrated with the clay while on the wheel<br />The best type of wedging is, of course, Ram’s Head wedging. It’s the easiest way to do it.<br /><a href="https://spinningpots.com/the-1-tip-to-get-the-most-bang-out-of-your-pottery-clay/" rel="nofollow">To know more</a> Julia Alissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15311278348644420091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011734377029009832.post-33545008993901555882019-09-22T04:26:31.242+01:002019-09-22T04:26:31.242+01:00Can you give me some info about pottery therapy an...Can you give me some info about pottery therapy and the current status of this therapyDivine Living Societyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291340171080569187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011734377029009832.post-32554615385530337262018-02-22T11:40:15.888+00:002018-02-22T11:40:15.888+00:00Hi Mrs Gunn, Thank you for your interesting questi...Hi Mrs Gunn, Thank you for your interesting question. As the fired surface depends on so many factors including body clay and process used it is difficult for me to give you a specific answer. However in general the surface of burnished ware becomes rougher the higher it is fired. I would suggest lowering the firing temperature to cone 018 as a first step. I am not sure why you need to wrap the surfaces in toilet tissue other than to protect the surface during handling. Hope this helps The Potters Friendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05345030874426727684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011734377029009832.post-77811403818695292472018-02-19T23:52:08.112+00:002018-02-19T23:52:08.112+00:00Hello,
I fired burnished pots at Cone 017 having w...Hello,<br />I fired burnished pots at Cone 017 having wrapped them multiple times with toilet tissue and all the surfaces were rough and spotty almost ruining the carvings that had been done prior to the firing. Any suggestions?Mrs. Gunn's Art Classhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04248693851883590365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011734377029009832.post-57044853899971717332018-01-06T13:09:23.330+00:002018-01-06T13:09:23.330+00:00Nice blog. Thanks for sharing.
Learned lot of info...Nice blog. Thanks for sharing.<br />Learned lot of information for your Blog.<br /><a href="http://www.50percentprint.com/cms_digital-printing-.html" rel="nofollow">Digital printing</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09635240662578524552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011734377029009832.post-35382517443155394092018-01-01T15:59:48.358+00:002018-01-01T15:59:48.358+00:00The blog and the post is absolutely fantastic! Lot...<br />The blog and the post is absolutely fantastic! Lot of information is helpful in some or the other way. Keep updating the blog, looking forward for more content...Great job, keep it up. To get More Visit<br /><a href="http://screenprintingmachine.net/" rel="nofollow">screen printing machine reviews and Buying Guides</a>Victoria Wingatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09134643838776163917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011734377029009832.post-88469726914281818772017-12-29T10:32:11.989+00:002017-12-29T10:32:11.989+00:00Hi Pauline,I am not so familiar with Frankoma ware...Hi Pauline,I am not so familiar with Frankoma ware but the following is advice from Frankoma's own website:<br /><br />Regardless of age, Frankoma dinnerware should first be inspected for chips and crazing. Frankoma items in excellent condition can then be used in the oven and dishwasher. Regarding microwave usage, we recommend using most Frankoma pieces only for reheating food for short periods of time only. We do not recommend microwave cooking for extended durations.The Potters Friendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05345030874426727684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011734377029009832.post-8014033840669562812017-12-13T12:24:16.533+00:002017-12-13T12:24:16.533+00:00Hi, I have just purchased an old HobbyCeram Kiln (...Hi, I have just purchased an old HobbyCeram Kiln (Hexagon) , and I need to understand how to use the thermoRegulator.<br />It has a two position switch, a rotating temperature dial and a rotating control marked 0,1,2,3,4. <br />Does anyone have the manual or can inform how to use it ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011734377029009832.post-90656040675069216612017-12-06T15:58:12.514+00:002017-12-06T15:58:12.514+00:00Interesting and informative. I have an extensive c...Interesting and informative. I have an extensive collection of Frankoma. Is it safe to microwave?Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18032916395238804901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011734377029009832.post-29615993005456618222017-10-31T13:28:58.693+00:002017-10-31T13:28:58.693+00:00Do you know if Johnson Brothers Friendly Village m...Do you know if Johnson Brothers Friendly Village made in England is microwaveable or dishwasher safe? Missionary Helpshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03601763489804090353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011734377029009832.post-24395680820268164142017-10-09T14:02:36.476+01:002017-10-09T14:02:36.476+01:00Thank you for taking the time to publish this info...Thank you for taking the time to publish this information very useful!<br /><a href="https://ceramics.co.il/" rel="nofollow">Ceramic tile</a><br />naveedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07158032062765868232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011734377029009832.post-61232694449569958122017-10-05T11:03:29.706+01:002017-10-05T11:03:29.706+01:00Nice Blog, thanks for sharing this Information. Al...Nice Blog, thanks for sharing this Information. Also you can check the more about <a href="http://www.50percentprint.com/cms_online-printing-malaysia-.html" rel="nofollow"> digital printing </a> in our website.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17540824706095100108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011734377029009832.post-43174454450925689632017-08-22T10:36:19.382+01:002017-08-22T10:36:19.382+01:00Impressive…! I really like your blog.
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3D printing of ceramics, 3D printing using liquid...<br />3D printing of ceramics, 3D printing using liquid clay syringe are very useful and valuable thing. thankyou sharing with us.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18081186903872733466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011734377029009832.post-8109086177068775172016-03-21T10:47:48.523+00:002016-03-21T10:47:48.523+00:00Hi Lucinda, Thank you for your interesting questio...Hi Lucinda, Thank you for your interesting question. As you rightly say the more oil you use the more likely you can have burnout issues. Unfortunately there are no hard and fast rules. However I would suggest you use lighter oils (which will fire away easier) and make sure you have a slow firing cycle to allow the oils to fire away easily. Hope this helps. The Potters Friend.The Potters Friendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05345030874426727684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011734377029009832.post-54093854858238252482016-03-21T10:47:33.393+00:002016-03-21T10:47:33.393+00:00Hi Lucinda, Thank you for your interesting questio...Hi Lucinda, Thank you for your interesting question. As you rightly say the more oil you use the more likely you can have burnout issues. Unfortunately there are no hard and fast rules. However I would suggest you use lighter oils (which will fire away easier) and make sure you have a slow firing cycle to allow the oils to fire away easily. Hope this helps. The Potters Friend.The Potters Friendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05345030874426727684noreply@blogger.com