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Intro to wedging clay
This video introduces the process of wedging clay as part of preparing your clay for throwing. Primarily focusing on the Rams head method of wedging. This is a useful part of my throwing summary.
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Media attention on clay dust in studios
Check out this recent story on the ABC ”Interest in pottery as a hobby has exploded, but experts urge vigilance to minimise silicosis risks” By Sean Tarek GoodwinPosted Sat 15 Apr 2023 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-04-15/ceramics-silicosis-pottery-lung-health-warning/102220206 “If a studio isn’t kept dust free and ventilated, and masks aren’t worn when mixing glazes and loading kilns, the risk of
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Why cover work when it is drying?
Cover work as it dries if your work is; Slow and even drying gives clay the best chance of getting through the drying process without cracking or warping. The type of clay used can also affect cracking and warping. In general clays with more grit or grog are less likely to warp and crack.
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Why …. remove glaze from the base of pots?
You clean the base of your pot so that it won’t stick to the kiln shelf during firing. Think about it… the glaze melts and forms a glass-like coating when it cools. If it is not cleaned where your pot will sit on the shelf, your pot will be stuck to the kiln shelf… really
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Temperature and Cones
This worksheet covers how cones are used to indicate heatwork and how this relates to temperature. This worksheet includes a handy chart of corresponding temperatures and cones.
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Types of clay
Commonly available processed clay types fall into the following broad categories. EarthenwareEarthenware is nonvitreous pottery that has normally been fired at relatively low temperatures. Non-vitreous means it may be still porous and not watertight. MidfireMidfire clays are formulated to provide some of the strength of stoneware whilst not being fired as high. Stoneware Stoneware fires
