tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116910306520528915.post1987127473540027034..comments2024-02-27T02:34:17.909-05:00Comments on meesh's pottery: blogger brain freezeMichèle Hastingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11346907762804197879noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116910306520528915.post-23403454223435740962013-10-20T13:38:13.809-04:002013-10-20T13:38:13.809-04:00thanks for the input Michael, but sorry that you h...thanks for the input Michael, but sorry that you have had issues too. Are your issues new? I had occasional blow outs before but the last couple of firings there were too many. Keep me posted on your findings with the addition of borax.<br />Michèle Hastingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346907762804197879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116910306520528915.post-67118538274494532932013-10-20T09:09:46.167-04:002013-10-20T09:09:46.167-04:00I've had some peeling slip. Someone suggested ...I've had some peeling slip. Someone suggested I add up to 5% borax. Being soluble, the borax penetrates into the clay body and helps bind. I'm getting ready to test a new batch of slip with the added borax.Michael Mahanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09178266405071704355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116910306520528915.post-91273189627848735652013-10-17T18:47:24.563-04:002013-10-17T18:47:24.563-04:00bowls look GREAT to me, that is all I can add :)bowls look GREAT to me, that is all I can add :)Gary's third pottery bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13517401528128108791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116910306520528915.post-24495480062630486162013-10-17T12:30:58.203-04:002013-10-17T12:30:58.203-04:00Hey there Meesh! My brain is frozen too ;) But I...Hey there Meesh! My brain is frozen too ;) But I'm around, here and there!<br /><br />Glad the show went well~ sorry to hear about your shoulder...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06084462536524346103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116910306520528915.post-9766492111264834872013-10-17T11:22:39.008-04:002013-10-17T11:22:39.008-04:00the bowls are worth persevering with, whatever the...the bowls are worth persevering with, whatever the problems. They are lovely.<br />Life and internet accessibility (or rather lack at times) takes us away from blogger- but it is a group of friends that it is good to visit when we can. <br />Hey, how're you doing we say...and then we roll on blogging again!gzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034777779347889773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116910306520528915.post-66264803390939130142013-10-17T08:55:52.149-04:002013-10-17T08:55:52.149-04:00I understand blogger brain freeze. I often wonder...I understand blogger brain freeze. I often wonder how many times people will want to see a set of pots I made. You'd be surprised what interests others even when we think they won't be interested.<br /><br />Your slip recipe does not seem like it would go bad, however, if something has contaminated it you might have the peeling issue and an older, well used bucket of slip has had ample opportunity for some thing to find it's way in. Making a new and smaller batch is smart. Let us know how it works.Lori Buffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00233955188892423314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116910306520528915.post-90590131130745241452013-10-16T16:03:01.377-04:002013-10-16T16:03:01.377-04:00Peter, I always poo-pooed the idea of needing fres...Peter, I always poo-pooed the idea of needing fresh slip but now I am questioning my thought since having this issue come up. This is the recipe that I use:<br />EPK 25.00<br />OM4 Ball Clay 25.00<br />Feldspar G200 20.00<br />Flint/Silica 25.00<br />Zircopac 5.00<br /><br />Michèle Hastingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346907762804197879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116910306520528915.post-56611061115739866082013-10-16T15:48:26.355-04:002013-10-16T15:48:26.355-04:00Interesting about slip not keeping, it is somethin...Interesting about slip not keeping, it is something that I had not thought of. I wonder what changes as slip gets old? Is your slip a simple mix of china clay and ball clay, or do you have a more complicated engobe type thing going on? <br />Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03078608554226394069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116910306520528915.post-81051202227086634052013-10-16T13:48:17.612-04:002013-10-16T13:48:17.612-04:00Isn't it the best when you get knowledgable bu...Isn't it the best when you get knowledgable buyers and friends and fun. Glad all went well!<br /><br />I understand brain freeze....we all go through it, don't we? Nice to see you back.<br /><br />I haven't written anything in over a week. I got too involved in doc appointments, family, yard work....nothing I wanted to talk about.smartcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15430370214403895826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116910306520528915.post-43925669823040997552013-10-16T13:22:53.241-04:002013-10-16T13:22:53.241-04:00Glad the Charlotte show went well.
Glad the Charlotte show went well.<br />Dennis Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01170187288282755570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116910306520528915.post-42001251562971815692013-10-16T10:56:44.709-04:002013-10-16T10:56:44.709-04:00Linda that is exactly what Jeff tells me! He said ...Linda that is exactly what Jeff tells me! He said I was being too picky for a low priced item.Michèle Hastingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346907762804197879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116910306520528915.post-86975406702519832462013-10-16T10:50:59.651-04:002013-10-16T10:50:59.651-04:00I don't think the sponges care about a little ...I don't think the sponges care about a little warping nor anyone else since it prevents the sourness, so glad the show was good for you both.Linda Starrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364078667554676592noreply@blogger.com