tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116910306520528915.post3358806200975208388..comments2024-02-27T02:34:17.909-05:00Comments on meesh's pottery: two down, one to go...Michèle Hastingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11346907762804197879noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116910306520528915.post-37745367783527362932012-03-12T08:07:46.694-04:002012-03-12T08:07:46.694-04:00LOVE the casseroles! They came out great and the c...LOVE the casseroles! They came out great and the carving is beautiful too :)<br /><br />and I'll add another thumbs up for dolan tools!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06084462536524346103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116910306520528915.post-63758426183817486542012-03-11T16:43:51.320-04:002012-03-11T16:43:51.320-04:00Those pots look great!! I may have to give that a ...Those pots look great!! I may have to give that a go during my next making session. Like the carving on the lids. Cool Jake mug!!Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07960400186962033610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116910306520528915.post-86188357720103949192012-03-11T15:18:37.031-04:002012-03-11T15:18:37.031-04:00Hi Linda, I used the same recycled clay on all the...Hi Linda, I used the same recycled clay on all the parts. I typically don't mix clay bodies up, all though it has happened by mistake a few times... and didn't seem to matter too much. The recycled clay is a mix of all the stoneware we use.<br />I apply slip to the piece when it's leather hard and then leave it uncovered for a few hours or lightly covered overnight, then do the carving. I don't like to carve when it's dry, I figure I don't need to expose my lungs to anymore dust than occurs with everyday clay work!Michèle Hastingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346907762804197879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116910306520528915.post-2222324902660806142012-03-11T14:54:08.848-04:002012-03-11T14:54:08.848-04:00I've never seen that particular carving tool. ...I've never seen that particular carving tool. I better look at the Dolans again now that I am doing different work. Are you using a different clay on knobs and handles than the body of the cassrole? Your carving is really great. Do you carve at almost leather hard? So much to learn in clay and so little time.Linda Starrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364078667554676592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116910306520528915.post-69755581605133502712012-03-11T14:53:22.166-04:002012-03-11T14:53:22.166-04:00That is a decent handle on the carving toolThat is a decent handle on the carving toolgzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034777779347889773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116910306520528915.post-3796728074176554462012-03-11T12:50:26.332-04:002012-03-11T12:50:26.332-04:00I have never sharpened any of mine either. There a...I have never sharpened any of mine either. There are directions on their website and you can also send them back to be sharpened. I think if you keep them clean and dry them off you can delay the need for sharpening.Michèle Hastingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346907762804197879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116910306520528915.post-54284194112356998992012-03-11T12:38:56.277-04:002012-03-11T12:38:56.277-04:00Love that Matt Jones plate and also love your car...Love that Matt Jones plate and also love your carving, just beautiful!<br />I have one of those Dolan trim tools, so much better than any of the others I have, I don't think I have ever sharpened it.Tracey Broomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14560971496423789576noreply@blogger.com