John L Worner on thu 23 jan 97
My teacher has recently acquired a gas kiln. Needless to say, we, the students
are
thrilled at the prospect of having some of our pieces in a reduction firing.
However,
as with all new things problems occur. What we are wondering, is: what do we
put under
the pots or on the shelves to stop the pieces from sticking to the shelves.
We have used Mop and Glo and then covered the foot with alumina. This however,
is very messy and hard to get off the bottom of the pots. For those of you who
do reduction regularly, what do
you use? We would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks in advance.
Anne Worner :-)
Talbott on fri 24 jan 97
Anne...
If you use "Lee's Incredible Kiln Wash" your kiln wash problems
will be resolved. You can buy it through Axner Pottery Supply Co. they
have a listed 800 #... Though it seems expensive the LABOR that it SAVES in
reality makes it very CHEAP. You have to use it to understand... I am a
skeptic on such things but was very desperate for a good kiln wash, so I
tried it and am now hooked.
Best Wishes.. Marshall
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>My teacher has recently acquired a gas kiln. Needless to say, we, the students
>are
>thrilled at the prospect of having some of our pieces in a reduction firing.
>However,
>as with all new things problems occur. What we are wondering, is: what do we
>put under
> the pots or on the shelves to stop the pieces from sticking to the shelves.
>We have used Mop and Glo and then covered the foot with alumina. This
>however,
>is very messy and hard to get off the bottom of the pots. For those of you who
>do reduction regularly, what do
>you use? We would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks in advance.
>
>Anne Worner :-)
1ST ANNUAL CLAYARTERS' GALLERY - NAPLES, MAINE (Summmer 1997)
{contact me directly for more information}
Celia & Marshall Talbott
Pottery By Celia
Route 114
P.O. Box 4116
Naples, Maine 04055-4116
(207)693-6100 voice and fax
clupus@ime.net
Jennifer Rhinesmith on fri 24 jan 97
Anne Worner: We do reduction fireings all the time and we use a mixture
of silica and EPK. Make a 50/50 batch and make this solution thick, then apply
generously to your shelves. I hope that this helps out, I know how many
questions there are when you first start. If you have any others please
feel free to email me direct, and maybe I can help. Jennifer in Alpine,
TX.
On Thu, 23 Jan 1997, John L Worner wrote:
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> My teacher has recently acquired a gas kiln. Needless to say, we, the student
> are
> thrilled at the prospect of having some of our pieces in a reduction firing.
> However,
> as with all new things problems occur. What we are wondering, is: what do we
> put under
> the pots or on the shelves to stop the pieces from sticking to the shelves.
> We have used Mop and Glo and then covered the foot with alumina. This howeve
> is very messy and hard to get off the bottom of the pots. For those of you wh
> do reduction regularly, what do
> you use? We would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks in advance.
>
> Anne Worner :-)
>
Jim Horvitz on fri 24 jan 97
I would like to purchase "Lee's incredible kiln wash". Can someone post the
800# or city where Axner Pottery Supply is located. Thanks Jim
LINDA BLOSSOM on sat 25 jan 97
I am using Lee's kiln wash for the first time - I have about 6 firings on
the shelves we coated and so far see no flaking. Recently, I fired my
electric kiln, had a "feeling" about the lid and possible debris and
checked it along the center crack. It seemed fine but when I opened it, my
sink, fired on the top shelf, had the premonitioned debris near the drain
hole. I was wondering if you would think this kiln wash good enough for
the underside of the lid. The ultimate test?
Linda Blossom
2366 Slaterville Rd.
Ithaca, NY 14850
blossom@lightlink.com
http://www.artscape.com
607-539-7912
Pamela Jo Stamper on sat 25 jan 97
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>I would like to purchase "Lee's incredible kiln wash". Can someone post the
>800# or city where Axner Pottery Supply is located. Thanks Jim
Hi Jim,
You can E-mail Axner at Axner@ATTmail.com
Snail is 804.A Eyrie Drive, PO box 1484, Oviedo, Fl. 32765 FAX 407-365-5573
but I got a catalog quickly by using the E-mail.
Pamela Jo on the North Oregon Coast where it is sunny and cold (40)today
Another question. Does anyone out there use a West Coast Kiln
sold by Axner on p A-30? I do sculpture and like the interior height of
the 16 cu.ft.
Does anyone on the list have positive or negative experience with this
kiln?
Thanks to anyone who responds stamps@seasurf.com
Ellen Baker on sat 25 jan 97
Reply to author only: I agree with whom ever it was who suggested 50%
silica (flint) and 50% kaolin. Finest kiln wash -- cheap and better than
ANY commercial wash I've ever used. Good in reduction up to Cone 12 (trust
me!).
Just remember to mix it to about the consistency of runny mustard and apply
it thick enough that you can't see through it (wet). You'll love it!
Ellen Baker, Orion Ceramic Studios - Glacier, WA
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>
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> Anne...
> If you use "Lee's Incredible Kiln Wash" your kiln wash problems
> will be resolved. You can buy it through Axner Pottery Supply Co. they
> have a listed 800 #... Though it seems expensive the LABOR that it SAVES
in
> reality makes it very CHEAP. You have to use it to understand... I am a
> skeptic on such things but was very desperate for a good kiln wash, so I
> tried it and am now hooked.
> Best Wishes.. Marshall
> >----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> >My teacher has recently acquired a gas kiln. Needless to say, we, the
> students
> >are
> >thrilled at the prospect of having some of our pieces in a reduction
firing.
> >However,
> >as with all new things problems occur. What we are wondering, is: what
do we
> >put under
> > the pots or on the shelves to stop the pieces from sticking to the
shelves.
> >We have used Mop and Glo and then covered the foot with alumina. This
> >however,
> >is very messy and hard to get off the bottom of the pots. For those of
you
> who
> >do reduction regularly, what do
> >you use? We would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks in advance.
> >
> >Anne Worner :-)
>
> 1ST ANNUAL CLAYARTERS' GALLERY - NAPLES, MAINE (Summmer 1997)
> {contact me directly for more information}
> Celia & Marshall Talbott
> Pottery By Celia
> Route 114
> P.O. Box 4116
> Naples, Maine 04055-4116
> (207)693-6100 voice and fax
> clupus@ime.net
>
Talbott on sun 26 jan 97
Linda.. We have been using Lee's for about a year and YES, I would say to
use it. Since you are having problems with that debris from your lid, I
would say you will be better off with the wash applied. I would probably
go with just one coat since you are in effect trying to seal that problem
area. If you do try it, please let me know how it comes out... Marshall
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>I am using Lee's kiln wash for the first time - I have about 6 firings on
>the shelves we coated and so far see no flaking. Recently, I fired my
>electric kiln, had a "feeling" about the lid and possible debris and
>checked it along the center crack. It seemed fine but when I opened it, my
>sink, fired on the top shelf, had the premonitioned debris near the drain
>hole. I was wondering if you would think this kiln wash good enough for
>the underside of the lid. The ultimate test?
>
>
>Linda Blossom
>2366 Slaterville Rd.
>Ithaca, NY 14850
>blossom@lightlink.com
>http://www.artscape.com
>607-539-7912
1ST ANNUAL CLAYARTERS' GALLERY - NAPLES, MAINE (Summmer 1997)
{contact me directly for more information}
Celia & Marshall Talbott
Pottery By Celia
Route 114
P.O. Box 4116
Naples, Maine 04055-4116
(207)693-6100 voice and fax
clupus@ime.net
David Woodin Set Clayart digest on sun 26 jan 97
I would use the ITC product ITC-100 it has worked wonders on all the kilns
gas or electric and can also be used as kiln wash. It can be sprayed on
brick as well as fiber and will stop flaking etc. Their phone number is
904-285-0200
Eleanora Eden on mon 27 jan 97
Hi Jennifer,
I used that 50/50 recipe for about 30 years and have finally gone to
lee's stuff from Axner, and believe me you'll do yourself a favor and
save that 30 years of flaking shelves and frayed nerves.
Eleanora
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> Anne Worner: We do reduction fireings all the time and we use a mixture
> of silica and EPK. Make a 50/50 batch and make this solution thick, then apply
> generously to your shelves. I hope that this helps out, I know how many
> questions there are when you first start. If you have any others please
> feel free to email me direct, and maybe I can help. Jennifer in Alpine,
> TX.
>
> On Thu, 23 Jan 1997, John L Worner wrote:
>
> > ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> > My teacher has recently acquired a gas kiln. Needless to say, we, the stude
> > are
> > thrilled at the prospect of having some of our pieces in a reduction firing.
> > However,
> > as with all new things problems occur. What we are wondering, is: what do w
> > put under
> > the pots or on the shelves to stop the pieces from sticking to the shelves
> > We have used Mop and Glo and then covered the foot with alumina. This howe
> > is very messy and hard to get off the bottom of the pots. For those of you
> > do reduction regularly, what do
> > you use? We would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks in advance.
> >
> > Anne Worner :-)
> >
>
Eleanora Eden 802 869-2003
Paradise Hill
Bellows Falls, VT 05101 eden@maple.sover.net
[the address fga@world.std.com is temporary. My mailbox at
eden@maple.sover.net still works -- do not change address books]
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