Stephanie on sun 9 mar 97
A hearty thanks to all those who responded. I got some great info although
I neglected to mention that cost is a major consideration. The stones in
the stores range from $20 - 35, from what I understand, not too different
in price from some kiln shelves ( correct me if I'm wrong). Also. I would
like to make this myself and personalize it.
Based on the info posted and my preferences, here's what I'll probably do:
1. buy a bag of "death valley" or brown ^10 stoneware clay from Marjon.
2. Slab roll and cut a 1.5" circle of clay and cut to 20" in diameter. Dry
it under a cardboard box of rocks so it maintains it shape and doesn't
warp.
3. Bisque and then high fire the stone to ^10 to vitrify, hoping with
shrinkage it comes to about .75" thick and about 17" in diameter.
Glazed v. unglazed functional ware part
4. I will not glaze the stone. I love the color of this clay when is it is
high fired. It should not stain or be susceptible to fungus or whatever. I
made a dinnerware set in a similar fashion which I use everyday and I have
no problems with staining. They came out really nicely. I used death
valley clay from Marjon.
So that's it. Thanks again for all of your suggestions. If any of this is
really out of line please let me know.
Stephanie
leaphart@theriver.com
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