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shinos and la la land

updated sun 24 jun 07

 

Malcolm Davis on sat 23 jun 07


In a message dated 06/05/2007 12:05:51 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
LISTSERV@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG writes:

> You got a wee blush where the shino was covered with
> plastic which had prevented the soda ash going to
> la-la land. We also put the glaze thru the 80 mesh
> screen before using it. This is just superstition but
> something we do.
> We glaze and load in the same day and candle
> overnight.
> May the dark side be with you.
> Best,
> Tony
>

Well, well, well, Tony, so now we have the answer. In any case, this is a
public report to you concerning Carbontrapping in Tuscancy! It took us three
firings, but the third kiln at La Meridiana was terrific! Fabulous
carbontrapping. Alas, I had to leave my humble results behind. What a magical place!
Malcolm, back on his mountaintop in WV and checking Clayart for the fist time
in months.


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