Janet Moe on wed 4 nov 09
We are presently testing some Plainsman clays at Cone 6 in the electric kil=
n
but we are also in the process of building a gas kiln and are planning on
doing Cone 6 reduction as well. Has anyone tried any of the Plainsman clays
in reduction at cone 6? At the moment we are most interested in M340 and
M370. It would be nice if we could decide on a clay that works in both
oxidation and reduction. Would love to hear of any likes and dislikes or an=
y
problems.
Janet, on Vancouver Island, where we poured the slab for our gas kiln shed
this week!!!!
Bob Johnson on wed 4 nov 09
Janet: I'd be happy to stick some small test tiles in my kiln during a
reduction firing and share the results with you.=3D20
Bob Johnson=3D20
Roseburg, Oregon=3DA0=3D20
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From: Clayart [mailto:Clayart@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG] On Behalf Of Janet Moe
Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 12:06 PM
To: Clayart@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
Subject: Plainsman Clays and Cone 6 Reduction
We are presently testing some Plainsman clays at Cone 6 in the electric =3D
kiln
but we are also in the process of building a gas kiln and are planning =3D
on
doing Cone 6 reduction as well. Has anyone tried any of the Plainsman =3D
clays
in reduction at cone 6? At the moment we are most interested in M340 and
M370. It would be nice if we could decide on a clay that works in both
oxidation and reduction. Would love to hear of any likes and dislikes or =
=3D
any
problems.
Janet, on Vancouver Island, where we poured the slab for our gas kiln =3D
shed
this week!!!!
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07:37:00
Jim Willett on thu 5 nov 09
Hi Janet,
We don't use the white clays that much and don't fire reduction, however =
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have found that Plainsman M-390 (which is M-340 with iron oxide added) do=
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appear to be a really good cone-6 clay with bubbling happening as you app=
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2190 - 2200 with a 110 degree ramp. (That's why we blend bodies) You shou=
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run a few tests to gain a really good idea of how they will perform for y=
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ou.
Jim Willett
Out of the Fire Studio
Edmonton
http://www.outofthefirestudio.com
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