Peggy Thompson on tue 23 feb 10
Don't some of the elders here remember another gadget that made
plastic colorful bowls in thehome as needed?
logan johnson on tue 23 feb 10
Hey Peggy & All,
I saw a video on that ! (You Tube ? but not sure)
It could have been while I was researching "Retro Kitchens" You just pu=
t in the plastic blank & in no time BAM ! one plastic bowl.
I'll see if I can find it .
Logan
Logan Johnson
Yakima Valley Pottery & Supply
719 W Nob Hill Blvd. Ste C
Yakima, WA 98902
509.469.6966
www.audeostudios.com
"Carpe Argillam!!"
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From: Peggy Thompson
To: Clayart@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
Sent: Tue, February 23, 2010 8:15:04 AM
Subject: Printer ceramic bowl
Don't some of the elders here remember another gadget that made
plastic colorful bowls in thehome as needed?
steve graber on tue 23 feb 10
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