Paul Haigh on fri 13 aug 10
I plan to experiment with flashing slips in my wood kiln. Never did it befo=
re. I'm looking at 75% Helmars kaolin, 25% feldspar and variations of the H=
elmar's with some iron bearing clays (mostly because I want it to go under =
my nuka). Thinned out, thin applications etc.
I get to cone 12+ in much of my kiln with areas of good fly ash. I imagine =
that they get more porcelain-like surface qualities. There's lots of pics o=
f platters with just flashing slips- is it a nice surface for functional wa=
re with fly ash variation (some areas that are thin)?
Sounds really basic, but I've mostly learned by doing and reading. Thanks!
Paul Haigh
Wiley Hill Mudworks
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Michael Wendt on fri 13 aug 10
Please help me correct the spelling of Helmer Kaolin.
I see "Helmar" a lot and that makes it hard for people to
find me
when they want the clay.
I named if for the tiny town where it is mined... Helmer,
Idaho.
Take the mine tour to see what I mean at:
http://www.wendtpottery.com/mine.htm
see the description of the clay at:
http://www.wendtpottery.com/helmer2.htm
Thanks,
Michael Wendt
Paul wrote:
plan to experiment with flashing slips in my wood kiln.
Never did it before. I'm looking at 75% Helmars kaolin, 25%
feldspar and variations of the Helmar's with some iron
bearing clays (mostly because I want it to go under my
nuka). Thinned out, thin applications etc.
I get to cone 12+ in much of my kiln with areas of good fly
ash. I imagine that they get more porcelain-like surface
qualities. There's lots of pics of platters with just
flashing slips- is it a nice surface for functional ware
with fly ash variation (some areas that are thin)?
Sounds really basic, but I've mostly learned by doing and
reading. Thanks!
Paul Haigh
Wiley Hill Mudworks
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