Kelly Rainey on tue 28 jun 11
Good Afternoon.
Until just recently I did not know how to actually make a post to the
forum/community but I have enjoyed reading others posts. We definitely have
a knowledgeable group here.
With that said, I have a question for anyone who might have some ideas. I a=
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on a very tight budget and I am looking for a way to evenly dry my projects
and keep them from getting dusty/dirty while they are drying, waiting to be
fired. I work out of a small room in my house and my kiln is outside in the
garage (if this is helpful to know) which doubles as storage and husbands
workshop. I found an article on how to create damp storage for working
projects with a plastic storage tote and thought I could maybe use another
tote and drill holes all over it (lid, sides, bottom, etc) to create even
air flow but I fear that the plastic might hold the moisture in even with
the holes. In addition, the holes in the bottom would be pretty much covere=
d
up by whatever the tote was sitting on. If anyone has any ideas on how I
could create a drying environment in a small room with an almost
non-existent budget please pass them along. Additionally, any feedback on m=
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concerns for my idea to use a plastic tote would be greatly appreciated.
Looking forward to your responses.
Thank You!!!!
Kelly
William & Susan Schran User on wed 29 jun 11
On 6/28/11 4:57 PM, "Kelly Rainey" wrote:
> If anyone has any ideas on how I
> could create a drying environment in a small room with an almost
> non-existent budget please pass them along. Additionally, any feedback on=
my
> concerns for my idea to use a plastic tote would be greatly appreciated.
I've heard of the idea of using plastic containers and pouring plaster in
the bottom to absorb moisture from the pot. I have never done this, so
others will need to chime in if this is a good approach. Others have simply
turned the plastic tube upside down over top of the pots, using a piece of
wood to absorb moisture from bottom of pot.
I use dry cleaning plastic to slow dry my work. I don't dry clean my clothe=
s
so I ask others for donations. This light plastic can be simply draped over
for slow drying or wrapped under to keep moist. With an occasional sprits o=
f
water, I've kept pots at a workable state for weeks. The plastic also uses
less storage space when not in use.
Bill
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William "Bill" Schran
wschran@cox.net
wschran@nvcc.edu
http://www.creativecreekartisans.com
Jim Willett on wed 29 jun 11
Hi Kelly,
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a large photo of what we have used for years with great success. Bakers r=
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from Costco and vapour barrier from the Home Depot. Currently still in us=
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basement studio after ten years.
Jim Willett and Cindy Clarke
Out of the Fire Studio
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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