Fraser on mon 13 jul 98
Hi:
I was recently contacted by an aid worker in Brazil about the rapid fire
kiln. This
woman works with the very poor. She wants to set up a group of women up
with some
pottery supplies and hopes that they could begin producing wares and
thereby generate
some income. I told her I may be able to donate a wheel and the booklet on
the fiber
kiln design I use, but she says a kick wheel would probably go over with
more acceptance.
Sounds like an interesting and beneficial project so I am wondering if
anyone on this list
could offer any advice on the following: a) is a kick wheel the best option
and if so is anyone
on this list from Brazil and knows the best way of getting something there,
b) knowledge of
the clays available in that region and what firing temps would they need to
achieve, c) anyone
who has had experience with this kind of set up.
I will pass on any suggestions to Nancy. If you wish to reach her directly
I could pass on
an email address.
Thanks
Fraser Forsythe
fraserf@golden.net
www.golden.net/~fraserf
Canada
Hulda Bretones on tue 14 jul 98
Hi Fraser,
I am on this list from Brazil!
Please, let Nancy knows my interest in helping her get info, donations,
and knowledge of everything I know and have access here.
She may feel herself free in contacting me directly.
Hulda, from S.Paulo-SP
fone: (011) 3872 6443
e-mail: hulda@arqmed.com.br
The Kiln Gods on tue 14 jul 98
Hi Fraser,
"The Pottery Supply House" has an outlet in Sao Paulo, Brazil. It is run by
Eric Poschman (who I`m sure you know very well). They offer "Pottery Supply
House" clays, kilns, Orton controllers, tools, Shimpo wheels, ect...
Contact info:
e-mail - 4622605@originet.com.br
phone - 001-280-2842
| |
|
