lpskeen on tue 17 nov 98
McCoy, Jack Eugene wrote:
>
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> I'm making the move from cone 9 to cone 6. But I'm a little puzzled that> all
I think because most (not all) people who fire w/ gas go to ^10 or
better in reduction. ^6 is mostly used by folks with electric kilns,
thus the oxidation glazes. I do have a recipe for a nice copper red at
^6R, but have currently misplaced the notebook that has the recipe in
it. I got it from somebody on Clayart tho, so maybe they will repost.
Recently there has been a discussion and promise of some postings of ^6r
glazes, for which I wait with a worm on my tongue ("bait"ed breath.).
--
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great moral crisis, maintain their neutrality." -- Dante
"The opportunity to be threatened, humiliated and to live in fear of
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Marcia Selsor on tue 17 nov 98
I have been sending ^6 reduction recipes. Rick Malgrem also has a list
of ^6 reductions recipes. Where are you looking?
Marcia in Montana
"McCoy, Jack Eugene" wrote:
>
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> I'm making the move from cone 9 to cone 6. But I'm a little puzzled that
> all of the cone 6 recipes that I've found are for oxidation. Why is this?
>
> Jack
Greg Lamont on wed 18 nov 98
At 12:41 PM 11/16/98 EST, you wrote:
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>I'm making the move from cone 9 to cone 6. But I'm a little puzzled that
>all of the cone 6 recipes that I've found are for oxidation. Why is this?
>
>Jack
>
Jack,
It is my understanding that, with a typical electric kiln (not the "heavy
duty" or "professional" kind), cone 6 is the highest practical temperature
that they are designed to reach on a repeated basis. Most of the standard
kilns are insufficiently insulated and the elements provided are not of the
capacity required to reach cone 10 time after time and give reasonable
longevity. Sure, the manufacturer says they'll fire to cone 10--and they
will--but it's extremely hard on the elements and you'll be replacing them
very often, as well as paying for all that electricity. Thus, the
popularity of cone 6 which, with a properly formulated body and glazes,
will give results every bit as good as firing to cone 10.
Greg
Greg Lamont
3011 Northwood Dr.
Ames, Iowa 50010-4750
515/233-3442
gdlamont@iastate.edu
Theodore Banton on wed 18 nov 98
Well, I know that the reason we use ^6 in oxidation here in Florida is simply
because we only have electric. Most often cone 6 is an option for potters who
want to use a stonewarte, but cannot afford (my case) or do not want the
hassle of gas firings.
My question to you is: Why drop down to cone 6. The effects that you can
achieve with cone 9 are much more brilliant. If you need any recipes, please
e-mail me back. I have tested most glazes and have been working on these for
the past three years at Flagler college here in St. Augustine.
paul on wed 18 nov 98
Jack,
The reason is that most people who do cone six fire in a electric kiln. The
potters who fire to cone ten in a gas kiln for reduction have not found out
the benefits of firing to cone six or seven in the reduction atmosphere
(like lower gas bills, less wear on all refractories, less waste of natural
resources). It takes some work to drop your glazes down to cone six and alot
of potters like using the old tired and true glazes developed in the
sixties, they are rich and you just plunk and dunk.
-Paul
-----Original Message-----
From: McCoy, Jack Eugene
To: CLAYART@LSV.UKY.EDU
Date: Monday, November 16, 1998 12:42 PM
Subject: Why is cone 6 oxidation?
----------------------------Original message----------------------------
I'm making the move from cone 9 to cone 6. But I'm a little puzzled that
all of the cone 6 recipes that I've found are for oxidation. Why is this?
Jack
Peggy Heer on wed 18 nov 98
Hi Marcia...I have not seen any on the list so far...?????
As Always in Clay Peggy
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>I have been sending ^6 reduction recipes. Rick Malgrem also has a list
>of ^6 reductions recipes. Where are you looking?
>Marcia in Montana
>
>"McCoy, Jack Eugene" wrote:
>>
>> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>> I'm making the move from cone 9 to cone 6. But I'm a little puzzled that
>> all of the cone 6 recipes that I've found are for oxidation. Why is this?
>>
>> Jack
Peggy Heer / Heer Pottery E-Mail p4337@connect.ab.ca
52120 Range Road 223
Sherwood Park, AB. Canada T8C 1A7
Phone (403) 922-6270
http://www.ffa.ucalgary.ca/artists/pheer/
http://www.connect.ab.ca/~p4337/
Marcia Selsor on thu 19 nov 98
Dear Clayarters,
I have sent two batches of ^6 reduction recipes last week and more will
come. Richard Burkett is sending me an updated version of hyperglaze so
that I can easily transfer them to readable files for clay art. I will
be out of town for a few days for University business.
Will catch up some day, I hope.
Marcia in Montana
teaching in Spain '99
http://www.imt.net/~mjbmls/spain99
lpskeen wrote:
>
> Marcia Selsor wrote:
> > I have been sending ^6 reduction recipes. Rick Malgrem also has a list
> > of ^6 reductions recipes. Where are you looking?
> > Marcia in Montana
>
Some people missed the previous posts:
> Actually, I thought you said you had to look for 'em and would post them
> later. I was looking for a heading along the lines of "^6 Redux
> recipes" or something like that. What should I be looking for?
>
lpskeen on fri 20 nov 98
Marcia Selsor wrote:
> I have sent two batches of ^6 reduction recipes last week and more will come.
What were they called; I missed 'em.
TIA
--
Lisa Skeen ICQ# 15554910
Living Tree Pottery & Soaps http://www.uncg.edu/~lpskeen
"The hottest places in hell are reserved for those who, in times of
great moral crisis, maintain their neutrality." -- Dante
"The opportunity to be threatened, humiliated and to live in fear of
being
beaten to death is the only 'special right' our culture bestows on
homosexuals." - Diane Carman, Denver Post, October 10, 1998
chappelear on sat 21 nov 98
Because I teach just half-time (two days a week), c/5-6 electric works out
for my community college classes. We're always looking for better glazes -
if you have any to share, we'd love it! Thanks so much!
-----Original Message-----
From: Theodore Banton
To: CLAYART@LSV.UKY.EDU
Date: Wednesday, November 18, 1998 9:11 AM
Subject: Re: Why is cone 6 oxidation?
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>Well, I know that the reason we use ^6 in oxidation here in Florida is
simply
>because we only have electric. Most often cone 6 is an option for potters
who
>want to use a stonewarte, but cannot afford (my case) or do not want the
>hassle of gas firings.
>
>My question to you is: Why drop down to cone 6. The effects that you can
>achieve with cone 9 are much more brilliant. If you need any recipes,
please
>e-mail me back. I have tested most glazes and have been working on these
for
>the past three years at Flagler college here in St. Augustine.
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