Craig Martell on tue 16 mar 99
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From: Craig Martell
To: gwalker@fan.net.au
Date: Monday, March 15, 1999 3:36 PM
Subject: Re: New crawling problem! Urgh!
>Hello Geoff:
>I think that the problem might be from firing pots that are a bit wet after
>glazing. This will form a layer of steam between the pot and glaze which
>will cause the glaze to crawl or lift. The remedy is to let the pots dry
>longer before firing.
>
>Another possibility is firing the biscuit too low. This causes the pots to
>absorb water too quickly and then the glaze won't dry into a compact mass.
>
>As you've already thought, dusty, or greasy bisque ware will cause this as
>well. When pots are sometimes handled too much they become contaminated
>with oil from hands and skin.
>
>Just some thoughts. Good luck and stay away from The Marriott!
>
>Craig Martell in Oregon
>
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