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exploding handles

updated tue 5 sep 00

 

DeBorah Goletz on mon 4 sep 00


Bob, is it at all possible that these handles were attached when the
pitchers were a bit past leather hard? If there is too much difference in
moisture content between pot and handle when joined, the handles could
detach early in the firing (breaking into small pieces from the fall).
Best,
DeBorah Goletz