C TRIPP on sun 15 oct 00
Hi Vince,
I have no soft bricks to saw up into shims. Not one. Would it be possible to
achieve the same end by forming small slabs of clay, bisque firing them and
using them in place of soft brick pieces?
Thanks for your help.
Best regards,
Carol
On Sun, 15 Oct 2000 01:40:28 -0500, Ceramic Arts Discussion List wrote:
> > Vince refers to using "shims" to stack large plates for a bisque
firing.
>
> Carol -
> Just use an old saw (it will be no good for any other purpose after this)
to
> cut 1/4"-thick slices from a softbrick, and break them into pieces about
> 1/2" to 1" across, and use them as I described.
> Best wishes -
> - Vince
>
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vince pitelka on sun 15 oct 00
> I have no soft bricks to saw up into shims. Not one. Would it be possible
to
> achieve the same end by forming small slabs of clay, bisque firing them
and
> using them in place of soft brick pieces?
Carol -
I expect that would work as slick as can be. I'd roll out coils, let them
firm up a bit, and then cut them into little slices 1/4" thick. Lay the
slices down flat, and thack them lightly with the flat of your hand in order
to round off the edges a bit. These should work great, and they should last
indefinitely.
Best wishes -
- Vince
Vince Pitelka
Home - vpitelka@dekalb.net
615/597-5376
Work - wpitelka@tntech.edu
615/597-6801 ext. 111, fax 615/597-6803
Appalachian Center for Crafts
Tennessee Technological University
1560 Craft Center Drive, Smithville TN 37166
http://www.craftcenter.tntech.edu/
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