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patting bottoms (was burnishing)

updated sat 9 dec 00

 

Russel Fouts on fri 8 dec 00


Naomi,

>> A second problem is the bottoms: The bottoms are flat when I set the
pots rim down to dry, but after drying the bottoms are slightly bulged, so I
have to re-sand them. <<

Turn your pots upside down and pat the bottoms til they bow in slightly.
This will also help release tension and prevent cracking.

If the pots get a bit too firm before you can do it, you'll have to spank
them a bit.

Pottery is so violent! Pinching, scratching, throwing, burning, cutting,
pulling, etc. You should have to be over 18 and a consenting adult to
practice it.

Russel

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