Susan Fox Hirschmann on tue 12 dec 00
In a message dated 12/12/2000 8:30:54 AM Eastern Standard Time,
iandol@TELL.NET.AU writes:
<< Carbon Trap. So what is it? Nothing in Rhodes. Nothing in Hamer's first
edition. Is it in the second?
Who invented it? What is the chemistry? Describe the technique. How is it
achieved? Is an effect on the clay or on the glaze? What are the firing
temperatures? What is the timing schedule? What are the best clays? What are
the best glazes? What sort of objects respond best to this form of decoration?
Information in my possession suggests that Carbon, its oxides and Oxygen can
do some unexpected things depending on temperatures and partial pressures.
Who has the answers?
Ivor. Redhill, South Australia.
Being inquisitive again. >>
So STeve.....
How does one respond to this!!!!?????
What about all those things that we who studied clay did not learn in school?
Those of us who did all the classes, the long nights studying, etc......and
did fine in the creative part and the book learning. But somehow some
aspects of creating and firing pottery were not taught. Or the hands on, of
firing was left to the profs and assistants. And so we literally learned
some things in trial "by fire"! , if you will.
Seems like a fine line here, that each of us walks. I totally understand
waht you are saying as far as providing all kinds of info, for those who
would not do "their homework: to study, experiment, etc, but those who have
spent years developing certain techniques, should they be willing to share
with others? I see two sides of this issue, and when you really come down to
it, the techniques that I have developed being in clay almost 23 years, i
honestly am not willing to share. (having had my work "knocked off"---I am
not in the mind to share it)./ Consequently, I would not be willing to ask
others to do my homework for me. But however, if it is a technical problem
that I cannot seem to solve, then I ususally consult with Zamek....for a
consultation fee. And that is fine with me, if it helps me with the anwers
that I can not solve with repeated experimentation.
Not sure what the answer should be here! Just wanted to continue the thread
and the above post, made me think about it even more.
susan
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