Craig Dunn Clark on thu 28 jun 01
Earl, if someone is daft enough to try the obviously sarcastic, and very
funny, suggestions, maybe they ought not be in the potting business.
Rumor has it that potters require atleast a modicum of sense and an
understanding of the various tools and materials that we use.
Besides, it seems that public discourse is becoming increasingly
clinical in an attempt to make everything safe. It's killing the humour.
I think its kinda like SUV's. If folks are ill informed enough about
the laws of physics, not to mention pollution problems, to purchase one of
the things then they ought not complain when they roll over at 40 miles per
hour or are choking on fumes. Ditto for someone recieving a burn from a pot
after removing their favorite pair of Kevlars and slathering their hands and
arms in ITC.
Afterall, this would void the warranty in that the product would not be
used in a manner in accordcance with the manufacturers suggested use.
Craig Dunn Clark
619 East 11 1/2 st
Houston, Texas 77008
(713)861-2083
mudman@hal-pc.org
----- Original Message -----
From: "Earl Brunner"
To:
Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2001 1:23 PM
Subject: r.e. ITC
> Ken are you going to take personal liability for the less than
> knowledgeable people out there that might actually attempt to TRY this?
>
> Sheeesh, reminds me of the kids in the news awhile back WHO were doing
> the "pro wrestling" moves in the back yard and one kid picked another up
> and slammed him on the ground headfirst. Broke the kid's neck.
>
> PEOPLE, DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME!!!!!!
>
> KEN CHIN-PURCELL WROTE:
>
> Just thought I would try to add something new to the
> whole ITC discussion...
>
> I've found that a coat of ITC 100HT on the hands is
> very useful when working around the kiln. Unloading
> hot pots is a breeze, and there's no need for gloves
> when pulling bricks from spy holes. In fact, if you
> dip your whole forearm in 100HT then apply a light
> topcoat of 296a you can just reach right in and pull
> out a test ring - no more poking around with a rod!
>
> It's also hard to beat ITC coated hands for raku.
> No more tongs or kevlar gloves, just go and grab that baby!
> And if a little glaze drips on you - no problem.
> With ITC it just knocks right off.
>
> Do you have trouble seeing your cone packs during reduction?
> Try washing your hair with 100HT, then mix some more
> with some sunblock and rub it on your face.
> Then mist some 296a on like hairspray.
> Dip some sunglasses in 213 and you're all set.
> Just hold your breath and walk right up to that spy,
> letting the flame lick around you. No more singed eyebrows!
>
> Some ITC 100 on the lips is also perfect for drinking
> hot tea or coffee. Remember to wet your lips first, then
> apply a THIN coat.
>
> I'm sure other clayart'ers have experience using ITC on
> various body parts. Maybe we should get together and
> write an article for Clay Times? Clayart could lead
> the way on this!
>
> [;-)]
>
> -- Ken
>
> --
> Earl Brunner
> http://coyote.accessnv.com/bruec/
> bruec@anv.net
>
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Earl Brunner on sun 1 jul 01
Don't get me wrong, I did think it was funny. I just know that in
today's litigious climate, (suing McDonalds for burning oneself with hot
coffee comes to mind) we need to be careful. The laws of natural
selection may be in affect, but we don't need to be helping the idiots
eliminate themselves from the gene pool. (Or maybe we do.....).
Craig Dunn Clark wrote:
> Earl, if someone is daft enough to try the obviously sarcastic, and very
> funny, suggestions, maybe they ought not be in the potting business.
> Rumor has it that potters require atleast a modicum of sense and an
> understanding of the various tools and materials that we use.
Rumor also has it that potters have been known to do some pretty stupid
things too. I mean if we were smart we would probably do something else.
Besides, it seems that public discourse is becoming increasingly
> clinical in an attempt to make everything safe. It's killing the humour.
> I think its kinda like SUV's. If folks are ill informed enough about
> the laws of physics, not to mention pollution problems, to purchase one of
> the things then they ought not complain when they roll over at 40 miles per
> hour or are choking on fumes. Ditto for someone recieving a burn from a pot
> after removing their favorite pair of Kevlars and slathering their hands and
> arms in ITC.
> Afterall, this would void the warranty in that the product would not be
> used in a manner in accordcance with the manufacturers suggested use.
> Craig Dunn Clark
> 619 East 11 1/2 st
> Houston, Texas 77008
> (713)861-2083
> mudman@hal-pc.org
>
--
Earl Brunner
http://coyote.accessnv.com/bruec/
bruec@anv.net
Earl Brunner on sun 1 jul 01
Ken are you going to take personal liability for the less than
knowledgeable people out there that might actually attempt to TRY this?
Sheeesh, reminds me of the kids in the news awhile back WHO were doing
the "pro wrestling" moves in the back yard and one kid picked another up
and slammed him on the ground headfirst. Broke the kid's neck.
PEOPLE, DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME!!!!!!
KEN CHIN-PURCELL WROTE:
Just thought I would try to add something new to the
whole ITC discussion...
I've found that a coat of ITC 100HT on the hands is
very useful when working around the kiln. Unloading
hot pots is a breeze, and there's no need for gloves
when pulling bricks from spy holes. In fact, if you
dip your whole forearm in 100HT then apply a light
topcoat of 296a you can just reach right in and pull
out a test ring - no more poking around with a rod!
It's also hard to beat ITC coated hands for raku.
No more tongs or kevlar gloves, just go and grab that baby!
And if a little glaze drips on you - no problem.
With ITC it just knocks right off.
Do you have trouble seeing your cone packs during reduction?
Try washing your hair with 100HT, then mix some more
with some sunblock and rub it on your face.
Then mist some 296a on like hairspray.
Dip some sunglasses in 213 and you're all set.
Just hold your breath and walk right up to that spy,
letting the flame lick around you. No more singed eyebrows!
Some ITC 100 on the lips is also perfect for drinking
hot tea or coffee. Remember to wet your lips first, then
apply a THIN coat.
I'm sure other clayart'ers have experience using ITC on
various body parts. Maybe we should get together and
write an article for Clay Times? Clayart could lead
the way on this!
[;-)]
-- Ken
--
Earl Brunner
http://coyote.accessnv.com/bruec/
bruec@anv.net
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