Hannah on mon 30 jul 01
A belated comment on this thread: while building my studio addition, =
I used some scrap plywood I had lying around for the countertops. I =
needed to cover it with something better and has some particle board on =
hand. It is terrific for the clay work area. Another 4x8 sheet =
cost $9 and I got two sections out of it. Clay absolutely doesn't =
stick - it's great for wedging and rolling out slabs, drying slabs, or =
setting freshly thrown pots. It's smooth and gentle to the hands. =
For the glaze area I had a cabinet maker use some scrap pieces of =
formica to make enough countertop for 21 feet, and it only cost $100. =
I don't use liquids on the particle board, of course. Hope that's =
of interest to somebody.
Warm thoughts for all,
Hannah
eartharr on mon 30 jul 01
Hannah,
I used MEDX for my work surfaces as you recommended using particle board.
MDF "particle board" is a fine grained product that comes in 4x8 sheets as
does the coarser particle board, and the X stands for exterior which means
that the glue is water resistant. This makes a far superior work surface. Ed
----- Original Message -----
From: "Hannah"
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Sent: Monday, July 30, 2001 9:06 AM
Subject: Work surfaces
A belated comment on this thread: while building my studio addition, I
used some scrap plywood I had lying around for the countertops. I needed
to cover it with something better and has some particle board on hand. It
is terrific for the clay work area. Another 4x8 sheet cost $9 and I got
two sections out of it. Clay absolutely doesn't stick - it's great for
wedging and rolling out slabs, drying slabs, or setting freshly thrown
pots. It's smooth and gentle to the hands. For the glaze area I had a
cabinet maker use some scrap pieces of formica to make enough countertop for
21 feet, and it only cost $100. I don't use liquids on the particle
board, of course. Hope that's of interest to somebody.
Warm thoughts for all,
Hannah
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