Gary Navarre on mon 31 may 04
Was it Simona who asked about making cone packs? I accidental deleted
the post. So, slightly flatting about a 4in. coil. Push a cone in about
half way and gently pinch the apex of the base of the cone to hold it in
place. Bracket the cone you want to reach and put them slightly askew so
when they melt they don't lay on top of each other, just in case you get
them out of order. Make them ahead of time so they dry completely or
they could explode on firing. Moisture and water-smoking too quickly is
the primary reason for bursting. And use fresh cones, I've heard old
cones loose their accuracy. Hope that helps.
Also you need not apologize for asking questions, I do it a lot and I
practical know everything. Us old timers just love the enthusiasm of new
clay people like you, Tammy, and others. We didn't learn all this to
keep it secret, you know. Just be patient, you are on clay time now,
when you are ready to know the knowledge and teaching will appear along
with a teacher if you're lucky. Otherwise you'll just have to meditate.
Gary Navarre
Navarre Pottery
Norway, Michigan
"Better than yesterday, not as good as tomorrow."
Donald G. Goldsobel on tue 1 jun 04
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gary Navarre"
To:
Sent: Monday, May 31, 2004 2:32 AM
Subject: Cone packs/
I was taught what is a fool proof method of making cone packs. Originally,
Orton cones came packed in vermiculite, which is available in a garden
store/nursery. Mix moist clay with the vermiculite and make a slab about a
half inch thick (I make six at a time) and set the cones in about half way
with a tilt of about 20 degrees. The flat side of the cone should face the
direction in which they will fall. I cut the slab into six cone packs and
place them on a board. If I am going to use one right away and have no time
for it to dry, I poke lots of holes in the clay with a needle tool. Never
lost a cone pack.
Donald
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