Lili Krakowski on sun 19 sep 04
May I add something to the bisque washing discussion? No disagreeing =
with RR that a good wipe with a damp sponge is enough. BUT that =
relates to 1: how well you cleaned up schnibblies and tiny bits before =
you bisqued! There tend to be tiny bits of clay, about the size of =
super finely ground coffee grounds, that stick inside the foot rims and =
knobs and such from trimming. 2: how long the bisque has been sitting =
around between bisquing and glaze firing. LOTS of dust WILL settle. =
In these cases I would suggest a good wash, enhanced maybe with a soft =
toothbrush, and ALLOWING THE POT TO DRY THOROUGHLY before glazing. At =
that point the damp sponge is used to make sure...
STANDING AT WHEEL. The standard US wheel " stance" seems to be to sit =
on a stool of a height that allows the elbows to rest on the thrower's =
thighs, and the forearms to clear the slosh pan, or whatever it is =
called, and the outside of the palm to rest on the wheel head with the =
forearms level. This posture always has seemed to me a detestable =
one--besides being "impossible" for the stout and the big breasted.
When you stand at the wheel your wheel head should be level, well, with =
your crotch. (THIS IS SPEAKING AS A FEMALE; men may have a different =
need) You stand OVER your wheelhead. You have the full weight of your =
upper body to help you center etc. You can move from knees and hips.
The bicycle seat idea made me say ouch (and I used to bicycle a lot) A =
stool or similar that has a broad base so that it not tip or slide is =
good. =20
While you are at it get a large throwing mirror which is a big help as =
well. You can see whsat you have done without needing to bend.
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