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speaking of kiln wash...

updated wed 9 feb 05

 

Laurie on mon 7 feb 05


What is the least dust-producing method of removing it from shelves?

I have some old shelves that came with my Geil kiln and the kiln wash
is starting to flake off to the point where I should just remove what's
left and re-coat the shelves. The shelves themselves are in great
shape. They are 1991 vintage Thorleys.

TIA,
Laurie
Sacramento, CA
http://rockyraku.com
Potters Council, charter member
Sacramento Potters Group, member

Arnold Howard on tue 8 feb 05


Grit cloth effectively removes kiln wash. It is an abrasive-coated mesh.

Sincerely,

Arnold Howard
Paragon Industries, L.P., Mesquite, Texas USA
arnoldhoward@att.net / www.paragonweb.com

----- Original Message -----
> What is the least dust-producing method of removing it from shelves?
> I have some old shelves that came with my Geil kiln and the kiln wash
> is starting to flake off to the point where I should just remove what's
> left and re-coat the shelves.

Debbie on tue 8 feb 05


Moisten them & chip, scrape, sand away!

Debbie


> Subject: Speaking of Kiln Wash...
>
>
> What is the least dust-producing method of removing it from shelves?
>
> I have some old shelves that came with my Geil kiln and the kiln wash
> is starting to flake off to the point where I should just remove what's
> left and re-coat the shelves. The shelves themselves are in great
> shape. They are 1991 vintage Thorleys.
>
> TIA,
> Laurie
> Sacramento, CA
> http://rockyraku.com
> Potters Council, charter member
> Sacramento Potters Group, member

Laurie on tue 8 feb 05


Thanks Arnold and Debbie!

I knew it was going to be work! But it has to be done and I can't avoid
it any longer.

Laurie (off to the hardware store to get some grit cloth)
Sacramento, CA
http://rockyraku.com
Potters Council, charter member
Sacramento Potters Group, member