Ann Brink on sun 27 nov 05
Thanks, Michael, for this very clear list of advisory steps. Nancy is the
one who asked about sinks, but co-incidentally, I am about to make my first
sink (have an order) so this is a timely discussion for me. My clients are
friends, and are really open about what style to make- could be round
(thrown), organic in shape, or rectangular. It will just be a"vessel sink",
no overflow. I plan to work on several concurrently, and let them choose.
The others will sell. If not, I'm getting sink-making experience.
Ann Brink in Lompoc CA, where we had 32 deg. F this morning.
----- Original Message -----
> Nancy,
> No matter whether you are making large bowls or large sinks, the rules for
> preventing warping are the same:
> 1. ) The clay must be very uniform in moisture before you start to throw.
> Wire wedging works best for this step.
> 2. ) The centering and opening must be the very best since an uneven wall
> shrinks unevenly and warps.
> 3. ) Dry the sink rim down under a sheet of cloth in a damp box to assure
no
> drafts cause it to warp.
> 4.) While firing, be sure the sink is :
> a) sitting on a smooth, level shelf with alumina bedding
> b) centered in the kiln
> c) saggared to slower heating and cooling.
> I charge $250-350 per sink and sell plenty. The yield is nearly 100% over
> the last 32 years using these steps.
> Yield (survival rate) makes or breaks you.
> One of our mottos here is:
> Do all the steps right the first time or do it over.
> Regards,
> Michael Wendt
> Wendt Pottery
> 2729 Clearwater Ave
> Lewiston, Idaho 83501
> USA
> wendtpot@lewiston.com
> www.wendtpottery.com
>
>
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