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Pottery/Expert Profile
Expertise
Will answer any questions on hand building, wheel, glaze, firing. Speciality questions to include those in glaze calculation and development, firing techniques. Please do not send questions on identifying pottery. Although I would love to add this to my question topics, I have a retreat to run as well as the studio and volunteering on AllExperts, and therefore do not have the available time to research indentification and marks. Thank you for understanding.
Experience in the area
Experience includes 30 years in pottery design and education. Have taught online and studio classes worldwide for the last 20 years. Own a pottery retreat specializing in firing techniques. Have 12 years solid experience in glaze calculation and formulation as well as problem solving in glaze chemistry. I am the first potter in the United States to have developed a complete package of pottery equipment blueprints for a studio. The blueprints include wheels, kilns, studio furniture, wedgeboards, raku kilns, slab rollers, ball mills and studio tools.
Organizations
Alliance of Pottery Artists Worldwide Association
Publications
Ceramic Industry - PPP Wyndstryder Press - Pottery Journal
Education/Credentials
University of Sciences and Art's of Oklahoma, studied under Professor Jaymes Dudding.
Awards and Honors
Potter of the year with APAWA, various awards for showmanship and design.
Past/Present Clients
Available upon request.
What do you like about this subject?
I love the feel of clay, especially natural clays. There is a great excitement of working with raw materials used to create glazes and finalizing the process with a good firing. I love working with novice and advanced potters, offering my skills and experience in pottery and glaze calculation.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I am currently working on developing blueprints for a car kiln and temperature controlled drying cabinets.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
Did you know that the term pottery and the term ceramics have been used interchangably for many years, but that they are really two separate forms of art?
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Alexis | 02/05/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I would rate this expert a 20 ..... |
| Jen | 01/24/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much for your help ..... |
| bambi | 01/16/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Mr. Phillips has been a terrific help ..... |
| bambi | 01/14/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for the prompt answer. |
| Fred | 01/09/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Ti's knowledge and generous spirit! to share ..... |
Recent Answers from Ti Phillips
2012-02-04 Firing Cone 6 Clay with Cone 04 Glaze:
Dear Alexis, Thank you for your recent question. Unfortunately, there is always risk of a piece cracking at anytime during a firing. But, in this case, you have successfully fired to Cone 04 bisque
2012-01-29 Red Oxide Slip Color Definition:
Dear Louise, Thank you for your follow up answers. If you are firing to bisque with little change in the intensity of the color, you should be able to fire to medium stoneware without much of a
2012-01-24 Red Oxide Slip Color Definition:
Dear Louise, Thank you for your recent question. There are thousands of variables for determining the color loss of any colorant in a slip. The components of the slip, the maximum firing temperature
2012-01-23 Chipped Mug Repair:
Dear Jen, Thank you for your recent question. Yes, you have come to the right place. If you have the pieces, you can glue them back on with epoxy and then apply some clear fingernail polish over
2012-01-19 Cleaning Kiln Shelves:
Dear Rita, Thank you for your recent question. I would definitely grind off the glaze on the old side. Any glaze that remains on the shelf will stick to anything it touches. And if you choose to
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