You are here:
Ceramics/Expert Profile
Expertise
questions with regard to all types of clay, glaze problems and glaze making and application. gas and electric kiln firing
Experience in the area
I am a full time studio potter, also technical assistant in the ceramics department of our local college.
Education/Credentials
I completed a three year ceramics course with 6 distinctions and 5 credits. 2 years as a proffesional potter in on of Australia's largest potteries. Working full time as a studio potter.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| lynne | 11/21/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks i will give it a try ..... |
| amy dean | 10/21/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you so much! |
| Melissa | 09/18/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | This response actually gave me two answers ..... |
| Janette | 09/08/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Sam, I will check. I am ..... |
| Nancy | 08/28/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Sam's response was quick and on point ..... |
Recent Answers from Sam Kelly
2009-11-23 bisque ceramics:
Yes it has to be fired again to make the pot impervious to dish-washers, microwaves or the outside elements. Paint your underglazes on unbisqued, NOT BISQUED. Fire the unbisqued/greenware painted
2009-11-19 cloudy leadfree glaze:
pin holeing is also caused by fine clay particles(powder) on the pot, make sure its totally clay dust free before applying the glaze. Cloudy usually means the application is two thick, a clear glaze
2009-10-28 Soda Ash, Sodium Silicate:
Majic water is used primarily for adhering handles etc. to pots. It is used straight(no added clay) applied to the pot/handle then joined together. The sodium silicate and soda ash act as defloculants
2009-10-21 Paint chipping off bisque after firing:
If this is a new problem, first analyse what changes to ANY process have been made, its got to be a recent alteration to what you were doing when there was no problem. Find some old underglaze(paint is
2009-10-18 sno kiln elements:
The next step is to have them made for you, check through this web site and email a manufacturer. http://www.thomasnet.com/products/electric-kilns-42000208-1.html These people are in Canada, an email
©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.