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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 P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol | 07/25/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you. Appreciate the answer. |
| Silas | 07/15/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Joan | 07/11/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Too bad no fix is possible...I ..... |
| NICHOLE | 07/03/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | yes i like the answer-which makes me ..... |
| Robert | 06/01/10 | 8 | 7 | 10 | Thank you. |
Recent Answers from Sam Kelly
2010-07-15 Ceramics and Toughness:
Hi Silas. Bisque is the least strongest and unglazed is highly absorbent, therefore only good for looking at. Bisque is the FIRST firing and therefore not fired to maturity so it will absorbe a glaze
2010-07-09 Zeus Celadon glaze:
Hi Joan, sorry, there is no 100% effective way to fix/repair this. What has happened is called "glaze crawling". You could try heating the pot up to about 150degC and applying a thin coat of glaze with
2010-05-27 Ceramic Cup Repair:
Hi Robert, there are many products that you can use to join ceramic material. The problem for you is that the continued heat from use and washing will be detrimental to the piece not coming loose again
2010-05-13 matt glaze:
Hi Mo, Matt glazes are what is known as a 'dry glaze', they do not come out smooth or silky because of the glaze ingrediants, changing these will change the glaze. The only option would be to find a
2010-04-27 Glazing:
Hi Aimee, "bubbled really badly" isn't much for me to go on. It can be many things, from dirty bisque before glaze aplication, glaze to thick, a glaze problem to Kiln temp not reached. Heat one piece
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