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stephen

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I can answer most questions relating to the making of figurative ceramics. i can answer some questions on the qualities of the types of clay that is suitable I can answer some questions on firing and drying techniques I can answer some questions relating to decoration

Experience in the area

I have been a figurative ceramicist for 10 years

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Education/Credentials

Master of Ceramics, Royal College of Art Ba Hons, Ceramics, First Class Honours

Awards and Honors

I have won several awards and prizes for my work including best Figurative work from the Royal Ulster Academy, Bank of Ireland Scholarship award, Yard Gallery prize.

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  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Number of Questions (in Past 24 Hours) 0
  • Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour Period) 5
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 30
  • Volunteer Since 2009-08-23
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Recent Answers from stephen

2009-10-24 Using a ceramic bisque ware as a slumping mold for window glass:

hi I am no expert on glass slumping. I have friends in my studio that do it. I have seen them use normal earthenware unglazed garden pots for slumping glass. I think as far as the kiln is concerned, just

2009-10-15 china:

hi the points are due to the plate being glazed on both sides. It is ususally the marks left by little stands to stop the plate from sticking to the kiln shelf. if the piece is pocelain then it is more

2009-10-08 engobe on cracked coils:

hi I am away from home at present but i can get u an engobe recipe in a few days. I dont think you can buy engobe pre mixed. but i may be wrong. engobes shrink less than slip so the liklyhood of getting

2009-10-02 Pottery/Firing:

HI I am not much of a potter, more a figurative maker. I think that as long as your dish/bowl is vitrified and does not contain any lead then it is ok for eating off of. Oven dishes, same thing i

2009-10-02 I was sold Artic white clay instead of the grey Steves clay:

I am really not sure what it is that you are trying to do. Are you trying to get a white base that you then want to apply a glaze? or do you want a grey base? if the piece is bisc then you can still apply

 

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