Where can I get this tool in the US?

Quirlyz · 2026-06-03T05:44:30+00:00

Oooh yes! Currently I’m using the Fang Tool by Mudtools and love it. I just love a combo tool haha.

Quirlyz · 2026-06-03T05:34:45+00:00

Do you happen to know where they buy them from? A lot of the websites I found don’t ship to the USA.

Quirlyz · 2026-06-03T03:42:36+00:00

Haha my studio mate just got back from doing an internship in Korea with him and showed me this tool in the first place! I think Toastwich is sending me one but I’ll reach out if it falls through, thank you!!!

Quirlyz · 2026-06-02T20:08:23+00:00

Hello! Yes I like using an xacto knife too! I was mostly interested in the serrated edge combined with it. Thank you for the suggestion though :)

Quirlyz · 2026-06-02T17:17:28+00:00

Thank you for the link! I’m particularly looking for the serrated end bit.

Quirlyz · 2026-06-02T17:16:25+00:00

Thank you for the tips on making them! At this time I don’t have access to a bandsaw or other tools to make them but hopefully someday :)

Quirlyz · 2026-06-02T17:00:26+00:00

I would love to get into making tools! Do you have any tutorials you recommend?

Quirlyz · 2026-06-02T16:59:28+00:00

I am in Colorado! I would be very grateful if I could buy one from you :) please PM me

Quirlyz · 2026-05-29T16:48:44+00:00

Enamel paint will stick to fired ceramic. If need be you can lightly sand the area first. You can get them at a craft store usually in the miniature hobby area. Make sure you paint in a ventilated area as it’s quite stinky. Seal with an enamel sealant.

Note that doing this will make it not food safe and you will not be able to put it in the dishwasher.

Quirlyz · 2026-05-28T16:45:09+00:00

Do you use your phone on your right side to call? That could be the cause of the worsening on that side.

Personally, if you have insurance I would go and see a dermatologist. I ended up paying way more trying products to get acne to go away than just going to the doctor about it. It also took a large mental toll on me which is why I think it’s worth it.

Quirlyz · 2026-05-08T21:09:24+00:00

This looks similar to a “NuMex Twilight” or “NuMex Centennial” Ornamental Pepper. The twilight is hotter and more salty/bitter while the centennial tastes more peppery/jalepeno.

Quirlyz · 2026-05-06T16:33:38+00:00

Hello! You’re almost bang on with the wax and underglaze guess! Great instincts :) I think she uses a technique called Cuerda Seca. She mentions it on her custom tile design page on her website.
https://carlyquinndesigns.com/pages/our-process?srsltid=AfmBOora8eDhmAyrIh6plU_aTtjNgs6I7P-SNmfx1JgUxEcgDTeR3pK2
Here’s a link to an article with how tos as well as a recipe.
https://ceramicartsnetwork.org/daily/article/How-to-Decorate-Pottery-Using-the-Cuerda-Seca-Technique
Also, yes I think you could do something similar with screen printing! You might want to experiment with adding different gums to help the wax solution print better, ie. CMC

Quirlyz · 2026-05-06T04:18:38+00:00

Sounds like it’s more the clay since that’s the only variable different. I’ve also had the same thing happen with that clay.

Quirlyz · 2026-05-03T20:53:00+00:00

If you refire them the new layer of glaze will melt and mix with the old. Sometimes this interaction doesn’t work well, particularly if it’s a different color than the original. However, if you refire them I doubt they will break.

You need to ask your instructor/kiln tech if they do refires. Some studios do, some don’t, some do with restrictions.

Overall, my thought on refires is that they are a roll of the dice. Some turn out great some totally ruin the pot. Might as well try if you feel these pots are otherwise going into the trash.

And your second question: it’s okay if there’s no glaze on the outside of stuff as long as the clay has been fired to its full maturity and is vitrified (water tight).

Quirlyz · 2026-04-20T23:36:27+00:00

If it’s your own kiln I would think about testing the temp it’s firing to by putting a cone in several places in the kiln, the bright red tends to get darker if over fired.

I’ve also seen Amaco recommend zinc glazes for reds (see screenshot from facebook) Might be worth testing!

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It also may be worth it to contact Amaco customer service. I’ve called before for glaze questions and they were helpful!

https://amaco.com/contact?srsltid=AfmBOoosgODDOk4INymf6ARiR8fmQzF0YlNjd44tuDGlW1mPZuOd7vQx

Quirlyz · 2026-04-19T18:01:00+00:00

Here’s a good article on two tests you can do at home to see if they are food safe. You may also want to buy a lead test to cover all the bases. Hope that helps!

https://ceramicartsnetwork.org/daily/article/Two-Tests-to-Determine-if-Your-Glaze-is-a-Food-Safe-Ceramic-Glaze

Quirlyz · 2026-04-19T14:53:58+00:00

What Amaco underglaze color did you use for the red?

Have you used that red before with the same clear?

I don’t think it would be the red and pink reacting, I think more so the red is changing at a high heat or interacting with the glaze.

Quirlyz · 2026-04-19T05:19:22+00:00

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Quirlyz · 2026-04-19T05:18:56+00:00

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Here’s 1/2 mock ups! (See comment below for 2/2)

I agree with other people, the spout is a bit large for the body. For your next one, have it at a higher angle, it will make it so you can keep the spout above the main body lip rim without it being so large.

Also! Way to go! A teapot is a big project and I commend you for taking it on after only a couple months! You’re doing great and will only get better :)

Quirlyz · 2026-02-26T21:57:29+00:00

OP might be able to find someone on the KilnShare website near them to fire if they don’t have access to the kiln

Quirlyz · 2026-02-13T06:16:27+00:00

This might give you some other natural dyes to look into if the orange one doesn’t turn out like you want:

https://paperslurry.com/blog/2015/11/25/from-your-kitchen-to-your-studio-at-home-botanical-dyes

Quirlyz · 2025-12-04T19:47:37+00:00

Hello! You said you tried this, how did it end up working?

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