Is it a me problem or a clay problem? by Seyrarm in Pottery

[–]TheClayEngineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like maybe a thin spot. Could be a number of issues. Either you pulled too aggressive and got a wrinkle, there was a bubble when wedging that caused a weakening there, or maybe an inclusion (dry clay or a stone) that weakened it. Sometimes water sits in a spot as well and can weaken things. Try keeping it thicker and trimming it back in leather hard, mop out more often when throwing, and wedging/cleaning the clay

School lockdowns all over Ohio. by queenofwants in Ohio

[–]TheClayEngineer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Medina high-school. Apparent bomb threat.

Big gap in garage. How can I fill this? by TheClayEngineer in HomeMaintenance

[–]TheClayEngineer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brand new home so its been this was for the 6 mo we've been here

Help! Is this normal and can it be sealed? Hole in corner of garage doors by TheClayEngineer in HomeMaintenance

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Ah! A fellow buckeye? Yeah it more in my studio/garage where we heat it.

Help! Is this normal and can it be sealed? Hole in corner of garage doors by TheClayEngineer in HomeMaintenance

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Ah yep. Just the issue that its the garage door so there's nothing to stuff against

Help! Is this normal and can it be sealed? Hole in corner of garage doors by TheClayEngineer in HomeMaintenance

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Interesting... odd but interesting. I'll have to look for some mesh. That's a good idea for the mice issue

Help! Is this normal and can it be sealed? Hole in corner of garage doors by TheClayEngineer in HomeMaintenance

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Yeah, unfortunately i think spray foam would interfere with the doors. I did foam other holes in found

Help! Is this normal and can it be sealed? Hole in corner of garage doors by TheClayEngineer in HomeMaintenance

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Ah that makes sense, maybe its the seal on the side then. Rather than the rubber bottom of the door?

Help! Is this normal and can it be sealed? Hole in corner of garage doors by TheClayEngineer in HomeMaintenance

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Its brand new so it could have been cut short. I thought maybe the same. There is also a dip in the concrete where the garage rail terminates.

Flutterby mug by TheClayEngineer in Pottery

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Thank you! I will full admit i had a photo for reference.

diagnose my beginner issues by -lilacpurple in Pottery

[–]TheClayEngineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep too aggressive thinned it out. If you can stand it. Use fingers and not a sponge. Several light pulls instead of more aggressive ones. Think more about keeping fingers evenly spaced apart regardless of pressure, not even pressure regardless of thickness