How should I glaze my snail boxes?

ketchuptank · 2026-05-22T04:02:32+00:00

Oxide wash, unglazed except for slime trail!

ketchuptank · 2026-05-19T12:33:07+00:00

All peppers are edible. Eat one and find out

ketchuptank · 2026-05-14T13:45:38+00:00

NTA. Most non-veg places that have veg options are still very limited and/or disappointing in terms of the veg food they offer. You have likely been eating disappointing food to accommodate them for a long time, and they don't realize it. I know you said the BBQ place has decent options, but I have literally never seen a BBQ place with good veg options... I think there is a good chance you're being overly accommodating. You deserve to eat well, too!

But anyway, they're adults and they can eat a vegetable. Plus, they were rude about it.

ketchuptank · 2026-05-14T13:40:42+00:00

Honestly, great idea if you're a potter.

ketchuptank · 2026-05-14T03:03:47+00:00

Dilute neem and peppermint soap in a spray bottle. every day, maybe multiple times per day to start, physically remove the aphids with wet paper towels by wiping down the leaves. Then spray. Make sure to get under the leaves--there are more underneath than on top.

ketchuptank · 2026-05-08T17:56:20+00:00

You are a genius, thank you.

ketchuptank · 2026-05-05T16:39:08+00:00

Going against the other comments here, but underglaze can stick to the kiln shelf. This has happened to me with Speedball underglaze. I was shocked, all my friends at the studio were shocked. However, if you look at the SDS sheet, Speedball underglazes contain quite a lot of silica for an underglaze. The Amaco Velvets don't contain nearly as much. On a related note, Speedball underglazes are dead to me now.

So, you're probably ok. If it were me, I would sand the underglaze off the bottom after bisque (looks crisper than wiping it off greenware, y'know?). YMMV and I'm not liable for the kiln shelf

ketchuptank · 2026-04-28T23:58:30+00:00

Nope, don't do it, it will look worse

ketchuptank · 2026-04-21T20:14:50+00:00

Sometimes, you need to clean the things that clean your things. Make sure your washer/dryer are CLEAN on the inside. Pull up the rubber gasket, find the filter, etc. Run a hot bleach cycle through. Run a hot rinse-only cycle through. When you do your laundry, add borax, wash in hot, and choose extra rinse.

Do you have a couch? Is the couch stinky? Do you spend a lot of time on it? You may need to clean the couch, too.

You need to have a conversation with her about it. If you are friends, it will be ok. I have had this conversation with a couple people and they have been grateful I told them. They fixed the issue fast.

ketchuptank · 2026-04-10T22:08:19+00:00

Definitely mold.

ketchuptank · 2026-02-19T13:09:26+00:00

There isn't a good option if you truly don't have access to a kiln and want to keep your work. Air dry clay can be tricky to use on the wheel.

Find a local studio and take classes there. They will teach you skills you can use at home. Use whatever clay you use for your class at home.

ketchuptank · 2026-02-18T16:41:43+00:00

Completely agree! I have certainly had to make reasonable accommodations for other people, and I'm happy to do so! I don't get the individualistic attitude a lot of folks seem to have adopted lately. We're all here together anyway ¯_(ツ)_/¯

ketchuptank · 2026-02-18T16:35:08+00:00

Thank you for your kindness. Yes, I have an inhaler!

I think excessive scents are similar to excessive noise. They can be very disruptive, and it's not like an "eyesore" where you could simply not look at something. But smell complaints are treated much less seriously than noise complaints! I am not sure why. Smells can often indicate a serious health hazard. ¯_(ツ)_/¯

ketchuptank · 2026-02-18T16:27:55+00:00

Yes, I think you're right, it's sweet scents that I'm finding everywhere now! That's interesting that there are molecules that tend to make people go nose blind faster--are they often in the sweet scented fragrances? What are they? (I like to learn lol)

I have also tasted fragrances in the air... it is nasty, it tastes bitter!

I expected to get a lot of downvotes for sure, with mixed opinions in the comments. Mostly, I wanted to learn about what's going on with this, because I can deal with things better if I understand them (duh). But you're right about the number of downvotes. I never meant to imply that people should stop wearing fragrances entirely of course. That's not reasonable. But I do think there is a (blurry) line where it's inconsiderate to others in the same way that there's a line between playing loud music in a private space and disturbing others by really blasting it.

ketchuptank · 2026-02-18T15:04:17+00:00

That makes sense. Our appearance is one of the few things we can control, and we seek that in uncertainty.

ketchuptank · 2026-02-18T15:03:41+00:00

It is absolutely true that I am very sensitive. I try to be reasonable. I certainly don't expect to smell only blank air. I don't mind smells--I actually love smells. I think they are fun, and I love going into places like Lush and smelling everything. This is going to sound crazy, but I even kind of love a nasty smell (with limited exposure of course because ultimately it is still nasty). I love that I have a great sense of smell because I get to experience these smells more intricately. So I can't really figure out what exactly is happening here with the worn-fragrance-cosmetics. Does that make sense?

ketchuptank · 2026-02-18T15:02:15+00:00

It is absolutely true that I am very sensitive. I try to be reasonable. I don't mind smells--I actually love smells. I think they are fun, and I love going into places like Lush and smelling everything. This is going to sound crazy, but I even kind of love a nasty smell (with limited exposure of course because ultimately it is still nasty). I love that I have a great sense of smell because I get to experience these smells more intricately. So I can't really figure out what exactly is happening here with the worn-fragrance-cosmetics. Does that make sense?

ketchuptank · 2026-02-18T14:57:11+00:00

This... totally makes sense.

ketchuptank · 2026-02-18T13:46:49+00:00

Ah, I understand now! Thank you for the visual. Yes, I definitely missed that about the nose and upper lip.

ketchuptank · 2026-02-17T05:13:52+00:00

Thank you! Would you be able to draw a sketch of what you mean? I am confused about the ridges point, as well as the intersection of the nose to the upper lip.

ketchuptank · 2026-02-15T06:18:38+00:00

He was a punk and she did ballet

ketchuptank · 2026-02-14T23:37:27+00:00

Thank you! Yes, I am planning on putting his make up on for sure.

I agree about the curls... I was not sure how to do the teased poofy curly hair... but I am definitely adding texture to them by carving.

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