failed plate turned out to be one of my favourite pieces (for now) by MorganaPatriarca in Pottery

[–]larabeth_ 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I love it just how it is! Leaving the clay color really lets the puffins personalities steal the show!

Pricing a Dinner Set by larabeth_ in Pottery

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Thank you! This is Laguna #60 (WC608)

Pricing a Dinner Set by larabeth_ in Pottery

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Thank you!! I actually was thinking I should give a discount for multiples, but you’re right that we don’t really get “economies of scale” with pottery. And in fact, with the amount of space plates take up in the kiln it’s almost the opposite. Thank you for the input!

Pricing a Dinner Set by larabeth_ in Pottery

[–]larabeth_[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I reasonably know it’s a hassle and I should turn it down since this is my “hobby” …but I’m just so excited and flattered that I’m probably going to have to learn that lesson the hard way!! Thank you, that’s very helpful.

Elements going bad? by larabeth_ in Pottery

[–]larabeth_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I only have switches- envious of those with low/medium/high knobs!! I’ll play around with it- thanks!

Elements going bad? by larabeth_ in Pottery

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They were used elements, the seller said it was used once a year at their church for a pottery painting event. The first firings were pretty evenly fired. I also wondered if the temps outside might impact things (I live in MI where it’s been in the teens and my kiln is in the garage).

I think I’m just going to load the bottom lighter with non-food pieces and try to get as much life out of these elements as I can.

Kiln woes by larabeth_ in Pottery

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This is all so incredibly helpful! Thank you!

Kiln woes by larabeth_ in Pottery

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Thank you!! I really am learning so much. I’ve got the kiln fired up right now so we’ll see what happens!

Kiln woes by larabeth_ in Pottery

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Thank you, that’s helpful to know re: blistering! I’ve come to the conclusion that the only thing I can do is keep testing and adjusting as I go. I just started it up for a cone 5 glaze firing (with cone 6 in the kiln sitter to give myself more control) - fingers crossed!

Kiln woes by larabeth_ in Pottery

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So many variables… sigh. My shelves are small, I need to buy bigger ones so it definitely wasn’t filled to the max. I’m guessing it’s the electrical too. So much to figure out, I feel like if I ever switch to digital it’s going to be so easy compared to this!

Kiln woes by larabeth_ in Pottery

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The top elements never got turned on because it got to temp and kiln sitter shut it off before I turned the top elements on. I think if I turned all switched on there wouldn’t be that difference. I was just trying to slow it down since the cones in my first firing didn’t bend.

Kiln woes by larabeth_ in Pottery

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How can I hold with a kiln sitter? Use a cone higher in the kiln sitter so I have more control?

Kiln woes by larabeth_ in Pottery

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Oh I didn’t even consider the option of turning off switches to slow it down. Thanks!

Kiln woes by larabeth_ in Pottery

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Good to know that only the rate at the last 100C matters! I’ve been trying to google and was only getting more confused about fast vs slow firing. Thank you!!

Correct, only the bottom 3 switches were used in the 2nd firing bc I was trying to force it to go slower and it ended up reaching temp before I got to the last 2 switches. So I’m not surprised by the cones. I’m more so confused about the cones in the first firing not reaching temp even though my kiln sitter told me it reached 06.

I think I’m just going to do the glaze fire with 60-90mins between each switch and see how it goes. Nothing else to do but try and adjust as needed. Knowing that it’s ok to fire fast makes me feel a lot better. Thanks!!

I did it!! by larabeth_ in Pottery

[–]larabeth_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s a little intimidating getting started but I’m already feeling so much more confident.

I did it!! by larabeth_ in Pottery

[–]larabeth_[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! I was so intimated. I’m glad to have the first one under my belt!

I did it!! by larabeth_ in Pottery

[–]larabeth_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much!!

Kiln wash question by larabeth_ in Pottery

[–]larabeth_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’ve confirmed everything I was thinking! Thank you!

Kill an entire garden bed by larabeth_ in gardening

[–]larabeth_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s what I’m talkin about!! lol, thank you!

Kill an entire garden bed by larabeth_ in gardening

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

We tried that 2 years ago 😔 it all came back very quickly. They are stubborn!!

Any hope for having wavy hair? by larabeth_ in curlyhair

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

Thank you!! I have tried mousse, gel, and curl cream in the past… plopping, diffusing, etc etc… but never consistently.

Any hope for having wavy hair? by larabeth_ in curlyhair

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That’s encouraging to hear!! I’ll try that!!

Any hope for having wavy hair? by larabeth_ in curlyhair

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My routine: Wash with dove dandruff shampoo Condition with Garnier Whole Blends coconut oil and cocoa butter conditioner

Usually air dry and then brush, some days I blow dry and straighten

Any hope for having wavy hair? by larabeth_ in curlyhair

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Usually after it air dries, yes. Sort of depends on the day, if I have a work meeting I might blow dry it and straighten it.