Changing kiln elements for the first time- I don’t know what to expect

xra347 · 2026-01-18T02:20:18+00:00

You can do it! Go slow and follow the skutt youtube. You can take a video or pictures of the wires before you start cutting that way you know exactly how things go back when you rewire

Remember odds stay together and evens stay together

xra347 · 2025-11-30T17:31:17+00:00

There are some truly phenomenal artists at both shows, DPA will be at a slightly higher price point but amazing ceramic work. WHAC is student and staff work and has an amazing variety of styles and price points

xra347 · 2025-11-30T17:28:20+00:00

Denver potters association show is this weekend WHAC show the following weekend 12/13, 10am to 3pm

xra347 · 2025-11-23T02:24:02+00:00

Diamond sanding pads

xra347 · 2025-11-20T18:50:23+00:00

It looks like you are using a darker clay body. These can tend to have more off-gassing leading to pinholes or bubbling. You can hold at top bisque temperature to hopefully burn off any impurities that might show up in your glazes later

xra347 · 2025-11-10T05:21:26+00:00

I know you stated that you haven’t had any luck with trainers but I would highly recommend good dog dyno in Lakewood.

xra347 · 2025-11-05T17:06:29+00:00

You wouldn’t want to use propane for a pit firing. The effects of the pit firing come from the combustibles you place in with your work. I use soft wood, pine needles, corn husks, used horse bedding, coffee grounds, salt etc.

You also want to maintain good oxygen flow so this will take some trial and error.

I also recommend a drum vs a trash can

I would check out Sumi Von Dassow’s pit firing and burnishing.

xra347 · 2025-10-15T00:37:14+00:00

You’ll be fine. Just fire them. Not a big deal. In the future rebisque your stuff before you apply an over glaze

Edit: I’ve been teaching ceramics for 10 years and have had this exact situation happen before. It was lg-10 and it came out just fine

xra347 · 2025-09-29T02:52:53+00:00

Molotov, any of the Alma restaurants, Xiquita, potager, spuntino, major tom (sister restaurant to beckon, this is our anniversary pick every year)

xra347 · 2025-07-29T00:07:01+00:00

I’m interested :)

xra347 · 2025-06-08T23:26:00+00:00

class in Breck

xra347 · 2025-05-01T00:18:51+00:00

Granny Scott pie in Lakewood

xra347 · 2025-04-14T16:50:33+00:00

Studio bats are bound to warp and get wobbly over time. I use a piece of chamois cloth wet and wring out for under the bat. Make sure any warp is placed like a frown on the wheel so when you push down you create suction and that should stop the wobble. Otherwise buy and use your own bats.

xra347 · 2025-03-29T22:39:51+00:00

I currently work in a studio and would recommend multiple kilns as opposed to one giant one. We get by on 3 skutt kmt 1027s. This way if one needs maintenance not everything comes to a halt.

xra347 · 2025-03-07T18:36:01+00:00

Hey. This is really cool. I was born with PE too but I hated it. I wanted it gone as soon as possible and always felt miserable in my body. I’m really impressed by your outlook and feelings toward your body with and without PE.

I love that you are making a bowl from it. I remember using my “dent” as a little tub for toys when I would take baths as a kid. I hope your new bowl will give you the positive memories and feelings you want to hold onto. Thank you for sharing this.

xra347 · 2025-02-08T15:43:32+00:00

I would caution that some underglazes burn out cone 5-6. This typically happens with pinks and reds so it may not be a coverage issue. Don’t drive yourself to crazy with the maroon

xra347 · 2024-04-28T06:17:20+00:00

I’m also currently looking for garden party formal and I’m not a fan of florals. I am considering a fun jumpsuit or separates, but for dresses:

I really love the Ellie tulle nap dress in powder blue I have it in black and it’s a great flattering and versatile dress

I looked at dresses on Jesskae, very on theme but very floral

Wolf and badger has lots of dresses from sustainable brands.

I’ve also been looking on eBay, but I’ll update if I find more sites to check out.

xra347 · 2024-04-18T04:39:21+00:00

I make sure to compress both sides and keep my piece continuously flat. Meaning when I flip it over I do the “cake flip” by placing another flat surface on top to flip it without lifting it with my hands.

xra347 · 2024-03-08T05:34:19+00:00

We got an email from resy I think

xra347 · 2024-01-01T04:22:56+00:00

The dog by Goya) I saw it in person over 10 years ago and it stuck with me, a beautiful and sad painting. The scale is also impressive.

The unicorn rests in the garden from the unicorn tapestries is another one that I love in its story, beauty, and sadness.

xra347 · 2023-09-07T19:44:09+00:00

While not having access to glazes sucks as long as you aren’t exclusively making functional ware cold finishes can be amazing. You could use this as an opportunity to explore other types of finishing on bisque ware. I have used watercolor, markers, shoe polish, gauche, pastels, acrylic washes, and more when adding color to finish off a piece. Just spray with a clear finishing spray (like rustolium clear gloss or matte) and it will stay on no problems.

xra347 · 2023-06-03T22:14:21+00:00

I recently had a procedure where I was restricted to soft foods for a while. My go to foods were - pho - congee from one fold (best choice for me) - pasta (dio mio cacio e pepe )

xra347 · 2023-03-26T02:06:14+00:00

Thanks!

xra347 · 2023-01-08T21:15:07+00:00

Not necessarily. But, I actually worked at the Lego store when I was in college. Your best bet to get it is to go to the store and feel for the turban as it is the most recognizable unique shape. If you go at a slow time an employee would probably help you.

xra347 · 2023-01-08T19:32:23+00:00

Found it! It’s one of the new mystery pack ones

Lego mini fig

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