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The Ceramics
Insider
05/19/06
Contents:- Ceramics Insider Tip - Witness Cones
- Announcing - Dynasty Black Gold Brushes
- New Releases - Gare Pottery Glazes
- Sale Items
- Submit Your Tip and Get a Gift Certificate
- Web Links
Ceramics Insider Tip - Witness Cones
We cannot stress this enough: Always use witness cones
to determine how your kiln performed!
Both temperature and
time affect the bending of a witness cone. When the cone tip reaches a point
level with the base, it is considered properly fired.
"Orton recommends
self-supporting witness cones because they are easier to use and less subject
to bending variation. Many people use witness cones every firing and the 3-cone
system periodically to check for changes in the kiln. Cones are saved to
compare different firings. When more than a half cone difference occurs, it
usually indicates a problem exists. This gives you an opportunity to fix the
problem or change the way the kiln is being fired to avoid future problems.
Cones are the best way to inexpensively monitor your kiln."
- from the Orton
Website.
http://www.ortonceramic.com/resources/reference/whyuse.shtml
Use
witness cones:
1. To determine when a
kiln element has malfunctioned or ceased to heat properly.
2. Find cooler or
hotter spots during a firing.
3. To determine that all areas of the kiln
were heated to the proper time and temperature.
Announcing - Dynasty Black Gold Brushes
We are pleased to announced that we are now carrying
Dynasty Black Gold
brushes!
These exciting new brushes include the 'Dagger', the 'Wave',
the 'Whale Tail' and the NEW 'Fandango' specialty brushes. We are also stocking
script liners and the Dove Fan Glaze brush. We will be adding other styles and
sizes of these brushes in the near future. Be sure to check out
these cool specialty use brushes!
New Releases - Gare Pottery Glazes
Gare has released eight new Pottery glazes. We should have these fabulous new colors in stock within the next two weeks. These great colors are causing a lot of excitement in the ceramic world!
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Sale Items
Visit our latest Sale page to see all the items on sale this month.
Submit Your Tip and Get a Gift Certificate
If you have a helpful hint, tip, or trick you would like to share, send your tip along with your name and address to: theceramicsinsider@creativeglazes.com. If we use your tip in The Ceramics Insider, you will receive a $15 gift certificate (via US mail) from Creative Glazes and get your name in print! (or remain anonymous if you prefer)
Web Links
Do you have a ceramic related website? Would you like to trade
links? If so, e-mail us for details -
glazes@creativeglazes.com
Website Links
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Mold Company Links
Our mold links page helps when you're searching for that special mold. Look to your heart's content before you place your order. Note: Creative Glazes does not sell molds. The mold company links page is only for your mold searching convenience.
Simple, Secure, Convenient - Creative Glazes.
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