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04/15/10

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Ceramics Insider Tip

Hi...to add interest to my nautical pieces, I will stir in aquarium gravel and apply where I think it will look good after the last coat has been applied before firing. This also works great on pre-glazed tiles from Home Depot or anywhere pre-glazed tiles are sold. And one other thing...works really well for building a "scene" that needs to look woodsy or for "stream" beds. Like with otters done in non fired acrylics. The combination of non firing and glazed rocks really makes the piece eye catching.
I am really sold on the many ways aquarium gravel can be used on ceramic pieces and I think that anyone giving it a try will be pleased. Also, might as well throw this in while I'm here, I have fired colored glass (small or crushed) on ceramic tile and found if fired at just the right temp it is awesome. I am trying for the jewel look for nativity sets for the wiseman. Or whatever happens to catch my fancy. I have worked with glass and stone together but have not perfected it yet

Dolores Bennett
Cashmere, WA

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Special Information

Several people have asked about where they could find the spindles to make tiered plates. Well, our friend Jo Darby tracked them down and was sweet enough to let us know where we can order them, too! They are available from Rynne China. Follow this link and scroll down to the bottom of the page. Tiers

Thanks, Jo! We appreciate your help!

Duncan News

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