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itc 213 and 35 large

updated sat 7 feb 98

 

Clennell on fri 6 feb 98

>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>On Nils' recommendation, I just spoke to Alice at ITC about using their
>coatings on my kiln and burners. ((The price is going up on Feb. 16 so
>order now!!
>
>I have 6 MR750 burners for my kiln. I'd like to treat the flame end
>of each one with ITC, but I can't see spending $35 for a pint just to
>brush it on the tips of my burners. I'll have more than half of it left.
>Would anyone out there like to share a pint of the stuff? Does anyone
>out there have some leftover that they don't need and would like to sell?
>
>Email me directly so we don't bore the other 3,000 clayartists.
>
>Thanks,
>Richard

Dear Richard: Forgive me if I'm wrong but aren't you buying the ITC 213 to
save 6 expensive burners. Thirty five dollars doesn't sound earth
shattering to me to protect your investment. Buy a pint from Alice and if
you are worried about not using the rest of the pint try it on your car
exhaust manifold or exhaust pipe. Is there metal exposed to heat anywhere
else on your kiln? How about metal corroding on your electric kiln. Just
don't try it as a dessert topping!
Go ahead, live a little and spend the 35 large! Your burner tips will thank you.
Cheers,
tony