will edwards on fri 9 mar 01
Hello,
In testing I make test pieces [not tiles] that have vertical and horizont=
al as
well as incised areas. (Ask me latter how to do this)
I fire my glazes on as many as 10 various clay bodies but I use 3 as my
judgement callers. Two of which I use in my own work!
I also fire in digitals and manuals and will go from one extreme to the o=
ther
with/without venting the individual kiln. (We have full room venting as w=
ell).
Its always running when a kiln is in action!
Next I have a troop of buddies from all over that call on me frequently f=
or a
dose of the new potions to try. =
Then I will send it to the lab for a report if I want it to be used for a=
ll
applications including food service. If not I will not send it out and sp=
end
big bucks for testing. I note this in my calculations information as well=
as
another system I have written for myself.
Then when someone like Alisa or anyone else calls back with their report =
I go
back into the holding tank and use their formulae and run it on calculati=
ons
and do a side by side comparison. This is called discovery!
Every little iota of change is noted and with due respect many times it l=
eads
to one heck of an adventure. =
If a glaze isn't traveling well you need to see what is packed in the
suit-case and make sure you have the right underwear (Materials) in with =
the
right socks. (Calculations) Also make certain you are using that best lug=
gage
(Kiln) since it contains all your personal stuff. (Art-Speak)
I am staying away from NCECA this year. I am afraid ya'll will attack me =
now.
Maybe I will crawl back into the lime-light if I can figure out how to di=
m my
burning desire to be in with the crowd?
William Edwards
Alchemy 101 - Yes, I use humor. It is an addiction for nuts who enjoy the=
ir
trade! However I confuse people all too often that are serious artists. (=
I
think like Piccaso and act like Diablo)
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