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firepaint

updated fri 14 may 04

 

Bob Santerre on thu 13 may 04


Mel, what is this "firepaint"? Where can I get information about it?

Thanks, Bob

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mel jacobson wrote:

>
> with all the studio fires reported lately, i am
> thinking caution. check everything twice.
> just like flying a plane. make sure you know
> what is happening.
> then, check again.

i have painted my ceiling with `firepaint`...i spray

> the walls and ceiling with a mist of water from
> a garden sprayer. do that about 5 times during the firing.
> i have 5 fans moving air in my kiln room.
> no tight corners to get hot.
> caution is the name of the game.
>
>