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Fired Arts & Crafts
THE TEACHING RESOURCE
September 2012
Unconventional Firing
Airbrushing
Basic Cloisonné
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Paragon Kiln
Comparison Chart
Better
Designed This chart compares Paragon's 10 and 12 sided top-loading ceramic kilns with that of the
KilnsTM competition. For more information, please visit www.paragonweb.com.
Brand Y
Brand X
Long lasting top row of firebricks
The 2” top row of bricks in Paragon kilns protect the
grooved bricks for the long life of the kiln.
YesNo No
Best value in cost per cubic foot
Most Paragon studio ceramic kilns are 2” - 4” dee
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We've made MULTI-TAPFURNACETRANSFORMERS trans
Editorʼs Notebook Waiting for the season to chan
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questions & answers Ihave questions about test
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Crazy Creative Cricket By Julie A. Soper
Step 15: Cut out a half circle at the bottom
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Autumn is the most beautiful time of the year,
Step 5: Let all the pieces dry completely. Gent
Step 20: Fire to cone 06. Step 21: Place t
Garden Decor You'll Adore 4135 Teeter Totter Log
Home Kilns What you need to know Have you ever c
() Donʼt let a salesperson talk you into w
Wisconsin Retreat with Michael Harbridge Sept
the core of the kiln, gadgets for lifting the lid
() Contrary to many stories, electric kil
Depending on how often you fire, electronic kiln
Materials A Touch of Fall
break up but not run. Each layer of color wash wi
grapes; the color should fade out into the previo
for the classroom Unconventional Firing Methods
Step 1: Create your clay shape with a clay bod
Step 7: After allowing sufficient drying time,
Horsehair Firing I've done a number of ar-
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polish the surface by rubbing in a circular motio
Raku Firing When you hear of artists creating
The Art of Saggar Firing by Linda Person Sagga
Greenware Preparation Several types of clay can
Photo 5 there is enough space ar
Known as “ The Wonder Glaze” because of its versa
STONEWARE Mayco stoneware glazes offer depth, rel
SG-401 Designer Liner Concentrated pigment used t
E E E E E E E E E VL Lite was des
From the Hobbyist to the Professional... Make it
Teddy Bearsʼ Halloween by Tammy Swords
Objectives • Use drybrushing techniques to
One stop for: Potter's Equipment Ai
Opening a New Pottery or Glass Studio? www.Pot
elements of airbrushing Using Stencils by Davi
Hard-edge stencils with multiple parts Sten
Step 9: Empty the airbrush bottle, but do not
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Step 21: Align the folded-edge stencils on the
closest to you and airbrush the White/Smoke Grey
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Safety Note: Many companies no longer make leaded
Materials 1 ½-inch circle copper charm with
Step 14: Once the piece has cooled, clean the
Step 23: Once the firing of the piece is comple
“Having tried out the VL-Whisper at The Cer