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Fired Arts & Crafts
THE TEACHING RESOURCE
November 2012
Airbrushed Rooster
Sunburst Plate
Hand-Built Hive
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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” deeper than
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Paragon Kiln Comparison Chart Better Desig
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November 2012
Editorʼs Notebook Welcome to our special issue
Fire for less... Kilns Under $200!* NEW MODEL CO
news & notes Doc Holliday Molds to close, paint
Making Components Step 1: Nip white glass into sm
Assembly Step 5: Lay out the trunk and branches o
Wisconsin Retreat 2013 Dates Announced! with Mic
Snowflake Pendants Decals add a festive touch to g
Cutting the glass. For my first cut on any sheet
Step 13: Slide the decal off the paper backing
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Bubble Creations Introducing air bubbles into fu
Blue Flower Bowl Step 4: Note: Shake each jar of
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The Next Best Thing! CLUB DAVID Have you ever wa
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Rectangular Sushi Platter This project is done th
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Leaf Bowl
Jewelry These same techniques can be applied to m
Advanced Methods This technique can also be us
The following color mixes are used for this proje
Antiquing Step 8: Antique all pieces with Golden
Colorful Sunburst by Robert Moreni Step 1: Be
center triangles on the plate. Clean the tip once
airbushing Birds of a Feather Airbrush this co
Step 4: Place Sierra Yellow and Cobalt J
Step 13: Additional colors are now cross shade
Woodland Santa by Tammy Swords Step 1: Scrape
Materials Molds by Doc Holliday #2449 Forest Sant
Step 31: Cut open the sanitary napkin and r
PHOTO BY JEANNIE DAVIS all the mold companies th
PHOTO BY JEANNIE DAVIS Attention studio owner
Tie-Dye String Painting Objectives • Lea
Materials Bisque shapes of choice One-stroke unde
Step 6: Repeat Step 5 with any remaining colors
The place is buzzing! Make a beehive jar for you
Step 7: Paint a coat of slip on the entire outs
Step 18: Let dry completely. Bisque fire to c
shoppers guide Find Fired Arts & Crafts at thes
“Having tried out the VL-Whisper at The Cer
VL Lite was designed with the potter in m
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Opening a New Pottery or Glass Studio? www.Pot
Objectives • Add shading and highlights by
Drybrushing To drybrush, use a white bristle roun
MB-1327 Koi Fish 14”L x 6.5”H 2/c
A A. MB-1324 Plate with Eyes
Fall 2012 Bisque Release (continued) New! B A
events calendar Alabama Nov. 3-4: Moss Rock Fes
From the Hobbyist to the Professional... Make it