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Fired Arts & Crafts<br />
THE TEACHING RESOURCE<br />
April 2012<br />
Spring Teapot Box<br />
Made With Molds<br />
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Paragon Kiln<br />
Comparison Chart<br />
Better<br />
Designed This chart compares Paragon's 10 and 12 sided top-loading ceramic kilns with that of the<br />
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Long lasting top row of firebricks<br />
The 2” top row of bricks in Paragon kilns protect the<br />
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Best value in cost per cubic foot<br />
Most Paragon studio ceramic kilns are 2” - 4” deeper than<br />
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<a title="Fired Arts & Crafts Digital Edition - April 2012 page 5" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0f1b8b9?page=5"> 2012 Workshops & Retreats with Michael Harbridge </a>
<a title="Fired Arts & Crafts Digital Edition - April 2012 page 6" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0f1b8b9?page=6"> Editorʼs Notebook Donʼt break the mold! This mo</a>
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<a title="Fired Arts & Crafts Digital Edition - April 2012 page 8" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0f1b8b9?page=8"> Crystal Cute Snail Planter by Marcia Roullard </a>
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<a title="Fired Arts & Crafts Digital Edition - April 2012 page 11" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0f1b8b9?page=11"> beak and two coats of Saffire Blue to the flower ce</a>
<a title="Fired Arts & Crafts Digital Edition - April 2012 page 12" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0f1b8b9?page=12"> Materials Molds by Clay Magic 3429 Med. Chocolate</a>
<a title="Fired Arts & Crafts Digital Edition - April 2012 page 13" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0f1b8b9?page=13"> 10Brush Care Tips 1 1 Dampen bristles</a>
<a title="Fired Arts & Crafts Digital Edition - April 2012 page 14" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0f1b8b9?page=14"> The Elements of Airbrushing Airbrushing Animals</a>
<a title="Fired Arts & Crafts Digital Edition - April 2012 page 15" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0f1b8b9?page=15"> details. In many cases, the air- brush should b</a>
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<a title="Fired Arts & Crafts Digital Edition - April 2012 page 17" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0f1b8b9?page=17"> Step 20: For the pupil and lid lines use Cobal</a>
<a title="Fired Arts & Crafts Digital Edition - April 2012 page 18" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0f1b8b9?page=18"> Enchantment Vase Designed by Suzie Shinseki Court</a>
<a title="Fired Arts & Crafts Digital Edition - April 2012 page 19" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0f1b8b9?page=19"> Step 4: Trace the butterfly pattern onto c</a>
<a title="Fired Arts & Crafts Digital Edition - April 2012 page 20" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0f1b8b9?page=20"> Nothing says springtime like Bunnies </a>
<a title="Fired Arts & Crafts Digital Edition - April 2012 page 21" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0f1b8b9?page=21"> Materials Molds by Clay Magic 3434 Loves Me Bunny</a>
<a title="Fired Arts & Crafts Digital Edition - April 2012 page 22" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0f1b8b9?page=22"> Spring Teapot Box Add elegance with a hinged lid </a>
<a title="Fired Arts & Crafts Digital Edition - April 2012 page 23" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0f1b8b9?page=23"> Step 9: Load a #4 square shader with Key Lime</a>
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<a title="Fired Arts & Crafts Digital Edition - April 2012 page 28" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0f1b8b9?page=28"> Step 5: In a small cup, mix four parts White </a>
<a title="Fired Arts & Crafts Digital Edition - April 2012 page 29" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0f1b8b9?page=29"> Italian Flair Pattern Pack Paula McCoy </a>
<a title="Fired Arts & Crafts Digital Edition - April 2012 page 30" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0f1b8b9?page=30"> Patchwork Pendants A fun and easy use Objective </a>
<a title="Fired Arts & Crafts Digital Edition - April 2012 page 31" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0f1b8b9?page=31"> 8 Step 1: Score the sheet of clear glass a</a>
<a title="Fired Arts & Crafts Digital Edition - April 2012 page 32" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0f1b8b9?page=32"> Casting CeramicMolds Casting your own ware does </a>
<a title="Fired Arts & Crafts Digital Edition - April 2012 page 33" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0f1b8b9?page=33"> out all over the mold. When you remove the piece,</a>
<a title="Fired Arts & Crafts Digital Edition - April 2012 page 34" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0f1b8b9?page=34"> Trim away the spare around the pour hole. the </a>
<a title="Fired Arts & Crafts Digital Edition - April 2012 page 35" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0f1b8b9?page=35"> it back in half of the mold. Place it on its side</a>
<a title="Fired Arts & Crafts Digital Edition - April 2012 page 36" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0f1b8b9?page=36"> for the classroom Thatʼs Made WithaMOLD? by Mi</a>
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<a title="Fired Arts & Crafts Digital Edition - April 2012 page 38" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0f1b8b9?page=38"> Basic Mold-Cast Vases Step 1: Cast the vases usin</a>
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<a title="Fired Arts & Crafts Digital Edition - April 2012 page 40" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0f1b8b9?page=40"> Clay Fish Vase Step 1: Cast the vase using tradi</a>
<a title="Fired Arts & Crafts Digital Edition - April 2012 page 41" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0f1b8b9?page=41"> Penguin Vase Designed by Cameron Harbridge Step 1</a>
<a title="Fired Arts & Crafts Digital Edition - April 2012 page 42" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0f1b8b9?page=42"> Owl Designed by Grace Harbridge Step 1: Clay puzz</a>
<a title="Fired Arts & Crafts Digital Edition - April 2012 page 43" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0f1b8b9?page=43"> Advanced Methods Try to create as many original s</a>
<a title="Fired Arts & Crafts Digital Edition - April 2012 page 44" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0f1b8b9?page=44"> Scenic Bunnies by Tammy Swords Materials Molds </a>
<a title="Fired Arts & Crafts Digital Edition - April 2012 page 45" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0f1b8b9?page=45"> detail. Continue until the color is as intense as</a>
<a title="Fired Arts & Crafts Digital Edition - April 2012 page 46" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0f1b8b9?page=46"> Graceful Gecko Designed by Suzie Shinseki Courte</a>
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<a title="Fired Arts & Crafts Digital Edition - April 2012 page 50" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0f1b8b9?page=50"> Light over dark: Lighter colors can be used ove</a>
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<a title="Fired Arts & Crafts Digital Edition - April 2012 page 54" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0f1b8b9?page=54"> Crystal Glazes Crystal Glaze Tips: 1. Le</a>
<a title="Fired Arts & Crafts Digital Edition - April 2012 page 55" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0f1b8b9?page=55"> Caribbean Splash Designed by Chloë Tatro Court</a>
<a title="Fired Arts & Crafts Digital Edition - April 2012 page 56" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0f1b8b9?page=56"> Welcome to the Garden by Tammy Swords Step 1:</a>
<a title="Fired Arts & Crafts Digital Edition - April 2012 page 57" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0f1b8b9?page=57"> Drybrush the birdhouse and the center of the</a>
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