I have an old Seven Skill SSB-2 electric potters wheel, the mounting grommets have split and I cannot find anywhere to get more. Does anyone have any ideas where to locate replacement parts? Or know if there are any substitution pieces that would save this old wheel.
I would like to know how to make porcelain piggy banks.
Looking for Plans for a Pottery Wheel and Kiln
Can someone please help with plans for a pottery wheel and electric kiln? Thanks.
Advice for Buying a Potter's Wheel
I'm looking into buying a potter's wheel of my own. I've meandered about the internet trying to research which wheels are best for my buck ($600 is my absolute limit), but I have no leads.
Cleaning Ceramic Greenware Dust
For those of you who buy ceramic greenware and find the mess of the ceramic dust hard to get off your table, try Windex! I teach ceramics and it is the only thing that will take it off the tables
In my area all the candles that are not in glass containers are all gone from the shelves. Is there a new law for fire safety that I don't know about, or are the businesses afraid of getting sued if someone starts a fire in their home?
Press air drying clay into bottle caps and smooth with a blunt knife or tool. The clay will shrink as it dries (may take a few days, especially in wet weather) and should easily fall out of the bottle cap mold when dry (you can coax it out with a toothpick if needed)
Making Clay Pot People for Outdoor Decorations
I need instructions for big clay pot people for outdoors.
Does anyone know where I can get pictures or designs to paint onto blank pottery plates or platters? I buy the fired bisque plates and then paint pictures with ceramic paint and get them fired. Fruit and vegetable or floral ideas are effective. Maybe some ideas for Christmas?
Build Your Own Kiln and Potter's Wheel
I am looking for several ideas. I would like plans to build my own potters wheel, either kick or electric. I would also like to build my own kiln. And finally, I would like a recipe for homemade potters clay and glazes. Connie from Oklahoma
I am in a need of help. I am trying to find a cheap kiln to buy for my projects. Any suggestions?
Turning An Electric Pottery Wheel Into a Kick Wheel
I recently acquired a Creative Industries Model JR pottery wheel that has had all of its electrical components removed. Does anyone know how I could convert this to a kick wheel? I have an idea in progress that works along the lines of the old manual sewing machines. I am stuck on the pulley positioning, any advice would be appreciated. Renee'
You can use your self-cleaning oven as a kiln. Not as hot as a real kiln, so it probably would not work for serious potters, but great for firing clay beads and other small clay items. Run creations through 2 cleaning cycles, then paint with acrylic paints. Fun! By Mary
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