The Potter's Complete Book of Clay and Glazes by James Chappell

Gleco Trap – Common causes of leaks The vast majority of leaks from your Gleco Trap are both avoidable and fixable. Plaster Mixing Info Plaster to water ratios, helpful mixing tips, and a good old fashioned mix-it-by-feel method.ĭensity/Specific Gravity Yes, you can use a hydrometer to determine the density of a slip or glaze, but if you don’t mind a wee bit of math, this is the way to calculate it. This sheet also shows what those reference numbers mean. Each Mason Stain has a series of reference numbers that relate to certain conditions appropriate for that glaze. Mason Stain Basic Info Basic info on the versatility of Mason Stains and how to start using them. But his appendix covers glaze defects regardless of if you mix your own glazes or use commercial glazes. However, not everyone wants to mix their own clay or glazes. Glaze Defects An appendix reprinted with permission from The Potter’s Complete Book Of Clay And Glazes by James Chappell – a great book full of clay and glaze recipes. Firing instructions for a manual kiln without a downdraft vent Look at this sheet if you have a manual kiln with Low-Med-High-Off 4 position switch or Infinite (1 through 10 and off) switches and do NOT have a vent that pulls fumes from the bottom of your kiln.įiring instructions for a manual kiln with a downdraft vent Look at this sheet if you have a manual kiln with Low-Med-High-Off 4 position switch or Infinite (1 through 10 and off) switches and have a downdraft vent – one that pulls fumes from the bottom of your kiln.īasic Kiln Maintenance Tips (non brand-specific) General tips on how to keep your kiln in good shape and working well over its lifetimeįiring Log A one-page chart to keep track of various information about each firing.

The Potter's Complete Book of Clay and Glazes by James Chappell