Ceramic Art

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Comment by Aslı Kabasakal on 5 August 2008 at 10:07pm

hi, I'm a traditional ceramic artist in Turkey. nice to meet you.

Comment by Jan Lewin-Cadogan on 21 July 2008 at 12:00am

oh i have used this ivana, it is what the kiln elements are made from. it does bend slightly, but stays inside. Its called nichrome wire. if you cant get it there, i can give u address,
http://www.ctmpotterssupplies.co.uk/kiln_furniture,_repair_&_ccessories.htm

Comment by ivana petan on 19 July 2008 at 6:10pm

dear jan and makoto - got a question for you: i would like to make very thin and tall forms, which would require metal wires inside. so what kind of metal should i use for high temperature firing (stoneware and porcelain)? thanks, i.

Comment by Makoto Hatori on 15 July 2008 at 6:11am

wood-firing

Comment by Jan Lewin-Cadogan on 14 July 2008 at 2:16pm

Hi Makoto, One techinique I would like to try is , a wood burning kiln, I aim to build one later this year, dont know much about them, have only used, electric, gas, raku etc.... any tips?

Comment by Makoto Hatori on 13 July 2008 at 2:09pm

Please join and share your experiences and techniques.