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place a broken pottery in the pot in order to hasten the softening of meat?

Posted on April 17, 2011 by admin

Some people place a piece of broken pottery in the pot in order to hasten the softening of meat. Is this scientific? Why? Chosen Answer: This is an amazingly dangerous idea. Crockery with faulty glazing has caused health concerns before … Continue reading →

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How do make pottery (mugs, jars, etc.) without a pottery wheel?

Posted on April 17, 2011 by admin

I want to make a gift for Valentine’s day and I want to do pottery this year and I don’t want to pay does expensive prices for a machine. So if any of you can give me directions or tips … Continue reading →

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Pottery Question No marks on bottom Jardiniere tan hand painted with pinstriped butterflies Dark brown paint?

Posted on April 17, 2011 by

it is old, has crazing scalloped top edge is heavy is iron stone or pottery glazed finish, Cream or tan color I have a picture If someone wants to look at it. This piece is old it is crazed Has … Continue reading →

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What culture do you think has the most interesting pottery?

Posted on April 16, 2011 by

I’m doing a ceramics project, and I need to create a stylized piece of functional pottery that is related to a culture of my choice. Which culture do you think would have elegant, subtle pottery that I can get inspired … Continue reading →

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What type of pottery wheel should I buy?

Posted on April 16, 2011 by admin

I am signed up a for a beginner’s lesson, but recently found out that a local high school will be auctioning off their pottery wheels and kilns. I don’t know what type they are, but in general, would this likely … Continue reading →

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How do I go about studying pottery?

Posted on April 16, 2011 by admin

I want to start pottery hobby but want to be good at it. Are there any schools I can go to learn the science and art of pottery? I’m 52 years old medical professional right now. Chosen Answer: Most art … Continue reading →

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How do I clean crazings on vintage pottery and is it possible?

Posted on April 16, 2011 by admin

I have loads of vintage ironstone pottery, mostly white or offwhite. They all have different degree’s of crazing due to age but the crazing is dark in some areas making the crackle noticable and look bad. I wonder if it … Continue reading →

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Does anyone know any pottery I can easily replicate for class?

Posted on April 16, 2011 by

I have to replicate someone’s work for pottery class and I was just wondering if anyone knew an artists work that wouldn’t be too hard to copy. I prefer it to be Mexican pottery but anything is fine. Thanks! Chosen … Continue reading →

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How to throw miniature pottery on the wheel?

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Does anybody know how to throw miniature pottery on the wheel? I am still fairly new at throwing and I have a passion for miniature things. I would like to learn how to throw mini pots. Any tips would be … Continue reading →

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Pottery … ?

Posted on April 16, 2011 by

Barn? Chosen Answer: Harry Potter? by: Monstrar [everyone's hero ?] on: 17th June 07

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Category Archives: Q & A

place a broken pottery in the pot in order to hasten the softening of meat?

How do make pottery (mugs, jars, etc.) without a pottery wheel?

Pottery Question No marks on bottom Jardiniere tan hand painted with pinstriped butterflies Dark brown paint?

What type of pottery wheel should I buy?

How do I go about studying pottery?

How do I clean crazings on vintage pottery and is it possible?

Does anyone know any pottery I can easily replicate for class?

How to throw miniature pottery on the wheel?

Pottery … ?

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