http://classiclinespottery.com/blog Fine hand made stoneware Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:24:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I am in the process of making my own insulating firebrick at about 1/8th the price of manufactured ones. I have the formula worked out and will be using some local Idaho fireclay for the bricks. Currently I am building a brick press that will press the bricks to ... http://classiclinespottery.com/blog/2007/07/31/insulating-firebrick/ I am currently looking at building a deairing pug mill based on the design in the Harry Davis book "The Potters Alternative". I have to say the more I read about him the more I realize he had the same basic attitude about pottery that I do. I had been ... http://classiclinespottery.com/blog/2007/03/02/pug-mill/ Here are some pics of the order for the bookstore. These items are in the bisque stage (first firing) and will be glazed and fired again to a much higher temperature. I want to note that the only items made with the jiggering process are the plates, everything else it ... http://classiclinespottery.com/blog/2007/03/02/veritas-order/ I took some pictures of the process and am posting them as promised. In order to carve the bats the same I use a contour tool that I purchased at Home Depot for about $8.00. It is made with a lot of small wires held in place with tension and is ... http://classiclinespottery.com/blog/2007/02/18/jiggering-saucers/ I am making the saucers to go with all of the cups and thought I would describe and show the process a little. I have made a jigger using this system http://www.pspottery.com/jiggering_plate_molds.html. I cast the bats and then carve them to the shape I want using a profile or contour ... http://classiclinespottery.com/blog/2007/02/16/saucers/ Here are some pictures of the cappuccino cup and saucer in the “green” state (unfired). There will still be more shrinkage during the firings. Click on the thumbnail pictures to see a higher resolution version in a new window. http://classiclinespottery.com/blog/2007/02/08/pictures-of-cappuccino-cup-and-saucer/ I recieved an order from a local used bookstore who is opening up a coffee house and pastry shop in conjunction with their "Fine Books" collectibles, first editions, etc.. They want 16 oz, 12 oz, 8 oz, 6 oz, and 3 oz cups and mugs with a saucer that will ... http://classiclinespottery.com/blog/2007/02/07/development-process/