tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13277408.post6339505786860178398..comments2023-10-30T05:41:26.417-04:00Comments on artandlife: Bird GirlsLeanne Piziohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06906128505167788108noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13277408.post-78179137725878472772008-03-27T12:53:00.000-04:002008-03-27T12:53:00.000-04:00Hey Un D,I made a blog just for clay tutorials bec...Hey Un D,<BR/>I made a blog just for clay tutorials because I thought I might do some other ones. I found this one to be so much fun. I think you can go to my profile and find it. It is boringly called Clay tutorials.<BR/>I hope it is not too basic for you. If it is I apologize. <BR/>Let me know if you have any questions.<BR/>LeanneLeanne Piziohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06906128505167788108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13277408.post-75063010231746545572008-03-25T23:47:00.000-04:002008-03-25T23:47:00.000-04:00Ok, thank you! :)Ok, thank you! :)Undauntedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11600222853782999884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13277408.post-76270193438881314992008-03-25T18:03:00.000-04:002008-03-25T18:03:00.000-04:00Hey Un D,I will post then about air pockets.Hey Un D,<BR/>I will post then about air pockets.Leanne Piziohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06906128505167788108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13277408.post-44852032166888578162008-03-25T18:02:00.000-04:002008-03-25T18:02:00.000-04:00Hey Un D,Let me get a piece started and I'll post ...Hey Un D,<BR/>Let me get a piece started and I'll post a tutorial on coil building for you. Also, the piece that you have had sitting will be fine. A piece can never be too dry and really it preferable for them to be bone dry before going into the kiln.<BR/>I wish you lived closer!<BR/>I teach here at the studio, but will be glad always to answer any questions that you have if I can.<BR/><BR/>Look back tomorrow afternoon and I should have a post just for you.<BR/><BR/>Leanne PLeanne Piziohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06906128505167788108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13277408.post-257200432611278252008-03-25T16:10:00.000-04:002008-03-25T16:10:00.000-04:00Well, I know about having to wedge the clay first,...Well, I know about having to wedge the clay first, and also making sure there are holes in hollow pieces, but I don't really know anything about firing or glazing and I don't have my own kiln :( I'm trying to find somewhere with a kiln I can use.<BR/><BR/>I started painting in January this year, but clay is really my first love. I'd love to learn how to use a potters wheel, all about firing temperatures, glazes, different clays, and anything else there is to know. I think I need to make some serious enquiries about classes, because I don't know how I am going to learn all this on my own.<BR/><BR/>What do you mean by small coils? Any chance of you posting a photo to show me what you mean?<BR/><BR/>Can a piece be left too long to dry? I have a piece that needs firing but I finished it months ago - will it harm it?<BR/><BR/>Thank you for your help! I really appreciate it!Undauntedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11600222853782999884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13277408.post-89599938556493376612008-03-25T09:53:00.000-04:002008-03-25T09:53:00.000-04:00Hello Undaunted.I am so glad you missed me!What a ...Hello Undaunted.<BR/>I am so glad you missed me!<BR/>What a great comment to wake up to.<BR/><BR/>these bird girls are made hollow out of really small coils. The only thing solid is their arms. But if you wanted to do some sculptures that were solid I wouldn't fire anything over an inch and a half. And I would make sure to let it dry for at least 2 weeks in good weather. Then makes sure to candle the kiln overnight and you should be good to go. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I would be glad to help in any way I can!<BR/><BR/>ps do you know about air pockets?Leanne Piziohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06906128505167788108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13277408.post-81362403425248120292008-03-24T22:54:00.000-04:002008-03-24T22:54:00.000-04:00Yay you're back! Ok, it's only been a couple of w...Yay you're back! Ok, it's only been a couple of weeks but it felt like forever!<BR/><BR/>I'm finding your blog really interesting. Did you need to make these bird girls hollow? If not, how thick would you say you can make a sculpture and it still be ok for firing? (I'm a learner!)Undauntedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11600222853782999884noreply@blogger.com