Post #377494 by Babalu on Thu, May 1, 2008 3:59 PM

Why thanks Kaimuki and Kahu!

Hey Henrik, For the bisque firing, I'm firing to cone 04. I can get away with using regular ole play sand under the work at this temperature. I won't need sand for the glaze firing as I will only be firing to cone 06 (not as hot as cone 04). However, If I remember right you are low firing your bisque, and then taking your glaze firing up to cone 6...is that right? If so, your work will still continue to shrink in the glaze firing. I would use silica sand, or grog (finely ground bisque clay) in the glaze firing instead of the play sand. Both of these can most likely be purchased where you are buying your clay. You should not see any fusing of the sand to the bottom of the work. Always keep a nice layer of kiln wash on your kiln shelves..I have to rewash mine now, it's been awhile...Hope all this helps. Man, those last 2 mugs of yours are to die for :)