In the Past I have found it so useful to read what other artists and craftspeople make and how they make it.
So I thought I would share the materials I use and where I get them. It has not been easy to find everything I need to make this work and in some cases has taken years to establish where and how to do it. I order almost nothing online as I believe in keeping local stores open. CLAY BODIES (cone 6) 1. English Grolleg Porcelain from Clayart center in Puyallip, WA: -used for: Black and White works(like Seawomen series) -A easier to sculpt porcelain, but with a creamier look. Does not work well with China paints because it doesn't vitrify at cone 6 2. New Zealand Porcelain From Clayart Center: -used for china painted sculpture - hard to sculpt, though more plastic than some other porcelains I have tried....and haven't managed to make anything over 14 inches yet 3. Newcomb & Soldate 60 (Laguna): I am just trying these two out for more traditional sculpting GLAZES MS-29 Laguna Clear: I use only clear glaze. My favorite for years was an old coveted jug of pink glaze from Duncan. It probably had lead in it but it was beautiful and easy to use. I now use Black and White works(like Seawomen series) :. But it is chunky and grey going on so its hard to monitor the layers. It is reliable for use with high kaolin porcelain like New Zealand from Clayart center and can be bought in most ceramic stores. COPPER 10 sizes of refer tube and wire: Home Depot (bulk ground wire and coils of refer tubing)and Ace hardware(smaller gauges) Copper Sheet: .008 x 12x18 is size I used for most foliage. I bought the cutting tool and sheets(in 2 thicknesses) at Hobby Lobby. ADHESIVES 2 part epoxy(not the gorilla kind)- HD or Ace epoxy putty-HD or Ace judikins diamond glaze-hobby lobby and michaels: use for knobs on insect legs E6000- HD, Ace, Michaels, etc. CHINA PAINTS Estate sales, china painting expos, Maryland China OTHER High fire Wire and Dremel Parts: I sometimes order from manufacturer or big distributors. I use the EZ lock 320 grit buffing wheels so order a lot at a time.
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