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Carol Clarkson: Posted on Sunday, May 20, 2012 2:28 PM
If you need to repair a crack, or epoxy a piece that has popped off.....the Archie Bray has what you need. This epoxy comes as two sticks of clay-like material that you blend together. You will also need to purchase the colorant kit....has terracotta, turquoise, blue, green, yellow, and white. This epoxy is AMAZING. It will hold large pieces together. Order by calling the Archie Bray Clay Department 406-442-2521. |
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Carol Clarkson: Posted on Sunday, April 22, 2012 8:58 AM
The Arts Center of Clemson, SC, was fortunate to have Eileen Powell teach a ceramic sculpture class. She examines nature, the sea, and the emotions we feel toward natural habitats with texture, and earthy, encrusted glazes.
Eileen has traveled extensively around the world guiding whitewater and sea kayak trips. She draws upon her experiences in her sculptural work, and encourages students to push beyond their limits to expand their creative process.  Please view her website:
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Carol Clarkson: Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 8:47 AM
This new, cooperative gallery is coming soon to downtown, Bakersville, NC. Artists such as Cynthia Bringle, Suze Lindsay, Kent McLaughlin, Joy Tanner, Will Baker........ are involved.
You can join their mailing list on their new website. |
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Carol Clarkson: Posted on Saturday, April 07, 2012 2:40 PM
This fish mold was made by cutting out some styrofoam. Using Pres 'N Seal over the entire mold allowed the clay to be pushed into the mold without unwanted marks . When the clay was leather hard, it was easy to invert the mold and release the clay. The front side was still moist enough to carve.
I have used the same piece of Press 'N Seal over and over.... |
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Posted on Sunday, April 01, 2012 9:31 AM
I unloaded the kiln with work for my first solo exhibition this spring. New work titled " Thermal Pools / Emerging Forms" will be exhibited at the  SC Botanical Gardens, in the Discovery Center, from June, July, and August. Here is a sample of the new work! |
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Posted on Sunday, March 25, 2012 1:56 PM
This was my first single firing in an electric kiln ( 2160 degrees) , using Steven Hills single firing schedule described in Ceramics Monthly. The site below explains his firing schedule. The effect is amazing. With sprayed , layered glazes a rich, "atmospheric-like" glaze is achieved.
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Carol Clarkson: Posted on Monday, March 05, 2012 2:39 PM
The 25th North Carolina Potter's Conference was last weekend. In addition to demonstrations by Cynthia Bringle, Jack Troy, and John Glick, new emerging artists were invited to do demonstrations.
Here are three artists that are definitely on their way to "greatness". Martha Grover makes delicate porcelain pitchers, baskets, jars, etc. that appear to be dancing like a ballerina.  Ronan Kyle Peterson makes colorful, terracotta pieces that may have a surprise inside or on the bottom. |
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Posted on Saturday, February 25, 2012 5:22 PM
The NC Potter's Conference will take place on March 2, 3, and 4th. The cost includes demonstrations, lunch, and dinner on Friday and Saturday. There are only 150 openings which means the group will have a lot of interaction.
Cynthia Bringle will be one of the demonstrators. She is amazing to watch. Please check out www.randolphartsguild.com for further details. The location is Asheboro, North Carolina.....great opportunity. |
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Carol Clarkson: Posted on Monday, February 06, 2012 11:39 AM
This was a single firing in my quirkly little gas kiln using Steven Hill glazes. This "odd" kiln fires cone 5 1/2 on the bottom and cone 9 on the top. I used Steven Hill's formulated glazes for cone 6 electric firing.... all turned out beautifully!! I also used John Britt glazes from his Ceramics Monthly article about using Turner White as a base in cone 6 to cone 10. John's orange recipe was my liner and modifier. ( really nice smooth glaze)
The firing took 11 hours, but I feel I can cut this to about 10 hours. |
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Carol Clarkson: Posted on Sunday, January 29, 2012 10:32 AM
I could not figure out why I was so attracted to a new glaze from the Steven Hill workshop. Then, the aha moment came!
 It reminds me of a trip to Yellowstone. Try figuring out why you are attracted to your glazes. It makes a nice study to expand upon. |
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