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WHAT IS
AN EXTRUDER? An
extruder is a manual tool which forces moist clay through a die
shape to make solid/hollow 'extrusions' of varying length. The
simplest extruders make coils of clay of varying lengths to assist
in making a coil pot. Potters who throw on an electric wheel find
extruders helpful when making lots of consistently shaped handles
for mugs & teapots. Sculptors and educators find extruders
excellent for creating varied shapes to construct and sculpt
with.
WHAT IS
A SLAB ROLLER? A slab
roller is a simple and effective way of making large areas or
numbers of clay slabs. They take the hard work out of rolling, and
replace the old fashioned rolling pin and rolling guides. A good
slab roller will speed up the production time of potters who make
slab plates & tiles, make pottery classroom activities easier
& less messy, and ensure a better quality slab.
WHAT IS
A BANDING WHEEL? A
banding wheel is an excellent studio aid to decorating and forming
clay. A good banding wheel is heavy in weight (so it maintains it's
momentum when spinning), stable, and of the correct diameter for
the job at hand. Fine decorators use a banding wheel for painted
'banding' or the application of line decoration. It can also be
used for any other decorating where the decorator wishes to move
the form without touching it during decoration.A banding wheel is
also useful for handbuilders and sculptors needing to move their
work so it can be viewed/worked on from a variety of
angles.
WHAT IS
A SIEVE USED FOR IN POTTERY? A
sieve is essential in the pottery studio to ensure that glazes
& glaze ingredients are screened and dispersed to a consistent
thickness without any lumps etc. It can also be used to strain
casting slip before & after use to remove largish lumps, or
remove foreign bodies.
WHY USE
A TILE CUTTER? A tile
cutter ensures that each tile is of a regular and consistent size,
and that the tile edges are not de-formed during cutting. A tile
cutter is an excellent way of keeping a large mural/paving project
consistent and cohesive through tile size/shape. Tile cutters come
in a variety of shapes.
WHY
CARE ABOUT HEALTH & SAFETY?Because
it's your body and you need to look after it!
ACCURATE
TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT IS ESSENTIAL! So
ensure that your thermocouple (the long thing like a thermometer)
and pyrometer (the dial/digital readout box) is accurate. This
equipment comes is varying types R, K & N. The R type is the
most common. Your equipment should have some reference to which
type (R/K/N) of gear it is - sometimes the colour of the comp lead
between the two pieces of equipment is a good guide too.
ELECTRIC
KILNS ARE THE MOST EFFICIENT AND EASY TO USE KILNS.That's
why they are more commonly used than gas kilns which require more
attention, and preferably an outdoor location. There are many
varieties of kiln body, computerized controllers, kiln vent systems
and appropriate furniture. It's best to discuss your requirements
with our staff to ensure that you choose the most suitable
'package' for your needs.
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4" SQUARE TILE
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