Bluechair
23-10-2010, 11:45 AM
Hi, I'm a long time lurker and although not first time poster, it's been a very long time :o
Am trying to find the best way to fire either pmc or art clay at home. I know ideally it would a kiln, but I don't have one available. I have had success with a hand torch, but was wondering if a camping stove would be better especially as I would like to give some pieces away for christmas? I've read up about finding the hotspot but how long should I fire it for.
My other question is about polishing. I did a course a couple of months ago and managed to get a great shine on the piece I made with some sponges, but since then I haven't got such a good shine (is it because the courses pieces were kiln fired rather with a torch?). If I put them in the tumbler would I lose some of the definition (thinking my sons finger prints) or do they come out lovely and shiney. I have access to a dremel and have noticed the pmc polishing kit here, do I still need to use rouge to get a good shine or can I just just use the polishing attachments (ie the no mess option :D).
Thanks for any help
Am trying to find the best way to fire either pmc or art clay at home. I know ideally it would a kiln, but I don't have one available. I have had success with a hand torch, but was wondering if a camping stove would be better especially as I would like to give some pieces away for christmas? I've read up about finding the hotspot but how long should I fire it for.
My other question is about polishing. I did a course a couple of months ago and managed to get a great shine on the piece I made with some sponges, but since then I haven't got such a good shine (is it because the courses pieces were kiln fired rather with a torch?). If I put them in the tumbler would I lose some of the definition (thinking my sons finger prints) or do they come out lovely and shiney. I have access to a dremel and have noticed the pmc polishing kit here, do I still need to use rouge to get a good shine or can I just just use the polishing attachments (ie the no mess option :D).
Thanks for any help