NEW Items at BigCeramicStore
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Groovy Tools New!
TRIM TOOLS
These
premium quality trim tools feature a true tool-steel loop that is
hardened, tempered, and then cryogenically treated to create a super
steel blade. The loop is ¼” wide, and sharp on both edges.
The acetate handles are covered with closed cell foam grips for added comfort. The
overall length of each tool is approximately 6-1/2”. The tools
can be re-sharpened for extra long life.
We've
personally tested these tools and we're impressed. Trims great, comfortable
to hold, and (with the green handle) it's easy to spot among your other
tools.
This
is an Special Introductory Price, so if you've been having trouble finding a
good trimming tool lately, get a Groovy Tool.
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| GT201 |
1-3/8" |
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$14.50 |
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| GT202 |
1-3/8" |
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$14.50 |
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| GT203 |
3/4" |
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$14.50 |
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| GT204 |
1" |
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$14.50 |
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Bat Gripper
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With the Bat-Gripper, you can hold down your loose, worn bats and
keep them from wiggling on you wheel head. Just wet the Bat
Gripper, place it over your bat pins. Then, put your bat on top,
and give a firm push. Now you're all set to throw!
The Bat-Gripper material is durable and will not crack or become
brittle when it dries out. All you need is water to use it.
Note: you still will need to use bat pins on the wheelhead when
using the Bat-Gripper devise.
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$9.50
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temporarily unavailable
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| 14" diameter Bat-Gripper
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$11.80 |
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Form and Function Series
Ceramic Aesthetics and Design with Robin Hopper
This five program DVD series shows how to make a
wide range of pots that work well in the home. Each video is full of
detailed demonstrations and close-ups of a master potter at work. The
series extends and complements Robin's popular book, Functional
Pottery. Set of 5 programs for $160, intro price $150 |
Making Marks Series
Ceramic Surface Decoration with Robin Hopper
A six program series dedicated to the
decoration and enrichment of ceramic surfaces. The series progresses
through decoration techniques for soft and leather-hard clays, to
brush-work and glazing methods for bisque ware, and finally to the
effects of various firing methods. A multitude of creative ideas are
presented including working processes, tools, close-ups of surface
details, and many examples of finished pieces. Set of 6 programs
for $160, intro price $150
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New! Advanced Throwing
DVD
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$44.95
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Hopper
demonstrates how a potter who possesses very ordinary size and strength
can build tall pots by using a variety of extension throwing techniques
including coil, slab and thrown additions. He then shows how traditional
shapes can be altered to produce innovative forms such as beaten,
squared pots, squared spheres and more abstract alterations of
traditional forms. Throughout this video, he encourages you to use these
approaches to develop your own unique creations
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Piepenburg
Trimming Disc with DVD New! |
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Durable plastic "Lazy Susan"-type device
with stainless steel bearing. Helps you hold the position of your
pots while trimming by providing near friction-free rotation and a
dished stationary
surface for applying holding pressure. Efficient simplicity; works
without complication or expense of other devices. Includes a 10
minute instructional DVD for getting the most our of your Trimming
Disc.
| Piepenberg Trimming Disc with Instructional DVD |
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$19.95
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Breathable Clay Board, Large
New!
A grid of wood covered with canvas. Allows moisture from
the bottom of greenware placed on it to escape. Promotes faster and
more even drying. Reduces warping. 14" x 14"
| Breathable Clay Board, Large |
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$18 sale
10% off
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The
Steve Tool
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The Steve Tool shown in 7 assy variations
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Wild
Texture on Pots! One tool, many results.
One tool can be configured many ways for different texture results.
Textured surfaces can add another layer of interest to your shapes.
It also helps control runny glazes and creates features for glazes
"breaking"
The
same tool can be configured into many
variant designs by rearranging the disks over the shaft in assorted
patterns. Loosen the nuts,
adjust the disks into alternate locations & retighten the nuts.
It's
new and cool. Click for
texture samples on pots
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The Steve Tool
includes 5 texture-making wheels, a wooden handle and assembly
hardware.
| List Price $18.70. |
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$16.00
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More sizes of alpha and number stamps!
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Decorating Rollers
New Decorating Rollers
make it easy to press continuous patterns on clay |
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Lamp
Kits Turn your pots into functional lamps
Fountain
Pumps Make your own ceramic fountains and water
features
Rubber,
Vinyl and Cork Pads Attach them to the bottom of
your piece to ensure furniture is not scratched. A great finishing
touch!
EnviroColors
New Cone 5/6 glaze from the makers of Opulence glazes. EnviroColors
are an attempt
to capture only the muted tones and shades of our natural
environment. 9 pint sample packs on $39.95!
Amaco Artists Choice Glazes
New Artist Choice
Glazes are Cone 05 oxidation glazes that look like high fired
reduction stoneware. They can be fired over any earthenware clay;
however they look their best over dark or red firing clay. The color
in the clay will partially show through the texture and add another color
dimension to the glaze. These glazes will look completely different
depending on the clay they are applied on.
Glaze Sample Paks
We have put together sets of the most
popular glazes. |
The Cink
The Cink A complete,
self-contained, clay filtering and water recycling system for your studio.
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New Amaco Glazes
* Cone 5/6 Potter's
Choice Glazes: Blue Rutile, Temmoku, Oil Spot, True Celadon, Shino
and Salt Buff. Now in 25 lb dry buckets!
* Cone 5/6 Pompeian
Ash (simulates Ash glazes in various colors)
* Cone 06 Magic
Flow (simulates Ash glazes at low fire)
* Cone 5/6 Celebration
Glazes: New bright and opaque colors
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Alderwood Tile Frame with Beveled Mirror Hang horizontally or vertically. Outside dimensions:
23" x 19". Holds fourteen 4
1/4" tiles. Mirror size: 7 3/4" x 12". Ground
ship only. Does not include tiles. |
$24.95
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MKM
CocoRibs 10% off
(prices shown in shopping cart)
7 different beautifully curved CocoRibs in one package. Each
rib is a different size or shape. The smallest rib is
approximately 2 inches long, and the largest is 5 or 6 inches across the
long dimension. All are made from a renewable
resource, coconut shells. Great for handbuilding and
throwing. Shapes are ergonomic, fund to use, and work incredibly
well. Coconut shells are very tough to begin with, but the ribs
are finished with mineral oil for extra durability.
| Set of 7 CocoRibs |
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$16.95
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Orton now has a small stand alone digital controller
available for test kilns. The list price for this controller $350.
The controller is available with 5 differnet program modes; cone-fire,
speedfire, PMC, ramp/hold and Jewelery.
A 6” type K thermocouple is included and a one year warranty. The
controller can be configured for 120volts or 240volts power. The maximum
current rating is 20amps.
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Craftsman's Knife
At first I was afraid to sell this knife, because it
is very SHARP! But I took it to a 2 day hand building workshop and
it quickly became my favorite tool for cutting slabs and altering thrown
forms. It is very stiff and strong, fits in your hand well, and
won't rust. I can assure you that you will like this tool. But
please do not use where children are present!.
A heavy-duty knife made from stiff
stainless steel the entire 8 inch length, hardwood handles riveted to a
straight, sharp pointed 3 1/2 inch long blade. An easy to take care
of stainless steel knife designed to take punishment. It is used to
cut straight lines, pierce, ream, and furnish all a craftsman's cutting
needs.
(Overall size 8" long, 3 1/2" blade,
1" wide, brass riveted 1/2" thick.)
| 20% discount will be shown in shopping cart |
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$10.37
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shown on a GT400 wheel
(not included)
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Pacifica
Workstation
Triples work space to over 7 square feet. Puts tools
and pots at your fingertips. Installs in less than 5 minutes.
2 adjustable side shelves and brackets that support a standard
12"x36" or larger ware cart shelf (ware cart shelves not
included). The side shelves include handy built-in holders for
tools, beverages, etc. and can be swung in or out for maximum convenience
and utility. Also fits on other wheels with 2" round legs
(or slightly larger.)
Fits Pacifica wheels, Shimpo V35, V75 and VL Whispers,
Brent B, C, CXC, EX, and Thomas Stuart Wheels.
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Price $129 Our Price $120
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Paragon Janus
Kilns for Glass and Ceramic
We often hear from customers who want a kiln to fire both glass and
ceramic. Previously the options were limited. But Paragon has
introduced the Janus line of kilns which are Cone 10, and have a lid
element for perfect glass fusing. |
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22 cubic feet! 41.25" x 30.8" Oval x
36" Deep, Double Walled (2.5in brick plus 1"
fiber.) Cone 10 with 3 zone control and floor heating element.
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| Making Marks new!
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List Price: $45 | 20%
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Our Price: $36 |
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Softcover · 8 1/4 x 10 7/8 304 pages · 250
color photos, plus illus. | | Robin
Hopper | |
Professional studio potter Robin Hopper, drawing
from nearly 50 years of experience, offers a wealth of ceramic surface
decoration possibilities—some rarely ever exposed—in this brand new
all-inclusive guide! The expansive range of techniques provided in Making
Marks, together with the straightforward tips for successful use, is a
formula guaranteeing remarkable results for potters, teachers, students,
collectors, or anyone with an interest in ceramics.
From the fundamentals (basic approaches to
drawing, color theory, glaze development, and spatial development) to the
clay processes (decoration with tools, adding and removing marks, and use
of liquid and color clays), and from the pigment processes (variables of
colorants, brush, stamp, spray, and pencil marks, and resistance
techniques) to the glazing and firing processes (glaze application
methods, heat and flame, vapor and fume, and multiple fired surfaces),
this guide contains everything readers want and need to know—there has
never been a more complete guide on decorative techniques for ceramic
surfaces! |
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Alternative Kilns & Firing Techniques
new!
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List Price: $29.95 |
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Our Price: $23.96 | 20%
off | | Watkins and Wandless | | Published
May 28, 2004 128 pages | |
Ceramicists searching for new ways to fire their creations now have
a wealth of options. Authors James Watkins and Paul Wandless, along with a
group of distinguished artisans, demonstrate in detail how to build
low-cost, low-tech, yet high-quality kilns. These clever devices make it
possible to produce rich surface effects from alternative reduction firing
techniques. In addition to showing the basic procedures for using each
kiln, easy-to-follow directions for many fast-fire methods unfold in color
photographs: you’ll see how to achieve terra sigillata surfaces with
direct chemical application, and how to do traditional crackle-glaze raku
and smoke finishes. |
| The Potter's Dictionary of Materials and Techniques
New 5th edition
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List Price: $65.00 | 20%
off | |
Our Price: $52.00 |
| | Hardcover 2004 437
pages | | Frank Hamer, Janet Hamer |
| Now available in its fifth edition, the
Potter's Dictionary presents an authoritative survey of all aspects
of making ceramics for craft potters and ceramic artists. With
its sound, practical explanations of ceramic processes, this
indispensable reference book has gained a reputation as "the
potter's bible." Professional potters, beginners,
students and collectors will find comprehensive information clearly
and logically presented. Frank and Janet Hamer explain the
sources and character of materials, the behavior of clays and glaze
minerals during forming and firing processes, forming methods, and
glaze construction. This newly revised edition has been
updated to include auto-reduction, crystalline glazes, insulation,
stains, and specialized firing and fuming techniques. (The 4th
edition added new articles on soda
firing, paper clay, fuming, printing, computerized glaze
calculations, crystalline glazes, as well as inlay, lamination,
neriage, the "T" material, kiln construction and control,
and safety precautions.) Pottery Making Illustrated
wrote: "This book is an alphabetical listing of almost every
material, form, term, and process used in or relating to pottery
making. Well illustrated in black and white, with a few
gorgeous color plates, some of the definitions are highly technical...
other entries are likely to be of great interest to the
student." |
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Pottery: A Life, A Lifetime
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List Price: $29.95 | 20%
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Our Price: $23.96 |
| | Softcover, 176 pages | | Mel
Jacobson | | Mel Jacobson relates
his experiences as a potter during the past four decades in this
entertaining and instructive narration. He tells his story by weaving
anecdotes of his travels and friendships along with his practical
knowledge of studio practices gained over the past three decades working
in clay as a student, apprentice, teacher and studio potter. Each chapter
relates to a different facet or technique of pottery making, interspersed
with stories from his stay in Japan working in Kunio Uchida's pottery
studio, and
candid opinions from his contributions to Clayart, an online user group
for potters and ceramic artists. Chapers include: Introduction, The
Studio, Tools, Kilns, Throwing, Turning, Handles, Tea Bowls, Gallery,
Glazing, Teaching and the Studio, Reflections of a Lifetime |
| Spectrum
Red-olution Glazes
Fire engine red glazes that really work. What you see is what you
get. Tired of burn outs, black spots, and fad outs? Lead free,
non-toxic, dinnerware safe. No manipulation. GUARANTEED!
We all know how frustrating red glazes can be, and even have a tip on
how to get the best reds. Tip #51: Firing Reds, Yellows and Oranges.
But Spectrum assures me that you can fire these reds just like your other
glazes. Please report back to us on your results!
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Low Fire (Cone 06)
Fire Engine Red
748
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Mid Fire (Cone 5/6)
Stoneware 1193
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