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Charlie, the soak you refer to is on the slump fire?
Do you do this on the ramp up or on the ramp down?
Are you both saying that you slump at ~1225? Are you using bullseye?
Thanks, Stephie

That is WONDERFUL Phil! You must have a great deal of patience.

Patty, where do you get those rings?

Thank goodness!
I'd agree with Charlie, slow down

Carla, are you slumping an inch and a half piece of glass, or is the bowl 1.5" deep?

No, not Dragons
I guess Dragon is the Manufacturer.
Thanks for the laugh!

Has anyone tried these?
I am going to C&R Loo tomorrow, they have them for 40% off. They are still expensive, are they worth it?
Thanks, Stephie

Pictures, PICTURES

Did you make your drop ring? If you purchased it where did you get it?
Thanks, Stephie

Is it better to slump lower for longer to not pick up the texture?
Stephie

Hi Sande, I also use a ceramic kiln. You can get a pyrometer (sp?) and probe (thermocouple) for less then $100. I drilled a hole in my peep hole plug to put the probe through. This lets me monitor the temp in the kiln and adjust the infinite switch accordingly. I think you are going to have to monit...

Charlies right! I had a bowl that was great except I thought it should be a bit more shiney (is that a word?), any way, my bowl is now a needlely mess that distorted the pattern on the way down. I'll be making it's replacement this weekend.
It was a good learning experience!

Does he have a web site?
Stephie

Here is another place to get thermo & pyrometers.
http://www.omega.com/

How about good ole duck tape?

Karen,
Have you gone through the tutorials? They cover a great deal.
Stephie

Charlie, you've been hanging around with Brock haven't you?

That has to be a joke!

Thanks for the tip Sadie!

Sorry I can't help with a site, but the general term for these type of items is Findings. You may want to a seach for a findings wholesaler.