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Cathy Crain
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Do you prefire boards before or after you carve them? or does it matter?
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You can do either.

I usually carve before I prefire. I like to carve on the non-painted side if possible, because the paint will flake off after a few firings. Also, don't forget to kilnwash the board after you carve.
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Thanks Brad. I just got my board in the mail today. Can't wait to try it out!
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Cathy Crain wrote:Do you prefire boards before or after you carve them? or does it matter?
I also carve before I fire.

The board is softer then -- it gets a bit more brittle after it has been fired.

The stuff is incredibly dusty -- wear a mask!

- Paul
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