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I'm working with an artist in Norway. She has a large (old) supply of "Scanart" powders that she thinks might be paint. Does anyone know anything about these products? Also, "Satellite Unique" paints. Thanks

Some thoughts and ideas just take time. Congrats on taking the time to allow this thought to mature.

I would go SLIGHTLY heavier around the entire edge of a circle. If you can't see what is below the poeder, it's too heavy. You might want to do some tests to get the right amt of powder. I really use a very minimal amount.

I sift a minimal firly even layer of clear powder between the sheets. SLIGHTLY heavier on the corners.

Either raise the shelf or baffle the sides. Glass wants to be the same temp all the way through and at all times. You must think like the glass and think like the kiln to make that happen.

I saw an artist using an equal part (with plaster and silica)
of alumina hydrate in her molds. The finish of the work after demolding was as good as any acid polished surface I've seen.

Nice to see "combing" used with some intent. Well done.

Just have to chime in here. Kirstie is an amazing teacher. I have taken a class from her as well as TAing for her in Scotland last summer. Kirstie encourages her students to think about the direction of their work and to use the material in a way that it will work with the artists ideas and concepts...

http://www.nationalartcraft.com They are also a good source for easel backs for picture frames..............steve

I am proud to say that in the past I have done my best to take inspiration from the following artists: Jackson Pollock, Mondrian, Miro, Barnett Newmann, Helen Frankenthaler, Jun Kaneko, and Peter Voulkos and Richard Diebenkorn and ???. I also sincerely hope that some of their influences are appearan...

I have given a piece to the Liberty Museum the past two years. I have been in the Live auction both times and my piece sold between retail and wholesale. While that was disapointing, it's reality. I have taken the 25% offered. I give pieces to three auctions annually. I have very special feelings fo...

I use them almost daily in my work. I use only the 3M brand as the seem to last considerably longer than the others. I have some pads that are 3 yrs old. I use from 60 to 800. I have cut some into special shapes for special purposes. I use the 3" square more than the thicker rectangular ones......

Dear fellow artists. We cannot deny that we are artists. Nor should we be ashamed. If you want out, next time an admiring individual spends some of their hard earned money on one of your pieces that they will be proud to display or to use; tell them, that the work is thoughtless, doesn't mean a damn...

Cindy: Sorry that I will be out of town for your visit. If you are delayed until after the 5th pls call..............steve

Hi Cindy: Usually tthe galleries are looking for a bio and an aaartists statement. The statements can be very difficult, but they are a great exercise in understanding why you are doing what you are doing. The Bullseye Connection Gallery website http://www.bulleyeconnectiongallery.com has bios and s...

I use 60, 120, 220, 400, 600, 800. The 800 is resin bonded. I fing that over 600 begins to shine again............steve

re the diamond pads. My .02. I have used them extensively for several years and fing that the 3M are superior in quality to any others on the market and definitely last longer.............steve

Depends on the shape. Sometimes this is done after slumping if the surface is fairly flat or slightly dished. If I slump after coldworking it is at very low temps..........steve

Bullseye in Portland...............steve

Jackie: Of course I'm here. I thought for fireworks tonight that I'd crash cool two kilns at once. Oooooooooo, Aahhhhhhhhhh. Here is what I do when I want that finish that you have to touch. I sandblast with 220 alum oxide with about 35 to 40 lbs pressure. Than I take my Makita hand vibrating sander...